After 35 years in the Laboratory Informatics business Autoscribe Informatics have addressed multiple myths and misconceptions concerning laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and their implementation. Few of these hold water but may deter potential users who have much to gain from a well implemented LIMS solution. This two-part blog (part 2 here) addresses many of the most common myths and misunderstandings we have come across. [Read More]

When evaluating a laboratory information management system (LIMS) solution, you should consider several key features. Here are 20 critical features to look for. Remember that these features may vary depending on your specific laboratory requirements. Therefore, prioritize the elements most critical to your laboratory’s needs and make sure that the LIMS solution aligns with your long-term goals. [Read More]

How do you define success for a laboratory information management system (LIMS) implementation? No different than other software implementations, you might say an implementation is successful if it’s on time, on budget, and delivers the necessary features. However, at the end of the day, there is an even more important question—did you improve operations? [Read More]

STARLIMS announces the release of STARLIMS Technology Platform (TP) 12.6, which will deliver new features, an improved browser-based mobility experience, and optimizations that further elevate the capabilities and performance of our system. [Read More]

Sharing LIMS misconceptions helps us focus on what is possible, and what is important for ‘our’ LIMS. Not all LIMS are the same so don’t be afraid to ask the ‘why’ question. Why is your LIMS different? Why is it designed like that? In part 1 we discussed myths around industry specific solutions, building LIMS in-house, and the (head office controlled) global roll-out. Part 2 provides more food for thought which we hope will help you choose the right LIMS to suit your needs. [Read More]

Pulp and paper manufacturing is a sophisticated production environment that depends heavily on laboratory testing to both monitor production and help ensure product quality.  Through its workflow management, results management, audit trail, and regulatory support functionality, a LIMS system, especially the ELab LIMS from LabLynx,  can provide the support pulp and paper companies need to streamline lab operations and make it easier to produce, manage, access, and utilize lab data and information while reducing labor costs. [Read  More]

The Netherlands is known for its progressive approach to technology and innovation. The Dutch LIMS market is expected to grow at a steady pace and in the meantime renew their existing LIMS to one of the Next Generation. Therefore we had decided to bring our market-leading LIMS solution, QLIMS, to Europe.  [Read More]

In this 2023 journal article published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, Mencacci et al. examine laboratory automation requirements and demands within the context of clinical microbiology laboratories. Using concepts from “total laboratory automation” (TLA), artificial intelligence (AI), and clinical laboratory informatics, the authors address not only the impact of these technologies on laboratory management and workflows but also on patients and hospital systems. Discussion of the state of the art leads the authors to note that the "implementation of laboratory automation and laboratory informatics can support integration into routine practice monitoring specimens’ quality, isolation of specific pathogens, alert reports for infection control practitioners, and real-time collection of lab trend data, all essential for the prevention and control of infections and epidemiological studies." The authors conclude that "prioritizing laboratory practices in a patient-oriented approach can be used to optimize technology advances for improved patient care."