May 5, 2025
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update

Volume 23, Issue 18

 

In This Issue

 Featured Books

The Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) Guide for Academic Research Labs

Discover how digital lab notebooks enhance academic research by boosting reproducibility, streamlining collaboration, and securing long-term data management. Learn how customizable templates, version control, and remote access can solve common challenges like rotating personnel and inconsistent documentation in research labs. [Free Download]

 Featured Content

Global Manufacturing Simplified: Taking Control of Laboratory Data Management with a LIMS

A rapidly expanding manufacturing entity with 20+ global sites struggled to manage lab data across tools like Excel, Google Sheets, and custom databases. Lacking standardization, labs operated differently, and outdated result-sharing methods led to inefficiencies and errors. They chose Confience’s eLIMS, a robust web-based LIMS, to efficiently streamline and standardize data management across all their laboratories.  [Read More]


No Downtime, No Guesswork: How Self-Maintaining Labs Are Reshaping Science

Self-maintaining labs are revolutionizing science by combining automation, AI, and predictive analytics to eliminate downtime, boost accuracy, and reduce costs. These next-gen labs monitor themselves, optimize workflows in real time, and ensure peak efficiency—positioning forward-thinking labs ahead of the competition. [Read More]


SoftMax Pro Validation for Life Sciences Organizations

CSols Inc. has partnered with Molecular Devices to validate their SoftMax Pro microplate reader software. SoftMax Pro is the primary software for microplate reader control and data analysis. Microplate readers measure multiple biological and chemical reactions simultaneously.  [Read More]


Mapping Lab Systems the Right Way: Workflow vs. State Diagrams

Workflow and state diagrams play a crucial role in documenting and visualizing laboratory systems. Both are invaluable for labs implementing a laboratory information management system (LIMS) or adding automations to streamline laboratory operations, reduce errors and redundancies, and ensure regulatory compliance. However, each type of diagram serves a distinct purpose. [Read More]


Transforming Process Development with Sapio LIMS Software

SapioCon 2025 was filled with excitement and innovative ideas. While many presentations offered glimpses into the future of scientific advancement, Kevin Malabre’s keynote on Oxford Biomedica’s (OXB) digital transformation journey was a prime example of digitalization in action. [Read More]


Using Labvantage LIMS to Prepare your Lab Informatics Data for AI

Life science labs are rapidly evolving with advances in research, technology, and data management. Adopting cutting-edge digital tools, such as robotics, AI, and IoT, is becoming essential for accelerating discovery and innovation. At the core of this digital transformation is integrating a unified lab platform, enabling seamless access to data across systems. [Read More]


Sapio Sciences Introduces Biorepository Management Solution in Sapio Release 25.4

Sapio Sciences lab informatics platform announces Sapio Release 25.4 , introducing a new Biorepository Management solution, enhanced sample management capabilities, and platform-wide enhancements designed to streamline lab operations and support high-throughput research environments. [Read More]


What Are the Key Elements of an ELN for Academic Research?

Academic research demands efficient, secure, and collaborative tools to manage growing volumes of complex data. Modern ELNs empower labs with customizable templates, audit trails, seamless data integration, and publication-ready outputs—ensuring compliance, boosting productivity, and preserving institutional knowledge for the future. [Read More]

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