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Does your oil exploration laboratory need a client portal and why? For most of us, including oil testing labs, clients are the most important part of our laboratory’s business, whether they are external or internal. Let’s consider this: how easy, convenient, and fast is the sample submission and tracking process for your customers? Do clients have to fill out lengthy…

As laboratories expand into multiple locations, managing workflows, data, and compliance across sites becomes increasingly complex. Multi-location lab management requires a strategic approach to standardization, data integration, and operational oversight. In this article, we’ll explore the key challenges of managing multiple labs—and how a centralized, cloud-based LIMS solution like the LabLynx LIMS Suite helps you simplify and scale your laboratory…

In May of 2021, Colonial Pipeline, a prominent operator of a fuel pipeline network in the United States, became the target of a ransomware attack.1 This incident prompted a temporary pipeline shutdown. This caused disruptions to the fuel supply from Texas to the East Coast. The attack focused on operational control systems rather than laboratory data that is within a…

In today’s data-driven lab environment, selecting the right Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is more than a technology decision—it’s a strategic one. Whether you’re running a clinical lab, environmental testing facility, manufacturing QA lab, or academic research center, your choice of LIMS will directly impact productivity, data integrity, compliance readiness, and your ability to scale. But with so many vendors…

Before water returns to rivers, lakes, or reservoirs, it passes through the rigorous oversight of wastewater treatment labs. These laboratories are essential to the process of transforming contaminated water into safe, environmentally acceptable discharge or even potable reuse. From microbial testing to chemical analysis and regulatory reporting, wastewater treatment labs provide the data and insight needed to keep communities and…

Mining is not a new industry and as it has evolved, the industry has benefited from various technology advances including the invention and advancement of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). In the beginning, miners would use primitive tools, digging mine shafts by hand. Eventually, miners learned that starting a fire could weaken rock and clear tunnels faster. In the Middle…

In the fast-paced world of laboratory science, staying ahead of the curve is essential. Yet, many labs continue to struggle with outdated technology, unaware of how much it may be holding them back. Managing a lab with obsolete systems and equipment not only hampers efficiency but also creates significant management challenges that can impede growth, compliance, and data integrity. As…

Data is the lifeblood of modern laboratories, driving critical decisions, ensuring compliance, and supporting scientific advancements. However, as laboratories grow and evolve, they often find themselves grappling with a complex web of disparate data sources, outdated systems, and inefficient processes. This chaos can hinder productivity, compromise data integrity, and increase operational costs. Enter Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)—a transformative solution…

Bees are more than buzzing pollinators—they’re the backbone of global agriculture and ecosystem health. In response to rising threats like colony collapse disorder, pesticides, and climate change, bee research laboratories have become critical players in the fight to protect bee populations worldwide. These specialized labs combine fieldwork, microbiology, genomics, toxicology, and environmental analysis to better understand—and ultimately safeguard—these vital pollinators.…

“Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose.” – Zora Neale Hurston Students can gain hands-on experience by performing experiments in science labs rather than merely reading about them, thanks to laboratory courses in education. Laboratory learning and research allow students to observe and conduct engaging experiments rather than taking tedious notes and being disengaged from…