| 10/13/2020 - Thermo Fisher Scientific Further Expands COVID-19 Test Portfolio with Two New Antibody Tests Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. introduces two new SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests: the Thermo Scientific OmniPATH COVID-19 Total Antibody ELISA test, and the Thermo Scientific EliA SARS-CoV-2-Sp1 IgG test. These new tests for detecting COVID-19 antibodies expand the company's leading response to the pandemic, which ranges from molecular diagnostic tests and sample collection products, to personal protective equipment, to support of therapy and vaccine development and manufacturing. [Read More]
10/13/2020 - Specialty Chemical Manufacturer FAR Chemical Uses Matrix Gemini LIMS Specialty chemicals manufacturer FAR Chemical is using Matrix Gemini LIMS to improve the efficiency of its operations By significantly reducing the time taken to test and approve samples in the laboratory, the hold-times of products in the reactors have been cut and the efficiency of the entire operation improved. [Read More]
10/13/2020 - Drug Companies Cited Over Lack of Stability Testing  The US FDA provides a comprehensive public record of the citations and warning letters [1] issued to Pharmaceutical Companies. This provides an excellent resource for those looking for guidance to improve quality and mitigate risk. In the 2019 Fiscal year 81 warning letters were issued, the most in recent history, continuing the upward trend of the previous years. [Read More]
10/13/2020 - Environmental Monitoring with a LIMS  There are two ways to think about environmental monitoring. In environmental science, it involves field work: wastewater sampling, soil sampling, or outdoor air quality testing. The samples go to a lab, are processed, and results are reported back to the submitter. [Read More]
10/13/2020 - 8 Questions to Ask Your LIMS Project Manager  What should be considered in choosing a LIMS Project Manager (PM) to ensure your LIMS project is successful? What questions should I ask him/her?
10/13/2020 - On Demand Webcast – The Connected Lab – How digital transformation is changing the way we do science Watch The On-Demand Webcast as part of our Partner Webcast Series Digital transformation is driven by the ability to better connect all aspects of the laboratory – devices, consumables, workflows, data and people – to accelerate science and drive laboratory productivity. Smart instruments and consumables are enabling laboratories to improve instrument and consumable usage reducing downtime and optimizing the use of laboratory supplies and capacity. [Read More]
10/13/2020 - How to Elevate Your Lab Through Technology  In this eBook, brought to you by Sunquest, learn how and why technology purpose-built for each aspect of laboratory workflow is taking labs to new heights. Understand why a partner that specializes in the lab — and only the lab — delivers greater value on your investment and stronger advantages toward achieving your organization’s strategic imperatives. [Read More]
10/13/2020 - The Digital Lab. “What it is and How we get There” There has been considerable amount of sizzle around the concept and benefits of a digital lab. The Webinar discussed the vision and the benefits of the Digital Lab, and how 2 expert organizations are helping customers take tangible steps to start the journey. [Read More] | 
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