LIMS Market Overview 2026
Numerous vendors are showcasing their laboratory information and management systems.
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NOMAD Catalysis App: FAIR data structure for catalysis research
The Catalysis app provides a solution that enables data to be managed in a unified…
DAkkS Promotes Digital Data Exchange in Drinking Water Hygiene
The XWasser data standard enables the complete and seamless transmission of test reports in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025…
CFCs found in archived air quality measurements from 1951
A research team detected chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) for the first time in atmospheric measurements from 1951—and thus…
Roundtable for Laboratory Managers: From Excel Chaos to Networked, Audit-Ready Laboratories
Join an exclusive small-group roundtable discussion—featuring professional exchanges on…
AI tool "Helixer" identifies genes in unknown organisms
Researchers have developed a tool that could significantly transform genetic research: “Helixer” identifies genes directly…
Comprehensive platform for research and organization
Instead of isolated, specialized solutions, a comprehensive platform offers a central environment—thanks to its broad range of functions—that…
analytica 2026: AI as a Driver of Digital Transformation
analytica will open its doors from March 24 to 27, 2026. The world’s leading trade fair for laboratory technology,…
Chemistry AI systems don't need to understand chemistry
A study examines how AI algorithms work in chemistry and concludes that…
The Brain of Laboratory Digitization: A Market Overview of LIMS
What sets a modern LIMS apart? What trends are shaping the market? And what should users…
When will the AI revolution reach the lab?
The LIMS Forum 2024 provided the ideal platform for addressing key questions about the future of laboratory digitization…
Digital Transformation in Accredited Laboratories: Current Status, Challenges, and Opportunities
Everyone is talking about digitalization, and it hasn't stopped at the labs either. But…
A search engine for DNA
MetaGraph allows for quick searching of DNA sequences.
LIMS Demo Days: Speed Up Your System Selection
The event, taking place on January 13–14, 2026, serves as the digital extension of the LIMS Forum and…
Digital Laboratory Management System for Greater Sustainability
The research project “ηNet – Cyber-Physical and Data Managed System” is designed to help reduce energy and resource consumption…
Record number of exhibitors at the LIMS Forum 2025 in Mainz
The user and expert conference on laboratory software, taking place on October 28 and 29 in Mainz, has attracted…
Researchers are comparing artificial intelligence to human chemists
A study has used a newly developed testing method to evaluate the performance of modern AI models such as GPT-4 in…
Digitalization, AI, and Quantum Computing: The Future of Analytical and Laboratory Technology
A recent study by the FutureManagementGroup, in collaboration with the German industry association SPECTARIS, has found that…
On Digitalization, Standards, and the Laboratory of the Future
In an interview with LABO, Dr. Janina Bolling of the SPECTARIS trade association spoke about…
The Lab of the Future Under the Microscope: Between Test Tubes and Algorithms
A recent study by BearingPoint shows that, despite its high potential, the life sciences industry is struggling to implement…
The 10 Most Important Questions About LIMS
Choosing the right Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) can be a complex task, as there are many factors…
AI, the Cloud, and Traditional LIMS Topics: A Look Back at the LIMS Forum
25 LIMS providers showcased products for various fields of application, while the presentations also covered new technologies such as artificial…
“Chemical ChatGPT” for new drugs
Researchers have trained an AI model to predict potential active compounds with specific properties…
Groundbreaking Catalysis Research: Data Practices for the Success of Tomorrow’s Science
Scientists at the Fritz Haber Institute have made a groundbreaking advance in the field of data management for catalysis research.…
How can we protect data when using open-source AI?
The use of freely available AI solutions poses a major data protection risk for German companies. This is demonstrated by a…
Bassetti Group Acquires Maqsima
As part of its comprehensive growth and internationalization strategy, the Bassetti Group has acquired the German…
Artificial Intelligence in the Lab: Prospects and Fears
A survey by laboratory supplies manufacturer Starlab reveals how employees in the laboratory sector view the topic of AI, which…
Planning and Implementing LIMS and IT Projects
The implementation of a new LIMS—whether as an initial implementation or to replace an outdated one…
FutureLab.NRW Opens
A digital model laboratory for the analytics of the future: On February 19, 2024, the Minister of… for North Rhine-Westphalia opened…
ELN Finder
The ELN Finder helps researchers and staff at research infrastructure facilities select the appropriate software…
Embracing Greater Digitalization – Barriers and Drivers of the Digital Lab
Digitization in the laboratory offers benefits such as comprehensive documentation, data integrity, and efficient use of resources. Nevertheless, it lags behind…
VUP President Highlights Opportunities for Digital Transformation in the Laboratory Industry
VUP President Raimund Föhrenbacher spoke at the most recent Future Lab Day hosted by Dr. Klinkner und Partner…
A Look Back at the 2023 LIMS Forum – A Backend Solution as a Best Practice for LIMS Integration
If you can't get enough of interfaces, data standards, and laboratory information management systems, check out Klinkner's LIMS Forum…
Are you having trouble balancing laboratory automation, science, and IT?
