Chromatography is a central technique in every analytical and scientific laboratory. There is a wide range of devices on the market whose generated data must be managed, analyzed and made accessible.
LIMS and ELN systems are designed for many different types of devices and only partially cover the specific characteristics of chromatography devices and, above all, their control. CDS systems therefore form a bridge between the devices and a LIMS system, for example.
These include functions such as
- Uniform interface for controlling multiple chromatography instruments
- Mapping of workflows
- Compliance-compliant transfer, approval and archiving of results
- Centralized control of access to the central database to ensure data integrity
- Support in complying with regulatory requirements
- Provision of interfaces to third-party systems
Major device manufacturers offer their own software packages, and devices from third-party manufacturers can also be integrated using special drivers. As CDS systems become more and more widespread and the need to prove a high level of data integrity increases, it makes sense to integrate other device types into CDS systems. There are currently solutions that can also map spectroscopy devices and their data, for example.