LIMSource News: What's New - May to June 2007

• PerkinElmer LABWORKS Green Provides Biofuels Industry Turnkey Solution For Laboratory Information Management
• GenoLogics Announces Bioinformatics Partnership with Illumina
• Pardus' eQMS::LIMS and eQMS::DNA Implemented in Serbian's Police DNA Laboratory
• Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium Shares its Insights into Effective and Efficient Biospecimen Management via Webcast
• CEDRA to Go Live with LabPas LIMS
• New QSI Customer Support Services for WinLIMS Rental Customers
• Pardus' eQMS::LIMS Enters Agrokor Group
• Green Mountain Logic Announces Intent to Interface LabPas CT Product with Phase Forward's InForm EDC Solution
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces Partnership with Megaware to Deliver New Bioequivalence Solution for Pharmaceutical and Contract Research Organizations
• Waters Corporation and Rosetta Biosoftware Collaborate to Advance the Analysis of Complex Biological Mixtures
• Largest Meat Packager in Croatia Successfully Implements Pardus' eQMS::LIMS
• LabPas CT Phase I Recruiting Goes Live at Arkansas Research Medical Testing
• Varian Announces New Seamless Link Between LIMS and Galaxie CDS
• Chenomx and GeneGo Offer Metabolomics Data Integration
• Pardus' eQMS::LIMS Licensed by INA d.d.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches TurboTox GC/MS Productivity Solution for Drugs of Abuse Testing
• Labtronics Inc. and Applied Biosystems Partner on Total Laboratory Integration
• ABB Introduces New Safe, On-line Bulk Material Analyzer
• BioPharm Informatics Announces New Name — LabCentrix
• OriginLab Releases Origin 8
• Labtronics Introduces New On-line Services for Quick Deployment of Instrument to LIMS Interfaces
• PerkinElmer Announces LABWORKS LIMS Version 6.0
• Autoscribe Announces New LIMS for Nuclear Waste Management
• New QSI Services for WinLIMS Rental Customers
• Promium Announces Element FuSioN
• Applied Biosystems Announced New Software Development Initiative with MDS Sciex
• LabPas CT Selected by Nucleus Network for Phase I Clinical Trials
• Sapio Sciences Announces Top 5 Pharma Licenses Exemplar LIMS
• Bio-Rad Expands Its KnowItAll Enterprise Solutions For Spectroscopy and Chemical Information and Launches KnowItAll AnyWare Browser Client
• Taratec Corporation Announces Intelligent Solutions-LAB
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Selects BMC AppSight to Optimize Software Development and Enhance Customer Support
• Varian Introduces Cirrus GPC Capability for Galaxie CDS
• PerkinElmer Announces New E-Learning Courses Focused On Regulatory Compliance
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces its Annual Informatics Users Meeting Conferences for 2007
• Bio-Rad Adds Chemometrics Enhancements to Version 7.8 of its KnowItAll Informatics System for Advanced Spectral and Chemical Analysis
• Accelerated Technology Laboratories, Inc. Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program
• TAL Technologies Announces Release of WinWedge Std. v3.4
• EKM Corporation Announces New EKM ELN LABTrack
• Atrium Research Announces the Third Edition of Report on Electronic Laboratory Notebooks
• Cerno Bioscience Unveiled New Technological Advancement for MassWorks
• Autoscribe Announces New Matrix Gemini LIMS Distributor in India
• Waters and Northeastern University Open New Laboratory for Protein Research Focused on the World’s Deadliest Diseases
• New LimsLink CDS Release Features Enhanced Security, Improved Enterprise Deployment and Extended Capabilities
• Invetech Extends its Specialized Services to the Biotechnology Market
• ClinPhone Receives First-in-Industry Accreditation from CDISC
• Kendle Selects ClinPhone EDC as Preferred Solution
• ClinPhone Boosts Leading Market Position in Trial Management Solutions with Key Appointment
• Savi Technology Announces RFID Patent Licensing for Standards-Based Cargo Container E-seals

PerkinElmer LABWORKS Green Provides Biofuels Industry Turnkey Solution For Laboratory Information Management

PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences, a global leader in application-focused measurement and analysis solutions, has announced the introduction of a new LIMS designed specifically for the growing biofuels industry. LABWORKS Green is a specially tailored version of LABWORKS LIMS, targeted to specific functions needed by biodiesel production plants, that monitors the entire manufacturing process from raw material to finished product. As the use of biofuels becomes more prevalent, the necessity of ensuring the quality of the end product becomes more important. Biofuels analysis monitors key quality indicators in the manufacturing process, such as the presence of glycerin in biodiesel. LABWORKS Green allows biofuels labs to manage process and report work, capture analytical data and automatically generate Certificates of Analysis (COA) to meet global standards. "LABWORKS Green is another example of how PerkinElmer is addressing biofuels laboratory needs,” said Robert Hudson, director for enterprise software solutions at PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences. “The system is pre-loaded with tools specific to biofuels laboratory needs, enabling them to efficiently monitor and report critical data throughout the purification process.” The system is cost-effective, requires no maintenance and is expandable to adapt to quickly growing laboratory needs. To get started, labs fill out a simple questionnaire to specify the facility’s location codes for sampling points and then download the complete system onto their server. In addition, PerkinElmer’s global staff of experts can assist with training at either the customer’s own lab or at a PerkinElmer facility. The regulatory bodies that govern the use and certification of biofuels are increasingly demanding that COA be issued with each lot of material that enters the fuel distribution system. LABWORKS Green provides a complete and simple-to-use COA function that measures whether the product is in specification by comparing the sample results to the regulatory standard. Controls are set to prevent the production of a COA if any parameter fails a specification. "A high glycerin content can result in a build-up in fuel tanks, clogged fuel systems, injector deposits and filter plugging – which can all result in loss of revenue for the company and in performance problems for the end user,” added Hudson. He noted that LABWORKS Green can also be used to track other critical analyses performed on biodiesel including the concentration of light metals, sulfur and phosphorous as well as the values for flash point, kinematic viscosity and cetane number. “Every producer of biodiesel should be determining and reporting these values to assure that their product meets the appropriate quality standards.” For details, visit http://www.perkinelmer.com/biofuel.

GenoLogics Announces Bioinformatics Partnership with Illumina

GenoLogics, a leading developer of lab and data management software solutions for life sciences research, has penned an agreement with Illumina, Inc. to become a technology partner and participant in IlluminaConnect, a bioinformatics software program established by Illumina to advance data integration and analysis among the life science community. GenoLogics will build integrations into Geneus that support Illumina’s BeadArray technology platforms and software for both gene expression and genotyping applications. Geneus includes science-specific modules that are purposed for multiple genomics application areas, and is built on an enterprise LIMS platform designed for scientific lab and data management. The most significant benefit from this partnership for customers —this integration to Illumina software will enable customers to interconnect the Illumina technologies in their lab with a LIMS and data management system developed specifically to address gene expression and genotyping workflows and genomics applications. This will allow for smooth data flow from one system to another with an integrating LIMS system that acts as the informatics backbone in one or multiple labs. GenoLogics CEO, Michael Ball adds, “Our partnership with Illumina extends our network of strategic partners, building on one of our core differentiators. Our strong ties with best-in-class vendors enable us to provide end-to-end solutions for applications such as translational medicine and systems biology.” GenoLogics’ Geneus provides LIMS functionality specifically for gene expression and genotyping applications and integrates to a wide variety of genomics instruments and software from best-in-class vendors, such as Illumina. For details, visit http://www.genologics.com or http://www.Illumina.com.

Pardus' eQMS::LIMS and eQMS::DNA Implemented in Serbian's Police DNA Laboratory

Pardus' eQMS::LIMS and eQMS::DNA were recently implemented in the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia, National Criminalistic Technical Centre -- DNA Forensic Laboratory. According to international DNA experts Serbian DNA Forensic laboratory is among the top four in Europe. eQMS::LIMS and eQMS::DNA represents backbone of the whole laboratory workflow taking care of various stages during process -- from taking samples and traces from crime scene, analyzing samples, collecting and storing data to delivery of final results. eQMS::DNA is DNA profiling software that stores DNA profiles and is used for searching and matching against various DNA data. eQMS::DNA maintains data on individual donors with optional personal and demographic data, multiple samples containing genetic material taken from the donor, and genotypes obtained from the samples, possibly using multiple techniques and identification kits. For details, visit http://www.pardus.hr.

Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium Shares its Insights into Effective and Efficient Biospecimen Management via Webcast

LabVantage has announced a new webcast featuring the Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium (MMRC). The MMRC shares its insights into the implementation of LabVantage’s Sapphire BioBanking Solution for the effective and efficient biospecimen management system to support myeloma research throughout MMRC's partner network. In the cutting-edge world of research, accurate, compliant and efficient management of biospecimens is critical. These specimens serve as the basis for novel research and development of tomorrow's drugs and medical treatments. The MMRC reviews the unique challenges of sample collection, storage, management, and reporting associated with its myeloma specimens. It also addresses the specific barriers to specimen management and data warehousing faced by the MMRC, including how to: span the life cycle of the specimen, address the needs of multiple end users, capture correlating clinical data, maintain flexibility, and provide global visibility. This webcast and further information about LabVantage's Sapphire BioBanking Solution are available at http://www.labvantage.com/products/biobanking/index.html.

CEDRA to Go Live with LabPas LIMS

CEDRA Clinical Research, LLC (CEDRA), one of the nation’s preeminent contract research organizations, will begin conducting Phase I trials electronically with LabPas CT in August. "We are extremely pleased with LabPas CT,” said Dr. Sherilyn Adcock, Vice President and Chief Science Officer at CEDRA. “The software and the implementation have exceeded our expectations in terms of functionality. The LabPas team has been great to work with and adaptable to our needs. We look forward to the enhanced quality and efficiency that will result from conducting our Phase I trials electronically.” CEDRA has enrolled more than 14,000 volunteers in Phase I clinical trials and has conducted more than 600 Phase I - IV research studies. The CEDRA Clinical Research San Antonio facility includes 200+ Phase I beds and a state-of-the-art clinical reference laboratory. There are 100+ Phase I beds in the CEDRA Clinical Research Austin facility. Both facilities have planned expansions in space and services in 2007 as well as expansion of CEDRA’s bioanalytical services. LabPas CT, a leading software solution for Phase I clinical trials, improves margins, decreases liability and increases clinical capabilities. It comprehensively manages Phase I clinical trials, from recruiting through export to EDC. For details, visit http://www.labpas.com.

New QSI Customer Support Services for WinLIMS Rental Customers

QSI has introduced new customer support services for WinLIMS Rental. QSI’s UK Managing Director Clive Collier said: “To small businesses cash flow is absolutely key. They know the LIMS will improve efficiencies and enable them to increase their turnover and cut costs, but finding time for the initial set-up can be difficult. Commissioning a LIMS involves a number of essentially straightforward but potentially time consuming steps, like populating the system’s database. While many customers might prefer to undertake these tasks themselves, competition for time with other day-to-day priorities in a busy lab may slow down the LIMS implementation. These new Rental Services are designed to eliminate this problem and bring the benefits of WinLIMS on line quickly and economically without disrupting the work of the laboratory.” WinLIMS Rental services include data upload, instrument interface configuration and assistance with customising reports. Many users train themselves using the extensive teaching aids provided with WinLIMS Rental, but conventional training is also available from QSI if preferred. For details, visit http://www.qsiuk.com.

Pardus' eQMS::LIMS Enters Agrokor Group

Agrokor and Pardus recently signed an Agreement that will enable Agrokor's food processing companies to implement Pardus' eQMS::LIMS in their quality assurance laboratories. First companies to implement eQMS::LIMS will include PIK Vrbovec (the largest meat industry in the country), Zvijezda (the largest producer of edible oils and margarine in the country), Ledo (the largest manufacturer of ice cream and frozen food in the country) and Jamnica (the largest Croatian manufacturer of mineral and spring waters). eQMS::LIMS is a cross industry LIMS that supports workflows and processes within analytical laboratories and corporate quality control departments. The Agrokor Group (www.agrokor.hr) is the largest private company in Croatia and one of the leading regional companies with consolidated total revenues of HRK 13bn in 2005 and employing around 20,000 people. The Agrokor Group's core businesses are the production and distribution of food and drinks on the one hand and retail on the other, comprising among others Croatia's largest producers of mineral water - Jamnica d.d.; ice-cream - Ledo d.d.; oil, margarines and mayonnaise - Zvijezda d.d.; the largest Croatian meat industry - PIK Vrbovec d.d.; Belje, the largest agricultural and industrial capacity in Croatia and the leading retail chain - Konzum d.d. For details, visit http://www.pardus.hr.

