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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 Every Lab Needs to Know About Data Integrity

Compliance failures start with poor data integrity and traceability. In this guide, we’ll show you everything your lab needs to know about maintaining good data practices.

Regulations
April 25, 2025

How 34 Lives Saves Lives One Kidney at a Time With QBench LIMS

See how 34 Lives saves lives while running their lab smoothly with QBench LIMS.

Case Studies
April 18, 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

Everything Labs Need to Know about GxP Compliance

GxP outlines good practices for labs across industries. In this guide, we’ll outline how your lab can meet GxP requirements with a LIMS.

Regulations
April 16, 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

5 Best Software Platforms for Lab Sample Management

Trying to modernize your lab’s processes for sample management? Here’s our guide to the best software platforms available.

Sample Management
April 5, 2025

CSA vs CSV Validation: Which Should Your Lab Follow?

In 2022, the FDA published new guidance for CSA over CSV. How do these two stack up, and which should your lab follow? We’ll answer these questions in this guide.

Quality Management
March 20, 2025

What is Computer Software Assurance (CSA)? How Lab Leaders Can Transform Validation Processes

In 2022, the FDA published new guidance favoring CSA for validating lab software. In this guide, we’ll share what CSA is and how to implement it in your lab.

Quality Management
March 18, 2025

QBench Earns Spot on G2’s 2025 Best Software Awards for Fastest Growing Software Companies

QBench, the modern cloud-based LIMS, announced it has been named to G2’s 2025 Best Software Awards, placing #64 on the Best Fastest Growing Software Companies list.

General
March 10, 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
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