What starts as a simple idea for improvement can turn into a major project spanning multiple disciplines,…
Digital accreditation symbol and official emblems of DAkkS and PTB
At the DAkkS accreditation conference “AKKKO 2023,” the digital accreditation symbol was unveiled, which allows…
LIMS Forum 2023: Expertise and Discussion on Digitalization in the Laboratory of the Future
Expertise in laboratory information management systems is the focus of the annual event organized by Dr. Klinkner &…
Electronic Signatures in Laboratory Systems – Are the Legal Requirements Sufficient?
In an industry that relies heavily on precise documentation, strict compliance, and rigorous regulatory oversight…
Data Security in the Laboratory: ISO 27001 Certification for the Laboratory Database
Labordatenbank, a leading provider of laboratory software solutions, announces the successful completion of its ISO 27001 audit,…
LIMS Forum 2023 in Cologne – The program is set!
In 2023, the LIMS Forum in Cologne will once again be the premier event, taking place from November 13 to 14…
Why is it necessary to automate software testing for user requirements?
At wega, there are many activities related to software validation. The focus is on…
Determining chromatography instrument utilization in real time
Following the positive feedback on the last post regarding how to determine device utilization using Chromeleon data containers,...
Sustainable and digital – a spirit of optimism at LABVOLUTION
After three eventful days at the trade show, LABVOLUTION 2023 closed its doors on May 11, 2023. Exhibitors, visitors, and…
Determining Chromatography Instrument Utilization
Are you interested in finding out how much your laboratory’s chromatography equipment is being used? In…
Open-source development of scientific software
Have you ever stopped to think that the technology we use every day is based mainly on…
GENII Software Group Acquires Laboratory Specialist iVention
GSG GENII Software Group (GENII) announced today that it has acquired iVention. The company…
Added Value Through Connectivity in the Lab
Networking in laboratories is crucial today for optimizing processes and making decisions…
Treat research data with care
This year, various organizations have joined forces to participate in the international campaign week “Love…
New version of ISO/IEC 27001 for improved information and cybersecurity
Cyber threats are everywhere and have become one of the biggest risks facing businesses. The international…
Information helps counter the misconception that digitalization is a job killer
Is digitalization a job killer? Most studies do not suggest that…
LIMS Market in 2022 with a 10.95% annual growth rate
The size of the global market for laboratory information management systems was estimated at $790.36 million in 2021…
LIMS Forum 2022: A gathering of users and experts on laboratory software
All LIMS users and those interested in becoming users should mark October 11 and 12 on their calendars…
From paper to the cloud
The author also describes the benefits of a cloud platform in terms of the exchange of various research...
Sample Management: No More Peering into Test Tubes
From paper slips to mainframe computers—sample management in the laboratory sector has changed dramatically. Today, it is possible to…
LIMS Market Overview
LABO provides an up-to-date market overview where numerous vendors showcase their Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). Click here…
LADS do IT: A Communication Standard for the Networked Laboratory
Network connectivity in the lab—seamless, device- and system-independent; that’s the goal. A Spectaris working group has…
Beyond the Lab: The LIMS as a Central Data Hub
Although originally designed for processes within a laboratory, the functionalities of LIM systems now extend…
Standardization in Laboratory Automation (SiLA)
We are pleased to highlight this highly relevant article by Daniel Juchli, published by Wiley…
Sample Labeling and Management in Research via App
In research laboratories, samples are often still labeled by hand, and this is quite a complex and also…
LIMS Survey: What Do Laboratory Professionals Expect from a LIMS?
What do users consider most important in a LIMS? And how well-known are the various providers…
Market Overview: An Overview of LIM Systems
Numerous vendors are showcasing their laboratory information management systems. You can find the market overview here. Source: LABO 02/2021