http://www.articlesnatch.com/rss2/LIMS LIMS Articles from ArticleSnatch.com Rss Follow Up Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:44:58 -0500 In Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) projects, one of the challenges faced is that of laboratory storage management. Often, there are diverse needs for allocating items like samples and places to storage locations. This responsibility usually falls on the lab's LIMS solution. To address this need, newer versions of LIMS present a very flexible framework that address many of the storage requirements that are encountered. It is important to note that this storage management implementation approach can be easily adapted to each customer's needs. This is because newer LIMS systems use a flexible method to represent all possible storage types and levels. A data field is used to represent the storage units' type thereby distinguishing each level of storage. Therefore, storage hierarchies can be defined of any type such as those displayed below: - Storage Unit Room - Storage Unit Freezer - Storage Unit Shelf - Storage Unit Rack - Storage Unit Box -- Samples Or: - Storage Unit Nitrogen Vat - Storage Unit Shelf - Storage Unit Rack -- Samples As a result of this flexible storage hierarchy in combination with user definable storage unit types, newer versions of LIMS can handle most any type of storage arrangement.LIMS]]> LIMS Software]]> LIMS software]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Laboratory-Information-Management-System--lims----Sample-Storage-Solution/3027885 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:36:47 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Laboratory-Information-Management-System--lims----Sample-Storage-Solution/3027885 The beneficiation machinery, which also named benefication equipment ,is widely used in mining industry. Shanghai Shibang is a dynamic factory exporting Mineral Processing Equipment, Beneficiation Plant, Mineral Processing Plant to the overseas market: America, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Kazakhstan, Poland, Peru, Russia, Zambia, Congo, Namibia, South Africa, India, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Italy, Uzbekistan, Austria, Germany, Romania, Spain, Sweden, England ... Beneficiation Machines are widely used in stone and ore mine, concrete, fireproof material, abrasive filler, frit, construction aggregate, sand, metallurgy, iron ore, nonferrous metal, emery, bauxite, granite ... Separation Dressing Plant Our flotation machine flotation system has a lead position in the flotation of metallic and other minerals. SBM offers the full range of cell ... Flotation Machine Spiral Grader has 4 types, high-dam single spiral, high-dam double spiral, submerged single spiral and submerged double spiral ... Spiral Classifier Filtration equipment Among SBM filtration equipment: our pressure filter is a heavy duty machine, developed for filtration of metallic ... Filter - Filtering Machine SBM has a long tradition in magnetic separation. Low intensity magnetic separators, LIMS, are designed to recover ferromagnetic ...Beneficiation Machine]]> Separation Dressing Plant]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Beneficiation-Machine-separation-Dressing-Plant/2851599 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:58:04 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Beneficiation-Machine-separation-Dressing-Plant/2851599 This report, Lab Automation Markets analyzes the current and potential world markets for medical laboratory automation systems and equipment - both for clinical diagnostics and drug discovery research laboratories. Many clinical laboratories are facing a number of issues that are challenging their ability to remain competitive. These challenges have been caused by the reduction of government reimbursement rates for laboratory tests, cost-restraint measures established by the managed care industry, and the continuing trend toward containment of national health care costs. In order to survive in the future, it will be necessary for labs to run more tests; test in fewer sites; operate with less equipment; maintain lower operating costs; hire less skilled labor; and harness additional automation. Since Kalorama last looked at the market two years ago, new systems have been introduced, market share has shifted and alliances and mergers have concluded. These are some of the recent developments that are assessed in the report and considered in market projections: * Next-Generation vs.Lab]]> Automation]]> Markets]]> 2nd]]> Edition]]> Systems]]> Key]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Vision-Shopsters-lab-Automation-Markets--2nd-Edition--systems--Key-Companies--Forecasts-And-Trends-/1637646 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 08:01:27 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Vision-Shopsters-lab-Automation-Markets--2nd-Edition--systems--Key-Companies--Forecasts-And-Trends-/1637646 The future of organization is here. Frederick, Maryland based research software company RURO, Inc., has recently released Sciency 2.0, an innovative electronic lab notebook, which is promising to be the next best thing in data organization for labs of all sizes. The essence of an electronic lab notebook, or ELN, is to replace the cumbersome amounts of paper notebooks still used by lab scientists today. In a typical lab setting, there are massive amounts of data which are kept on hundreds of pieces of paper. Organization of all of this information should be the primary necessity, but when projects are fully underway and deadlines approach, it can be hard to keep track of everything. Thankfully, RURO has introduced Sciency 2.0. With their system, any lab performing any project can "design better experiments, flawlessly enter data, customize templates, easily integrate the ELN with other software, and keep all of this data in one place." Web-based and consolidated scientists can use the ELN on separate computers, so all data can be viewed in the same format, saved in the same location, and time will never be wasted searching fruitlessly as Sciency includes a keyword search.Electronic Lab Notebook]]> Notebook]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Sciency-Eln-Review--Electronic-Lab-Notebook-To-Streamline-Research/1461002 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:58:05 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Sciency-Eln-Review--Electronic-Lab-Notebook-To-Streamline-Research/1461002 Software patches are issued periodically by virtually every (major) software producer on the planet. From Microsoft to Apple; Adobe to