PerkinElmer Announces New Architecture for LABWORKS(TM) LIMS
PerkinElmer Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global leader in Health Sciences and Photonics, today announced the introduction of LABWORKS LIMS v5.9 – the first release built on an entirely new computing platform – at PITTCON® 2006, March 13-15, booth # 2669. The new architecture of v5.9 provides users with a new toolkit to easily and infinitely customize site-specific data structure and presentation utilized by the LIMS modules. By virtually eliminating the need for users to write their own custom interfaces, LABWORKS LIMS v5.9 significantly reduces implementation time and costs, as well as long-term cost of ownership.
“We’ve used the state-of-the-art Microsoft*.Net development platform to create an architecture that provides users with an unprecedented ability to custom-tailor their own systems,” commented Jonathan Rennert, Vice President and General Manager, Analytical Sciences, for PerkinElmer’s Life and Analytical Sciences division. “The bottom line is that we put the customers in the driver’s seat. They can easily add functionality as their needs change and evolve.”
A new Data Class Designer Tool enables users to easily add and integrate customized data fields and build their own structures for information availability. The new Template Designer layout tool allows the user to control how information is presented and organized, with a redesigned, integrated query mechanism that eliminates imposed hierarchies to significantly streamline data searches. “You no longer need to think like a LIMS developer to query your data,” added Rennert.
The LABWORKS Desktop has been redesigned to support customer-defined workflow navigation. Module folders, along with the related files, reports and templates, are displayed in a familiar Windows* format for greater ease-of-use. Users can also create multiple levels of folder sharing or designate restrictions to specific folders. Other key functionality advances include expanded security features that facilitate regulatory compliance with ISO 17025 and other standards. An embedded Cyrstal Reports** tool, unique to LABWORKS LIMS, streamlines reporting.
With this new v5.9 release, PerkinElmer is continuing to apply its Project Team approach for LIMS implementations that meet customer site-specific requirements. The LABWORKS proprietary discovery process identifies unique bottlenecks and challenges in each customer environment. “Our implementation time is significantly less than what is required for competitive systems,” explained Rennert. “With two decades of customer service expertise, we are known for our support and ability to get systems up and running quickly and cost-effectively.”
For more information on LABWORKS LIMS v5.9, visit www.labworks.com or call 1-800-762-4060.
*Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
** Crystal Reports is a registered trademark of Business Objects.
Other Information
Health Sciences end markets include genetic screening, environmental, service, biopharma, and medical imaging. Photonics markets include sensors and specialty lighting.
PerkinElmer, Inc. is a global technology leader driving growth and innovation in Health Sciences and Photonics markets to improve the quality of life. The Company reported revenues of $1.5 billion in 2005, has 8,000 employees serving customers in more than 125 countries, and is a component of the S&P 500 Index. Additional information is available through www.perkinelmer.com or 1-877-PKI-NYSE.
