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How to Integrate Lab Instruments with a LIMS: Benefits, Best Practices, and Tools

Learn how to integrate lab instruments with a LIMS to boost efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and throughput. Step-by-step best practices.

LIMS Tips
May 16, 2025

LIMS vs ELN: Which Software Platform is Best for Labs?

Modern labs need modern solutions for managing data and inventory. Between popular choices like an ELN and a LIMS, which should you choose?

LIMS Tips
April 18, 2025

The Best Lab Management Software: Updated for 2025

Modern labs need digital solutions to help them scale. Here are the best software platforms on the market today.

LIMS Tips
April 14, 2025

The Best Software for Contract Testing Labs

As throughput and client demand increase, contract testing labs need software now more than ever to keep up. Read on as we break down the best software for contract testing labs.

LIMS Tips
March 5, 2025

Migrating from Spreadsheets to a LIMS: Your Step-by-Step Process

Modern labs are moving from spreadsheets and paper-based systems to a LIMS. Here are the steps to migrate your data into a LIMS.

LIMS Tips
February 26, 2025

Benchling vs Labguru vs QBench: Which LIMS is Best?

Deciding between QBench, Benchling, and Labguru and unsure which to choose for your lab? Read this comparison guide for a full breakdown.

LIMS Tips
February 10, 2025

How A LIMS Increases Efficiency for Cellular Therapy Labs

Cellular-based therapy labs are at the cutting edge of medicine and face numerous key challenges as they scale. Learn how a LIMS increases efficiency for CBT labs.

LIMS Tips
December 6, 2024

Transforming Genomics Labs: How a LIMS Addresses Industry Challenges

Struggling with data management and compliance in your genomics lab? Discover how an advanced LIMS can streamline operations and drive innovation.

LIMS Tips
October 24, 2024

LIMS vs. LIS: Which is Right for Your Lab?

Along your journey in choosing software for your lab, you will likely come across a LIMS and a QMS. How are these two platforms different, and what are the signs your lab needs each? We’ll explore both of these topics in this article.

LIMS Tips
August 29, 2024

What Are The Types of LIMS? How to Choose For Your Lab

Ready to use a LIMS to power your lab? Be careful! Not all LIMS are the same. Read on as we break down the types of LIMS you can choose from.

LIMS Tips
September 19, 2024

How a LIMS Helps Labs With Billing and Invoicing

A LIMS can bridge the gap between lab and financial data with billing and invoice management features. Learn more about how LIMs can help your lab in this guide.

LIMS Tips
September 5, 2024

How a LIMS Helps With Lab Equipment Maintenance & Scheduling

Learn how a LIMS can streamline your lab equipment maintenance procedures and speed up your lab.

LIMS Tips
August 9, 2024

How a LIMS Improves Data Traceability for Labs

Data traceability is critical for labs looking to demonstrate the reliability of their results. See how a LIMS can be an asset in improving your lab’s data management

LIMS Tips
July 30, 2024

QA/QC Requirements for Biotech Companies and the Benefits of a LIMS

Learn the essentials of QA/QC for biotech firms and how LIMS can help streamline compliance.

LIMS Tips
July 15, 2024

LabWare vs. LabVantage vs. QBench: Which LIMS is Best?

Deciding between QBench, LabWare, and LabVantage and not sure which to choose for your lab? Read this comparison guide for a full breakdown.

LIMS Tips
July 9, 2024

How to Select a LIMS for Life Sciences Labs

What to look for when considering a LIMS to help resolve the challenges faced by life science and biotech laboratories.

LIMS Tips
June 27, 2024

Configurable vs. Customizable LIMS: Which is Right for Your Lab?

When selecting a LIMS, you’ll encounter configurable and customizable options. Which should you choose for your lab?

LIMS Tips
June 17, 2024

Benefits of a Cloud-Based LIMS

Hitting your ceiling with an on-prem LIMS? Or debating whether to move to the cloud? Learn more about the advantages and benefits of a cloud-based LIMS.

