The Role of Quality Control in Biopharma Lab Operations

Quality control (QC) serves as the vital heartbeat within the dynamic realm of biopharmaceutical laboratories. Beyond ensuring adherence to rigorous regulatory standards, QC emerges as a central player in continually enhancing laboratory operations and the meticulous collection of essential data. This pivotal role involves maintaining compliance and contributing significantly to the overall efficiency, reliability, and quality of processes within biopharma lab operations. By upholding rigorous quality standards, QC becomes a cornerstone for fostering excellence, reliability, and precision in pursuing innovative solutions and developing safe and effective biological medicines.

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LabWare® has achieved the “Ready” level required to join Körber's Ecosystem of partner companies.

With that, the two companies are taking the seamless integration capabilities between LabWare’s LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and Körber’s PAS-X MES (Manufacturing Execution System) to a new level of cooperation.

Körber's collaboration with LabWare marks the next milestone following the launch of Körber's "PAS-X LIMS Integration" program, a new element within the Körber Ecosystem. This program offers customers improved convenience in identifying LIMS suppliers compatible with PAS-X MES. It demonstrates to customers that Körber and its partners can significantly reduce the effort and risk involved in integrating LIMS with Körber's world-leading Manufacturing Execution System PAS-X MES by using a standardized interface. 

LabWare, a trusted partner to most of the top 25 global pharmaceutical companies and a worldwide leader in laboratory informatics, brings profound expertise and operational excellence to this relationship. “Our LIMS is used at more than 29,000 laboratories with more than 150,000 daily users and a billion samples tested a year,” says Mark Gonzalez, Technical Director at LabWare. As a certified partner, LabWare demonstrates seamless integration capabilities with PAS-X MES. “The successful collaboration between LabWare and Körber has already greatly benefited our shared customers over the years,” Gonzalez adds. 

The integration of MES and LIMS has emerged as a pivotal component in the digital transformation journey within the pharma and biopharma industry, especially given the laboratory's critical role in the overall production and supply chain processes. Lars Hornung, Senior Principal Alliances & Technology Partners Software, Körber Business Area Pharma, elaborates: “For instance, as part of the manufacturing process, PAS-X MES triggers a sample request to the LIMS, and the LIMS communicates detailed sample data back to the MES, enabling efficient label printing for each sample. After sample collection, PAS-X MES sends a sample confirmation to LIMS, including additional information for Quality Control (QC) purposes. The laboratory conducts the tests, and LIMS manages the results, which are then transmitted back to MES for further processing. Therefore, seamless integration between these systems is vital to streamlining processes and eliminating human error.”

In the fast-evolving world of cannabis regulation, staying compliant with state-specific tracking and reporting requirements is paramount for businesses operating in the industry. One tool that has become essential for maintaining compliance is the Marijuana Enforcement Tracking Reporting Compliance (Metrc) system. Metrc is the backbone of regulatory oversight, helping track cannabis products from seed to sale. Cannabis testing laboratories can simplify and enhance compliance management by integrating their Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) with Metrc. The benefits of a LIMS interface to Metrc and how it can help streamline cannabis compliance.

WAGENINGEN, NL -- LabWare Nederland

LabWare® branches out to Wageningen, The Netherlands, expanding its network of over 40 offices that operate across 6 continents.

The branch in Wageningen focuses on the Benelux area (Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg), starting with a team of 6 individuals that is expected to double within the next 3 years.

A strategic choice for the advancement of scientific research and innovation

The global recognition of the Netherlands as a hub for research and innovation uniquely positions it to offer strong backing to a company such as LabWare, worldwide leader in automation and data management solutions for laboratories.

Historic and multicultural city in the central Netherlands, in the province of Gelderland, Wageningen is renowned for its University, specializing in life sciences, agriculture, technical and engineering subjects. Wageningen is therefore known also as “The city of life sciences”, with a leading position in these fields, as well as in health research and development, providing companies with both a customer base and a favorable environment for experimentation and innovation with a strong focus on sustainability.

Frank Hendriks, Territory Manager Benelux at LabWare, states: “When contemplating further expanding into Europe, we thoroughly assessed numerous potential locations, and Wageningen emerged as our top choice”. The region's strategic positioning, alongside cutting-edge infrastructure, and proximity to diverse research institutions, offers an optimal setting for fostering collaboration and innovation.

