5 Steps to Transform Your Lab into an Automated Workspace: A quick guide to lab automation and digitalization — by Labiotech in collaboration with AgileBio

Today's laboratories work with a range of information sources — from samples, results, tests, storage, budget, client's requests and so on. Information finds itself at the heart of a lab, and is crucial for efficient research. Automation and digitalization of the workspace can help labs manage this large amount of information.

Step 1: Choose a LIMS

A LIMS provides a centralized and structured platform to share scientific data, making dynamic inventories and giving full traceability. LIMS adoption is growing by 30% per year.

Step 2: Customize Your System

Each lab has its specificities. LabCollector offers "bricks" (modules) to enter all the information of your lab. A digital lab notebook (ELN) is a must-have in any modern lab.

Step 3: Implement Your System

Organize your lab, boxes and fridges. Each sample is identified by a unique code (barcode). Start with a labelling device and a barcode reader for full traceability.

Step 4: Change the Mindset

Use the free version of LabCollector for a trial period in parallel with your existing system. The results might be enough to convince everybody.

Step 5: Save Time and Money

A LIMS investment is rapidly covered by time gains. Wockhardt estimated €200,000 cost savings over 3 years through lab automation — 5-10 minutes saved per sample.

The Benefits of a LIMS

A collaborative environment in your lab

Find any information in seconds

Organize inventory with automatic alerts

Follow-up your expenses and budget

Easily comply with Laboratory Best Practices

Gain 5-10 minutes per sample

LabCollector LIMS: first developed for Life Science applications, LabCollector is an extensive solution to manage any R&D lab activities — an all-in-one solution with all the features needed in a modern laboratory, adapting from simple usage to complex workflows with equipment integration.

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