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How LEX Scientific Went Live With QBench in 29 Days

See how an environmental testing lab replaced a 20-year-old custom LIMS, addressed ISO 17025 audit-readiness needs, and went live with QBench in 29 days.

Featured Articles

ISO 17025: A Comprehensive Guide for Labs

ISO/IEC 17025 is a key standard for labs to meet if they wish to show the accuracy and reliability of their results. Learn what ISO 17025 is, its requirements, and how a LIMS will help your lab meet it.

Regulations
October 2, 2026

Why Labs Put QBench at the Top of G2's Fall 2026 LIMS Grid

Discover why labs ranked QBench #1 on G2's Fall 2026 Grid Report for LIMS, from everyday usability to support that speaks your team's language.

General
September 1, 2026

The Best LIMS of 2026: 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 2026.

LIMS Tips
August 24, 2026

CLIA Certification: A Guide to Requirements and Ongoing Compliance For Labs

Here’s a practical guide to CLIA certification for labs covering certificate types, test complexity, and ongoing QC requirements.

Regulations
June 16, 2026

ISO 9001: A Comprehensive Guide For Labs

ISO 9001 certification can feel overwhelming for labs. This guide breaks down the requirements, key components, and step-by-step process so you know exactly what to expect.

Regulations
March 4, 2026

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
December 30, 2025

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QBench Tops G2's Highest-Rated LIMS in North America List and Wins Five Winter 2024 Badges

QBench now tops the Highest-Rated LIMS in North America list, ranked in 12 G2 Winter 2024 Reports, and won several G2 Winter 2024 badges.

General
February 14, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Lab Sample Management for Modern Labs

Sample management is a core competency of any lab, yet many are falling behind with manual processes. Learn how modern labs are using a LIMS to automate their sample management processes.

Sample Management
February 6, 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

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

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

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

QBench Awarded Best Results Badge, Best Relationship Badge, and More in G2’s Fall 2023 LIMS Category Reports

G2 awarded QBench the Best Results Badge and named QBench a High Performer in multiple Fall 2023 LIMS Category Reports.

General
September 15, 2023

HIPAA Compliance for Labs: A Practical Guide to Protecting Sensitive Data

While the vastness of HIPAA can be intimidating, this article will give you a primer on what HIPAA is and a LIMS can help you comply.

HIPAA
August 19, 2023
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