Imagine a scenario where a simple software oversight could jeopardize your entire operation. A manufacturer of finished pharmaceuticals faced this unfortunate situation during a U.S. FDA inspection in April 2024. The investigatorobserved that the drug company lacked appropriate controls over its systems, allowing unauthorized changes to master production and control records. A commercial software used for microbiology documentation, integrating with barcode scanners to automatically populate sample locations, sample information, and time and date details, allowed analysts to override the scanner and make manual entries. Surprisingly, the software lacked an autosave function, leading to untracked changes and significant data integrity issues. 

Integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) into laboratory environments represents a crucial shift in the constantly evolving world of scientific discovery, paving the way for a more interconnected and efficient future that's more interconnected and efficient. A recent LabWare workshop illuminated the transformative impact of IoT—or, as aptly coined, the Internet of Laboratory Things (IoLT)—on the laboratory world, revealing a landscape where devices communicate seamlessly, enhancing operational efficiency and paving the way for groundbreaking advancements.

Bioanalytical testing is a cornerstone in pharmaceutical development, providing crucial data on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and immunogenicity to determine the patient safety margins of effective new drugs. For laboratories conducting small and large molecule bioanalysis, harmonized sample management processes, study protocol organization, quantitative assay development and validation, and data flow optimization are compulsory. Adopting a combined LIMS and ELN platform transforms disconnected practices, providing better control over data and improving efficiency and compliance with regulations. 

The digital revolution is transforming industries worldwide, and the petroleum sector is no exception. A landmark event in this transformation was the recent announcement that the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and Cairo Oil Refining Company have partnered strategically with laboratory software leader LabWare. This collaboration aims to implement LabWare’s Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to improve EGPC and Cairo Oil Refining laboratories' operational efficiencies and data management practices.

Green Valley Analyticsis a full-service independent analytical testing laboratory fully licensed by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. The lab offers a comprehensive menu of services to support cultivators and manufacturers licensed to grow and produce medical and recreational cannabis products.In a recent conversation with the laboratory's CEO and co-founder, Jonathan Ferguson, the spotlight was on LabWare GROW, a cloud-based laboratory information management system (LIMS)purpose-built for CBD/THC testingand its instrumental role in revolutionizing cannabis laboratory workflows.

Cannabis testing laboratories are essential in protecting the safety and quality of cannabis products. Cannabis testing helps identify and quantify the levels of cannabinoids (such as THC and CBD) and the presence of harmful contaminants like pesticides, heavy metals, mold, and bacteria, safeguarding consumers from health risks. The cannabis plant's chemical diversity, variability in cannabinoid concentrations, difficult contaminant detection, evolving industry practices, and the continuous emergence of new compounds make testing a complex endeavor. 

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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 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.

In the realm of food safety management, LIMS HACCP integration has emerged as a powerful tool for maintaining compliance and ensuring product quality. By combining the robust capabilities of modern Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles, organizations can streamline their hazard analysis processes and effectively manage critical control points.

In the burgeoning cannabis industry, maintaining stringent cannabis quality control measures is of paramount importance to ensure consumer safety and regulatory compliance. As this sector continues to expand, businesses must adapt and implement advanced analytical testing methods that not only meet current standards but also anticipate future regulations.

As the cannabis industry continues to grow, the importance of reliable and accurate Cannabis Testing Labs cannot be overstated. The vital role of Cannabis Testing Labs in guaranteeing the safety and compliance of medical cannabis products cannot be underestimated. This post takes a look at the features of an advanced Cannabis Testing Lab, including its utilization of RFID barcodes for streamlined sample tracking and customer portal access to simplify ordering and remote access.

In the rapidly growing cannabis industry, achieving and maintaining Cannabis LIMS Compliance is essential for specialized cannabis testing laboratories. As regulations evolve and ISO 17025 certification becomes increasingly important, labs must adapt to ensure they meet these stringent requirements.