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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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What Labs Should Look For in Chain of Custody Software

Evaluating chain of custody tracking software for your lab? Learn what to look for and the difference between a LIMS and dedicated chain of custody software.

LIMS Tips
July 13, 2026

How to Choose the Best LIMS for Manufacturing Labs: A Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the wrong LIMS for your manufacturing lab can be an 18-month problem. Here is the evaluation framework, including criteria and questions to ask your vendor.

LIMS Tips
June 30, 2026

How to Choose the Best LIMS for Food and Beverage Labs

Not all LIMS handle FSMA compliance, allergen specs, and COA automation at commercial speed. Here is the evaluation framework for food and beverage labs.

LIMS Tips
June 30, 2026

The Best LIMS That Doesn’t Require an IT Team to Use

Not all LIMS software requires an IT team to implement. Here’s what to look for in a platform your lab can own, plus questions to ask before you commit.

LIMS Tips
June 16, 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

7 Common Compliance Issues Labs Need to Watch Out For

The lab compliance issues that generate audit findings are rarely the ones you’re watching most closely. Here are the 7 most common, and what auditors check.

Regulations
June 2, 2026

How to Build Buy-In for a LIMS

Ready to start your LIMS search? You need approval first. This guide will show you how to get buy-in for your LIMS from across your lab.

LIMS Tips
May 21, 2026

What You Need to Know Before Buying a LIMS: A Practical Guide for Labs

Here’s a practical guide to evaluating LIMS software by lab type, covering implementation realities, vendor red flags, and the questions to ask before signing.

LIMS Tips
May 21, 2026

The Risks That Paper-Based Systems Pose to Labs

Are manual and paper-based systems really that big of a risk to labs? Learn how paper-based data management systems can lead to data integrity and compliance failures with this guide.

Data Management
May 13, 2026

The Best LIMS for 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance

Compare the top LIMS systems built for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. See how they stack up to support audit trails, e-signatures, and validation.

LIMS Tips
May 8, 2026
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