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Addressing the Discontent Among Lab Managers with Their Current LIMS Solutions

May 10, 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of laboratory management, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) play a crucial role. However, not all lab managers are satisfied with their current LIMS products. This dissatisfaction can stem from a variety of issues, ranging from usability problems to lack of support and integration difficulties. In…
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Why Databases Excel Over Excel for LIMS

May 1, 2024
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) are crucial in managing data, workflow processes, and reporting in modern laboratories. While Excel is a widely used tool for managing data due to its accessibility and ease of use, databases provide a more robust, scalable, and secure solution for laboratories that require efficient data…
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How LIMS Enhances ISO/IEC 17025 Compliance

March 12, 2024
In laboratory management, implementing a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) has emerged as a pivotal tool for ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance. Particularly in the context of ISO/IEC 17025, the international standard for testing and calibration laboratories, LIMS plays a crucial role in streamlining processes, maintaining data integrity, and ultimately…
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Leveraging a Sandbox LIMS for ISO 17025 Compliance

March 12, 2024
In laboratory management, ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards like ISO 17025 is paramount. Laboratories often turn to Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to streamline operations and meet these requirements. However, assessing the suitability of a LIMS for ISO 17025 compliance requires meticulous testing and validation, which is where a…
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How open-source software could finally get the world’s microscopes speaking the same language

October 6, 2023
When it comes to laboratory data management, just like data management in every other industry, the trend is toward creating one unified infrastructure that can handle all of the many apps, databases and data communications that are often involved. But the problem is that they all seem to want their…
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From Vine to Glass: The Role of a Wine Testing Laboratory

October 4, 2023
A wine testing laboratory provides analytical testing services that support winemakers in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance within the Food & Beverage industry. These laboratories play a vital role in the wine industry by helping maintain product consistency and providing consumers with high-quality and enjoyable wines. There are several…
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Exploring the Work of an Environmental Monitoring Lab

October 2, 2023
In an era when environmental concerns loom large and sustainability takes center stage, environmental monitoring (EM) laboratories stand as beacons of scientific inquiry, tirelessly conducting various tests that hold the key to understanding and preserving our natural resources. In contrast to other environmental laboratories that concentrate on specific areas like…
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Oops! Accidental Laboratory Discoveries

September 29, 2023
As Bob Ross, the American painter and host of The Joy of Painting used to say, “We don’t make mistakes, we just have happy accidents.” Apparently, painters aren’t the only ones can who turn a mistake into something amazing. Throughout history, some of the best scientific discoveries were the result…
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Making the LIMS Business Case: Getting Approval for a New LIMS

September 25, 2023
Download PDF There’s always a final straw. A file goes missing. A vital order’s turnaround time sets a record for tardiness. An urgent client report sits waiting for approval after a supervisor goes on vacation. Whatever that threshold event, it becomes obvious that the way your lab has always worked…
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Healthcare: Choosing Convenience Over Primary Care

September 18, 2023
In our lifetimes, health is the truest form of wealth, and maintaining health and a high standard of living depends on access to and availability of quality healthcare. To cure the numerous illnesses that one could suffer throughout their lifetime, it is necessary to live a healthy lifestyle and have…
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