April 7, 2025
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update

Volume 23, Issue 14

 

In This Issue

 Featured Books

The Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) can streamline workflows, enhance data accuracy, and improve collaboration across your lab. This guide breaks down the essential features to look for and offers practical tips to help you evaluate and compare your options with confidence. Whether you’re in research, QA/QC, or clinical environments, it’s a must-read for labs seeking smarter, more secure data management. [Free Download]

 Featured Content

The R&D Data Journey: Understanding Your Scientific Data’s Lifecycle

Data is dynamic, constantly moving and interacting with other information. Have you ever wondered about the journey your scientific data takes? Where it’s generated, how it’s used, and whether your current processes are efficient? [Read More]


The Top 20 Free Software Applications for Research Labs

Boost your lab’s productivity with powerful free tools designed for researchers. From electronic lab notebooks and data analysis platforms to advanced visualization software and reference managers, these applications streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and support reproducible science—without breaking the budget. [Read More]


Unlocking AI in the Lab: Your 2025 Roadmap to Data Readiness & Scalable Innovation

AI is revolutionizing life science R&D, accelerating discoveries and personalized treatments. To harness its full potential, labs must ensure AI data readiness. In this blog series, we outline a roadmap to drive meaningful transformations through 2025 and beyond. [Read More]


What Is a Dry Lab?

Dry labs are increasingly important tools in laboratory sciences, especially for early-stage research. Unlike wet labs, there are no benches in sight. In fact, dry lab scientists may never pick up a pipette. Dry labs focus on applied or computational mathematical analyses instead of physical experiments, using computer-generated models and simulations in place of samples and reagents. More importantly, they are a key component of lab 4.0. [Read More]


Configuring LIMS Software for NGS

When selecting and configuring LIMS software, five major areas of functionality define the biggest differences between potential options. A lab’s requirements within each area will depend on the nature of the work they do. This article explores what those requirements typically look like for a lab focused on next-generation sequencing (NGS). [Read More]


Fieldale Farms Corporation Optimizes Laboratory Operations with Confience’s SaaS LIMS Solution

Fieldale Farms, a leading poultry producer, managed lab data using Access and Excel, but faced poor tracking, no audit trail, and manual inefficiencies. Identifying test methods or responsible technicians required digging through paperwork.  To streamline operations, the lab adopted Confience’s SaaS Food & Beverage LIMS, for easier sample login, better tracking, accurate results with audit trails, strong QA/QC, and seamless instrument integration. [Read More]


Astrix Lab Informatics White Paper – A Roadmap for AI Readiness in R&D Laboratories

Download this comprehensive guide to AI and ML in the R&D Laboratory Setting.  Astrix brings its in-depth knowledge on how Life Science companies should prepare to deploy and leverage the power of AI/ML in a way that achieves both business and technical goals. [Read More]


What Standards & Regulations Affect a Materials Testing Lab?

From ISO 17025 to OSHA and ASTM, materials testing labs must navigate a maze of standards to ensure accuracy, safety, and credibility. Discover how industry-specific regulations, documentation, and lab software all play a vital role in staying compliant, audit-ready, and competitive in today’s high-stakes environment. [Read More]

 Upcoming Webinars

04/24/2025 - Introducing LabAiQ: Next Generation Reporting that Elevates Global Industry Standards


04/23/2025 - LIMS Implementation: Spotting the Red Flags and Staying on Course

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