Corel. Patching is required to fix faults, increase functionality and generally just iron out faults or correct things that could be better, never mind security! Patches in a regulated environment like a Pharmaceutical company must be treated with respect.Technology comes with a high price to pay such as security risk. Hackers are everywhere to sabotage our system. Businesses allot extra funds to make sure that every record and transaction is secured. Patches, in either reactive or proactive state, enhance security and fix its vulnerability. They provide a new feature, fix a bug, or add documentations. Risk assessments are important before a patch is installed.Reactive patches occur if there is a problem affecting the current system that needs immediate fixing. Hackers or "cyber terrorists" have learned to develop ways to penetrate the system and cripple businesses. The latest patch such as the one released by Microsoft is not a guarantee. Most probably, its compatibility has not been tested with all systems such as with your Delta V or LIMS.Software patches]]> regulated environment]]> Pharmaceutical company]]> security]]> bug fix]]> computer system]]> Biotechnology]]> vulnerability]]> worms]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Software-Patches-And-Risk-Assessment/1293419 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Software-Patches-And-Risk-Assessment/1293419 This report, Lab Automation Markets analyzes the current and potential world markets for medical laboratory automation systems and equipment - both for clinical diagnostics and drug discovery research laboratories. Many clinical laboratories are facing a number of issues that are challenging their ability to remain competitive. These challenges have been caused by the reduction of government reimbursement rates for laboratory tests, cost-restraint measures established by the managed care industry, and the continuing trend toward containment of national health care costs. In order to survive in the future, it will be necessary for labs to run more tests; test in fewer sites; operate with less equipment; maintain lower operating costs; hire less skilled labor; and harness additional automation. Since Kalorama last looked at the market two years ago, new systems have been introduced, market share has shifted and alliances and mergers have concluded. These are some of the recent developments that are assessed in the report and considered in market projections: * Next-Generation vs.Lab]]> Automation]]> Markets]]> 2nd Edition]]> Systems]]> Key]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Lab-Automation-Markets--2nd-Edition--systems--Key-Companies--Forecasts-And-Trends-/1044578 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:48:17 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Lab-Automation-Markets--2nd-Edition--systems--Key-Companies--Forecasts-And-Trends-/1044578 Operating a laboratory is certainly not something that is easy. There are many different facets to lab operation that need to be taken into consideration. This includes the coordination of the actual function of the lab as well as maintaining a sense of harmony among all the employees associated with the operation of the lab. This does raise questions regarding how such harmony can be effective engaged. There are a variety of ways such a result can be achieved and they all begin and end with effective LIMS - Laboratory Information Management Systems. What is LIMS? This would be a form of information management that has been specifically devised for the operation in an analytical laboratory. Traditional information systems that would work in an office environment may not make an effective transition to a laboratory. That means their lack of effectiveness would undermine the ability to coherently deliver info to those working in the lab. This increases the chances for errors, work stoppages, and other problems that can damage testing, research, and other prime functions of the particular lab. Why should a laboratory and its personnel take such risks when there are LIMS systems available to reverse such potential problems?lims system]]> lims software]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-Do-Lims-Systems-Actually-Work-In-The-Lab/982775 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:31:51 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-Do-Lims-Systems-Actually-Work-In-The-Lab/982775 LIMS, or laboratory information management System, is comprised of software that has the ability to catalogue, manage, and compile database forms for resulting and result submission. Interface between instrumentation is needed for quick analysis of test results and data management. Using a LIMS is essential for the reliable productivity needed in most medical, forensic, and research laboratories. LIMS products must have a myriad of functions to be a reliable source of data management. Databases are set up for each procedure in a medical laboratory, for example. The databases are labeled for each testing procedure, thus giving the laboratory test a range to compare with. Database management is vital to this entire procedure, so using a reliable LIMS is necessary. In forensics, databases may be different in that they are in coincidence with certain elements used in investigations. Flags can be programmed into the database using LIMS to recognize these elements for the forensic personnel. This then can be an attribute in the case, thus bringing discovery material to the forefront of the investigation. Medical laboratories usually have a vast database to consider. The multitude of testing procedure results must be analyzed using a database managed by a LIMS product.LIMS]]> LIMS database]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/What-Is-A-Laboratory-Information-Management-System-Database/829924 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:54:01 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/What-Is-A-Laboratory-Information-Management-System-Database/829924 LIMS, or laboratory information management systems, is used in nearly every medical laboratory in developed countries. It is a system that aids in the management of databases and information produced in the medical lab. It also acts as a procedural watchdog for government regulations within the laboratory structure. Medical laboratories are constantly being inspected for compliance with local, State, and Governmental recommended laws. This can become a burden to the medical laboratory, and keeping track of procedures and methodologies for the lab can become overwhelming. It can help with this by organizing, cataloguing, and