LIMS Tips
May 22, 2024

How a LIMS Helps Labs With QA/QC

QA/QC is critical to modern labs looking to meet compliance standards and improve their operations.

LIMS Tips
May 8, 2024

Signs It’s Time To Switch Your LIMS

The switching costs of upgrading your LIMS can be high, but we have six signs that it’s time to make a change to your LIMS.

LIMS Tips
May 3, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Implementing a LIMS

Learn the step-by-step process to successfully implement a LIMS in your lab using this guide.

LIMS Tips
March 8, 2024

7 Advantages of a LIMS

Implementing a LIMS can bring several advantages to a lab looking to scale and get more done. Read on to learn more about the top benefits of using a LIMS.

LIMS Tips
January 23, 2024

Why Your Lab Should Invest in a LIMS

As modern labs scale and process more data than ever, it’s critical you invest in a LIMS. Learn more about the benefits of using a LIMS and how to choose the right one.

LIMS Tips
January 19, 2024

11 Key Features to Look for in a LIMS

Shopping for a LIMS? No two LIMS are the same. In this guide, we show you 11 essential features to look for in a LIMS.

LIMS Tips
January 17, 2024

LIMS Automation: The Ultimate Guide to Automating Your Lab

Automation is the most powerful - and most misunderstood - capability of a LIMS. Learn more about how a LIMS can automate your lab.

LIMS Tips
December 15, 2023

The Best LIMS of 2025: The Laboratory Information Management Systems Industry Winners

In the market for a LIMS? Browse the industry winners and see which one is the best LIMS of 2025.

LIMS Tips
January 5, 2025

What Your Lab Should Integrate With a LIMS

Level up your LIMS by integrating instruments and software to automate your lab. Here is a guide to what you can integrate with a LIMS.

LIMS Tips
November 22, 2023

6 Ways A LIMS Can Make Your Lab More Efficient

Streamline lab operations with a LIMS. Learn the top 6 benefits, including automation and compliance, and how QBench can help.

LIMS Tips
November 15, 2023

Why Labs Should Choose a LIMS Over Spreadsheets to Manage Data

Struggling to manage data at scale in your lab? It’s time to move beyond Excel and Google Sheets spreadsheets and choose a LIMS. A LIMS offers many benefits to a lab that we will explore in this article.

LIMS Tips
October 16, 2023

Should You Build Or Buy A LIMS For Your Laboratory?

As your lab expands, you will need a LIMS to support it. This begs the question, should you build or buy a LIMS? We will explore the pros and cons of each side in this article.

LIMS Tips
October 11, 2023

LIMS vs ERP: Which Software is Best for Labs?

Labs looking to digitize and streamline their processes have no shortage of options. This article will show how a LIMS, ELN, and ERP differ and which is the best choice for your lab.

LIMS Tips
September 29, 2023

LIMS vs. QMS: What’s the difference and when do you need each?

Along your journey in choosing software for your lab, you will likely come across a LIMS and a QMS. How are these two platforms different, and what are the signs your lab needs each? We’ll explore both of these topics in this article.

LIMS Tips
September 26, 2023

The Blueprint for the Perfect LIMS

With this comprehensive overview of the six key factors every lab must consider, you’ll know which LIMS features you need to streamline and scale your operations.

LIMS Tips
March 15, 2023

Managing Your Lab's Data

If you run a lab, you will generate data. When a lab produces data, there are often regulations and rules regarding how to keep the data, store the data, and so on.

LIMS Tips
October 12, 2018

Does Your Lab Need A LIMS?

Does your lab need a LIMS? Yes, if you want to be efficient and competitive in the market.

LIMS Tips
October 28, 2018

What is a LIMS?

Discover the basics of LIMS, features, and types. We’re examining how a LIMS is crucial to increasing your lab's efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.

LIMS Tips
March 7, 2023

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