LabWare’s commitment to empower cross-sectoral sustainable solutions

LabWare promotes innovation and sustainable solutions within agriculture and food production by supporting research and development.

It is indeed LabWare’s mission to deliver laboratory automation, efficiency, data integrity, and compliance by means of informatics solutions. The LabWare laboratory automation suite allows to easily manage data, optimizing workflows and collaboration – which is vital for companies striving to develop and implement sustainable technologies.

With its new premises in Wageningen, in the Agro Business Park Garden Offices – where multiple innovative health companies are also situated – LabWare Nederland connects with relevant partners and networks, perfectly aligning with the regional focus on driving innovation and sustainable solutions for global challenges.

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WILMINGTON, Del.-- It was announced last week, LabWare® was selected as an honoree of the 2023 Drexel LeBow Analytics 50 Award. This award recognizes and honors companies that have made a significant data-driven business impact. Past recognized recipients include Pfizer, GSK, Tyson Foods, Starbucks, and Citi, among others.

“We are honored to receive this recognition,” said Darren Mahoney, Product Manager of LabWare Analytics. “The reputation this award and university hold makes us proud of our daily work. To be recognized alongside companies like FICO, Pfizer, and the United Way is an honor as well.”

Laboratories around the world face challenges in analyzing and making predictions from their data due to various reasons, but that’s where LabWare’s data analytics solutions come into play. LabWare created the Data Science Engine that enables laboratories to do analytics within the LabWare platform, enabling them to analyze their data efficiently and in new ways that impact decisions.

When the COVID pandemic changed the world, LabWare ensured organizations worldwide continued delivering life-saving diagnostics, therapies, and critical data. Mapping millions of COVID testing outcomes to geometric sampling data and patient demographics, LabWare provided advanced data trending to support the optimal locations of testing resources. LabWare embedded this type of data-driven approach in its informatics platform. Working closely with laboratories in many industries using the power of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science, LabWare brings them a competitive advantage by getting the most from their data.

“In today's Modern Lab, there’s a huge need to not only acquire data but also understand it and apply it to scientists' and lab manager’s tasks without taking them outside their normal work streams,” Michael Learner, Managing Director of LabWare North America, said. “That’s where LabWare Analytics comes in, to help our customers explore and implement the data
they’ve acquired. With our Data Science Engine, laboratories can identify patterns, extract insights, and gain a deeper understanding of their data to make informed decisions.”

Through client conversations, LabWare has found that having data science and machine learning foundational to their work enables their clients to succeed in the lab and beyond.

WILMINGTON, Del.-- LabWare, Inc., reinforcing it's position as the worldwide leader in enterprise laboratory automation software, today announced that it has been named "Leader" in the LIMS, ELN, and Lab Inventory Management Categories on G2's 2023 Reports.

Implementing robust LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) is crucial for maintaining efficiency and accuracy in laboratory operations in the ever-evolving petrochemical industry. To ensure competitiveness and compliance, a configurable LIMS designed to meet the needs of the laboratories within the petrochemical industry will provide the necessary support for organizations. 

Complying with petrochemical testing regulations is a must for businesses in the industry, making sure that products meet quality specifications and regulatory needs. As such, it is essential for companies operating within this sector to stay informed about the latest advancements and best practices. This blog post will delve into various topics related to compliance in petrochemical testing.

In the rapidly evolving world of petrochemical lab management, staying ahead of industry trends and regulatory requirements is crucial for success. As a key player in this sector, it's essential to understand how effective laboratory practices can impact your organization's bottom line.

The sensory characteristics of food are directly tied to the overall food quality and can be the make-or-break feature concerning how consumers engage with your product. From testing and determining the food properties like appearance, flavor, and consistency, implementing adequate safety measures in your processes ensures your business remains compliant with regulatory standards while maintaining high quality.

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ALTRINCHAM, UK-- LabWare Limited

Yposkesi, an SK pharmteco company, is one of Europe’s largest Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMO) for gene therapy viral vector manufacturing, which, after a formal selection process of the leading LIMS solutions within the market, chose to implement LabWare as their LIMS solution for their Corbeil-Essonnes (France) site.

WILMINGTON, Del.-- LabWare, Inc., recognized worldwide as the leader in enterprise laboratory automation software, today announced that it has once again been ranked as a "Leader" in the LIMS Systems Category on G2's 2022 Summer Reports.