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Laboratories all over the world are beginning to implement lab robots such as liquid handlers, which automate routine manual tasks and save time. Unfortunately, the platforms used to record experiments and sample data don’t always keep up with technological advancements, requiring scientists to manually integrate and transfer data between robots, lab management systems and lab notebooks.

Can you easily trace your conclusions or products all the way back to the raw experimental data, and be sure that no information was lost on the way? If you can — congratulations, you perform magnificent research data management. Most commonly, however, ensuring data traceability and integrity is quite a challenge, one that scientists struggle with every day.

Many researchers hesitate to switch to digital research laboratory management, worrying that the implementation process of an ELN or LIMS system will be long and complicated, slowing down day-to-day tasks and the progress of research. They might worry about how the research management system will be received among the lab members, if training will be slow and they’ll resist the change. 

One of the first questions that you have to ask yourself when selecting an electronic lab notebook (ELN) for your lab is where will the information be stored — on premises, or in the cloud?

So you’ve decided to upgrade your research lab management by implementing an electronic lab notebook (ELN). An important aspect to consider as you do your research on the various options available is data security — your ELN of choice should make sure that your research information doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. We’ve created a list of features to look for in order to find the best electronic...

GxP-oriented laboratories are expected to comply with specific guidelines that require all testing and manufacturing processes to be performed, monitored, recorded and reported in an organized and controlled manner. These guidelines are intended to ensure data integrity, product quality and safety.

If your lab works with chemical reagents, especially hazardous chemicals, managing a good inventory isn’t important only for organization and efficiency reasons — it is critical for the health and safety of the personnel. Paper lab notebooks and excel spreadsheets can easily get messy and are prone to human error, which can lead to chemical hazards. A LIMS (Lab Information Management System) is...

Laboratory informatics is the use of technology to optimize all processes related to scientific data management: data acquisition, data analysis and interpretation, reporting, lab networking, and more. Anyone who has experienced working in a lab understands the importance of these tasks, but also knows how tedious and time-consuming they can get when performed manually. The large amounts of...

Many life-science laboratories all over the world still use analog methods for data storage and processing, project management, and lab management, but the technology for scientists is ever-evolving and offers more and more advanced solutions that can simplify all aspects of lab work, as well as research lab management, saving time, effort and even money. From browsing and managing literature to...

If you’re starting a pharma or biotech company, you are faced with many business decisions. You have a grand vision for a solution that will change the world for the better, but there are still some tedious yet inevitable tasks to take care of, including the question of research data management. Will you record your experiments on paper, or implement an ELN (Electronic Laboratory Notebook)?...