Content as a Service (CaaS)  Traditional publishing pushes static content to users, but CaaS flips the model by pulling and assembling content on demand. By linking repositories through APIs and delivering only what's relevant, CaaS enables omni-channel customization, reduces storage burden, and accelerates delivery. Learn how CaaS is reshaping technical communications.[Read More]
The Lab Staffing Shortage Isn’t Going Away. Here’s What the Smartest Labs Are Doing Instead.  With an estimated 20,000 to 25,000 unfilled laboratory positions across the U.S. and Canada, the staffing crisis is structural, not temporary. The smartest labs in 2026 are shifting their strategy from hiring alone to automating manual workflows, digitizing institutional knowledge, and using LIMS and ELN tools to recover 20-30% of operational capacity.[Read More]
Lab Automation from the Ground Up  Setting up a new lab? The digital foundation matters as much as the physical one. This article explores how implementing LIMS, ELN, and SDMS from day one helps map research workflows, embed data integrity through ALCOA+ principles, build in regulatory compliance, and enable end-to-end traceability through system integration.[Read More]
Shadow AI in labs: Why 77% use public generative AI tools at the bench  Nearly all lab professionals (97%) now use some form of AI, and 77% turn to public tools like ChatGPT alongside their ELN. The problem? 45% do so through personal accounts, pulling scientific reasoning outside governed workflows. This article explores why labs need context-aware AI inside the notebook, not a crackdown.[Read More]
How to Choose a Laboratory Information System: A Strategic Framework for Life Sciences  With 66% of complex enterprise software implementations failing to meet objectives, choosing the right laboratory information system demands more than a feature checklist. Astrix outlines a regulatory-first selection framework covering stakeholder alignment, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, build vs. buy analysis, and phased implementation strategy.[Read More]
How Long Should You Keep Lab Notebooks? Retention Requirements by Field  How long should you keep lab notebooks? The answer depends on your field, funding source, and regulatory requirements. From NIH's 3-year minimum to indefinite retention for patent-related work, this guide breaks down retention timelines across academia, FDA-regulated research, clinical trials, GLP studies, and more.[Read More]
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