storing information for these important laws and regulations, having them on hand for instant access. LIMS also is on the forefront of database management. Databases in a medical lab can become enormous, and the management of these huge databases is necessary for their organization and preventing corruption of the files. Databases grow, so it follows that a great LIMS product should also grow with them, keeping them in order for their ever-changing state. The medical laboratory should also have a system to keep instrumentation up to regulation standards. LIMS product lines can maintain the databases used by the laboratory analyzers and instrumentation.LIMS laboratory]]> LIMS management]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-Lims-Systems-Can-Automate-The-Laboratory/829817 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:42:18 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-Lims-Systems-Can-Automate-The-Laboratory/829817 The Justice system has made several advances in the technology of forensics. Forensics, or the science of discovery of the facts of criminal cases, has been a staple of criminal investigators for decades. The use of specialized equipment and personnel trained for this specific discipline is necessary for developing the facts in truth for a criminal case. Tracking the information acquired for this requires specialized informational and database handling. Laboratory Information Management Systems allow for the cataloguing, tagging, and sorting of the information brought forth by the forensic investigating team. Laboratory information management systems, or LIMS, are an essential part of forensic medicine and forensic scientific study. Maintaining control of specific investigative details securely is part of this discipline, and needed in a court of law. During a criminal investigation, the flow of discovery material can be overwhelming, from field analysis to laboratory scrutiny of police confiscated materials. Providing a database of the results of these investigative principles is needed for the compiling of a set of facts being used in the court system. LIMS comes in a variety of formats and brands, but the fundamental usage of this in forensic investigation is for the maintaining of the information acquired.forensic lims]]> laboratory information management system]]> LIMS]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Forensic-Laboratory-Information-Management-Systems--/829809 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:33:32 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Forensic-Laboratory-Information-Management-Systems--/829809 Laboratory Information Management Systems, or LIMS, is a new idea in an old field - information management. Older Laboratory Informational Systems, or LIS, has been a part of laboratory informatics for decades, and has had its share of problems. Development and advances has occurred, but the newer system, LIMS, is coming to the forefront of the technology, making informatics management an easier and more efficient occupation. In the clinical laboratory setting, there are many aspects of patient care information that has to be organized. A good LIMS can be a boon in this area. Starting with patient vital statistics we move through databases that involve patient specimens, specimen source, testing procedure ordered, analytical data, and resulting. All of this information is highly important and must be kept virtually confidential and safe from corruption. The interface between the LIMS managed data and the hospital patient care personnel should be a seamless one. Nurses should have no trouble getting results to the doctors. Doctors should have easy access to this patient data at all times by either using patient accessioning or patient number systems.LIMS management]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Lims-Management---The-Old-Occupation-Using-New-Ideas/828746 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:22:18 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Lims-Management---The-Old-Occupation-Using-New-Ideas/828746 LIMS stands for laboratory information management system. It is a program that makes labs run more efficiently by integrating various lab tasks like inventory, testing, and quality control into one central database. The lab management software can be tailored for the type of testing done at each specific lab and most systems are modular so they can be expanded upon as the need arises. Lab management software is useful for labs of all sizes including small ones since it reduces the risk of human error and increases the accuracy of test results. Many routine tasks once performed by lab staff can be performed automatically by LIMS. This includes instrument calibration and calculation of scientific formulas. LIMS has an internal means of double-checking its results and alerts lab personnel to results that fall out of the expected range. Lab management software analyzes stored data and extracts what is necessary to create reports as required for compliance inspections. In fact, LIMS is very useful for quality control and making sure your lab stays in compliance with state regulations. It automatically runs the required periodic reviews and alerts the appropriate personnel when action needs to be taken.lb management software]]> LIMS]]> laboratory information management systems]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-Lims-Can-Make-Your-Lab-More-Efficient/789606 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:27:34 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-Lims-Can-Make-Your-Lab-More-Efficient/789606 Both chromatography software and spectroscopy software are tools which are used extensively in laboratories worldwide to analyze the results yielded by tests using these two methodologies, respectively. Both analytical methods are employed in order to determine the physical and/or chemical properties of a sample, with applications in material analysis, the life sciences, astronomy and the production and quality control processes in a wide range of industries. Most modern chromatography and spectroscopy instruments are able to interface with computers in the laboratory, with experimental data being uploaded either during the test or immediately afterwards. This data is recorded for further analysis and manipulation with spectroscopy software or chromatography software, depending on the type of test being performed; which depends of on the nature of the material to be tested and the sort of information needed on its characteristics. Chromatography, of course, is any number of methods used to separate mixtures