Green Mountain Logic Announces Intent to Interface LabPas CT Product with Phase Forward's InForm EDC Solution

Green Mountain Logic (GML), a leading provider of Phase I clinical trial software, has announced that the company and Phase Forward, a leading provider of data management solutions for clinical trials and drug safety have agreed to work towards developing an interface between GML's LabPas CT product and Phase Forward's InForm ITM electronic data capture (EDC) product. Phase I researchers and pharma/biotech sponsors would benefit greatly from this interface which would be designed to enable validated Phase I clinical trial data collected with GML's LabPas CT to be electronically transferred into Phase Forward's InForm EDC product. This interface is expected to shorten overall Phase I trial times by reducing the number of queries and speeding time to data lock. For details, visit http://www.phaseforward.com or http://www.labpas.com.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces Partnership with Megaware to Deliver New Bioequivalence Solution for Pharmaceutical and Contract Research Organizations

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has announced a new strategic partnership with Megaware, a life science technology organization, to deliver a new bioanalysis/equivalence solution and joint support services for pharmaceutical, biotech and Contract Research Organizations (CROs). Under the terms of the collaboration, Thermo Fisher and Megaware will market a new comprehensive end-to-end software solution which provides bioequivalence functionality on a single platform to help speed up and manage clinical trials. Rapid market growth in generic drug production is driving the requirement for fast efficient bioequivalence studies to meet FDA ANDA guidelines (Abbreviated New Drug Applications). A unified software solution will aggregate disparate software systems for organizations that demand tools to speed service and management of this critical and regulated IPO. "The market for bioequivalence studies in India and the Far East is growing rapidly, and the Thermo Scientific Watson LIMS is seen as the de facto standard for bioanalysis/equivalence. Thermo Fisher’s unparalleled strength in this field complements Megaware’s in-depth experience with the CRO industry in the market,” said Dave Champagne, vice president and general manager of informatics for Thermo Fisher. “Our collaboration with Megaware will lead to the first total solution for this market, eliminating time and administrative burden from the bioequivalence challenge.” The two companies will work together closely to target the market for bioanalysis/equivalence studies, initially in India and thereafter across the Far East and other markets. The market in India for clinical trials is growing rapidly, because the average cost of trials is significantly lower than in the United States and Europe. The consultancy firm McKinsey estimates that US and European pharmaceutical companies will spend US $1.5 billion per year on clinical trials in India by 2010. Thermo Fisher and Megaware will jointly sell, market and support the new solution in the field. Thermo Fisher will bring its bioanalytical expertise to the partnership and Megaware, with headquarters in Westborough, MA and Mumbai, India, will deliver the end-to-end technological focus combined with on-the-ground market knowledge. The new solution will offer higher throughput, greater levels of compliance and standardization of bioequivalence processes. For details, visit http://www.thermo.com/informatics.

Waters Corporation and Rosetta Biosoftware Collaborate to Advance the Analysis of Complex Biological Mixtures

Waters Corporation and Rosetta Biosoftware have announced a collaboration to develop interfaces that promote compatibility between their software platforms and Waters mass spectrometry-based systems. Specifically, the companies will work together to ensure that Rosetta Biosoftware's solution for protein expression data management and analysis, the Rosetta Elucidator system, will process and analyze mass spectrometry data generated from the Waters Q-Tof Premier and Synapt High Definition Mass Spectrometry (HDMS) Systems. The collaboration will focus on developing software interfaces between the Elucidator system and Waters instrument systems that will give scientists the capability to perform comprehensive qualitative and quantitative profiling of complex biological mixtures. For details, visit http://www.waters.com.