in order to provide quantitative and qualitative data on their composition, concentration and physical properties. The mixture is dissolved in a mobile phase which is then passed through a stationary phase which is inside of a column.chromatography software]]> spectroscopy software]]> LIMS system]]> LIMS software]]> laboratory software]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Using-Chromatography-And-Spectroscopy-Software-In-The-Lab/760308 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:55:13 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Using-Chromatography-And-Spectroscopy-Software-In-The-Lab/760308 LIMS software (short for laboratory information management system) refers to a variety of different laboratory software systems which are designed to streamline the workflow of routine tasks and processes in the laboratory, as well as in other environments. These LIMS systems are generally rather versatile and configurable, making them adaptable to a wide variety of different applications in or out of the laboratory environment. The primary uses to which these data management systems are put include the tracking of samples, instruments, consumables and inventory management, process tracking and auditing and invoicing and reporting applications. A well configured system using LIMS software can be set up to integrate with instruments in the laboratory which are capable of PC-compatible output and with other common laboratory software including database applications and spreadsheet software for the storage, retrieval and management of the data generated in the course of laboratory work. This software is especially useful in performing auditing functions to ensure efficient operations and regulatory compliance, saving significant amounts of time and effort for laboratory personnel and compliance officers as well as laboratory administrative staff. These systems allow for far greater efficiency, always a concern;LIMS system]]> LIMS software]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/What-Is-The-Value-Of-Lims-Software-In-The-Laboratory/724206 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:36:22 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/What-Is-The-Value-Of-Lims-Software-In-The-Laboratory/724206 A laboratory information system is used to provide a full featured framework for the management of processes, workflow and tracking samples and other materials in the laboratory and/or other environments. Laboratory information systems are used to provide functions which include tracking and inventory of instruments, samples and consumables, handling reporting and invoicing and a variety of other routine elements of workflow in the laboratory or production process. Information management systems are often used in large scale production environments, where the capabilities of these systems provide a way to facilitate efficient and accountable production processes. While they are something more strongly associated with the laboratory, a laboratory information system is generally more than flexible enough to be adapted to a variety of different applications where large volumes of material or data need to be managed in a way which is more efficient than older methods such as paper record keeping systems. Companies engaged in the manufacture and development of petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, organizations which carry out water and other environmental analysis applications, the nuclear energy sector and many others use laboratory information systems to streamline their processes and more accurately track results, data and methods across their operations.Laboratory information system]]> LIMS]]> laboratory software]]> laboratory information management system]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/What-Does-A-Laboratory-Information-System-Do-/721572 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:16:01 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/What-Does-A-Laboratory-Information-System-Do-/721572 A laboratory information management system is software which is usually, but by no means always used in a laboratory setting. A LIMS system is used to manage and track materials and data including samples and instruments, work flow, invoicing, reporting and a variety of other functions. These information management systems may either be designed for a relatively narrow range of capabilities or built to be a flexible, versatile system which can handle tracking and management of any task in the laboratory. These systems are also widely used by companies who manufacture goods; the same kind of functionality which makes a laboratory information management system nearly indispensible in a high sample volume laboratory environment also suits LIMS systems to use in industrial scale production processes. There are many similarities between these software systems and process development and laboratory information systems, though they may be used in nearly any environment where the storage, management and retrieval of large amounts of data is mission critical.LIMS Software]]> laboratory software]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/What-Is-A-Lims-System-Designed-To-Do-/721100 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:54:59 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/What-Is-A-Lims-System-Designed-To-Do-/721100 When discussing Persian and Indian carpets, the word "knot" is often used to depict the tuft of fibers that, in great number, create the soft feel of a pile carpet. The warp and weft provide a foundation for the knots, or pile of the carpet. The warp threads are the vertical threads; the weft, those that run over and under the warp threads. Tying a knot means that the weaver must maneuver the knot thread around the warp threads. The number of weft yarns between rows of knots can vary. Each knot is formed by passing the ends of several strands of yarn around two warp yarns in a specific pattern and drawing the ends tight. The word "knot" is really a misnomer, as actually no knots are tied in the process. After tying a row of knots, the weaver then runs across the warp threads one, two, or three rows of weft threads. The weaver must also push the weft threads down against the knot row so that the knots are firmly packed together. The number of weft yarns between rows of knots can vary. The number of weft yarns is usually between one and four.rugs]]> carpets]]> oriental carpets]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Say-Yes-To-The-Carpet-Knot/425105 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Say-Yes-To-The-Carpet-Knot/425105