Largest Meat Packager in Croatia Successfully Implements Pardus' eQMS::LIMS

Pardus' eQMS::LIMS has been successfully implemented by the largest meat packager in Croatian. eQMS::LIMS is used for health and quality control of production materials, during manufacturing process to ensure batch quality and finally for inspection for adherence to health and quality standards of final products before they leave the factory facility. eQMS::LIMS is used by internal quality control and veterinary inspectors to check production runs. Through eQMS::LIMS, the customer is able to ensure thequality of their products, link product batches with suppliers and other related parameters, improve overall products quality and minimize health related risks. For details, visit http://www.pardus.hr.

LabPas CT Phase I Recruiting Goes Live at Arkansas Research Medical Testing

The new Phase I Recruiting Module launched by LabPas CT has gone live at Arkansas Research Medical Testing, a premier 200-bed, early-phase clinical research facility located in Little Rock. According to Steve Bethel, Chief Operating Officer at Arkansas Research, "With LabPas CT’s recruiting module we will improve average call times and fill our studies more efficiently. As a LabPas customer we were able to participate in the development and testing of the recruiting module thus ensuring that it comprehensively meets Phase I needs.”
John Rosenblum, President and CEO of Green Mountain Logic, noted, “Our Phase I customers told us that recruiting was a huge problem for them. With their help, we’ve created software that speeds the process up considerably and is very easy to use..” Green Mountain Logic’s LabPas CT is a leading software solution for Phase I clinical trials, comprehensively integrating data from recruiting through EDC. LabPas CT deploys PDAs on clinic floors to scan patient and collection vessel barcodes, eliminating the potential for errors. It provides real-time electronic data entry for collection times, comments, dosing, vital signs and adverse events. For details, visit http://www.labpas.com.

Varian Announces New Seamless Link Between LIMS and Galaxie CDS

Varian Inc. has announced a new Galaxie Scheduler multi-instrument, open-access software application that optimizes workflow by providing a seamless link between any Laboratory Information System (LIMS) and Varian's Galaxie Chromatography Data System. Designed initially for the petrochemical industry, Galaxie Scheduler can be used in any routine chromatography laboratory environment to automate the scheduling and running of samples on any designated instrument from a single, easily accessible screen. Scheduler minimizes manual operations and thereby reduces operator error and improves sample throughput and overall laboratory productivity. Galaxie Scheduler is compatible with any GC or HPLC instrument supported by the Galaxie Chromatography Data System and works with virtually any available LIMS. For details, visit http://www.varianinc.com.

Chenomx and GeneGo Offer Metabolomics Data Integration

Chenomx, Inc., a leading provider of software and compound libraries for NMR-based metabolomics, and GeneGo, Inc., a worldwide leader in data analysis solutions for systems biology and pathway analysis, have announced a partnership to provide metabolomics data integration between their software products. This partnership combines Chenomx's metabolomics software, Chenomx NMR Suite, with GeneGo's MetaCore and MetaDrug Discovery platform, providing researchers with the ability to perform sophisticated pathway analysis and visualization. "Chenomx's partnership with GeneGo offers several significant advantages to our shared customers," explains Jack Newton, Director of Product Development for Chenomx. "First, our customers will now be able to combine Chenomx NMR Suite's powerful metabolite identification and quantification capabilities with GeneGo's pathway analysis tools, thereby improving their interpretation and understanding of the underlying biology. This integration also allows our customers to integrate genomic and proteomic data sources with their Chenomx metabolomics data." "We initiated this partnership based on customer requests for seamless functional analysis of their NMR and mass spec metabolomics data," said Julie Bryant VP of business development. "Metabolic data is hugely important in diagnostics and drug discovery, as any major disease fundamentally affects core biochemical pathways. Yet, MetaCore/MetaDrug is the only product in the field which enables direct parsing, pathway and network analysis of human metabolic data and its integration with genomics, proteomics and genetic data. Now, our customers will have this functionality accessed directly from Chenomx software". For details, visit http://www.chenomx.com.

Pardus' eQMS::LIMS Licensed by INA d.d.

The oil & gas company INA d.d. has licensed Pardus' eQMS::LIMS to be used in INA's Quality Assurance Central Analytical Laboratory. eQMS::LIMS is a regional cross industry LIMS that supports workflows and processes within analytical laboratories and corporate quality control departments, unifying diverse sets of biological, chemical or physical data collected across corresponding analytical laboratories. eQMS::LIMS provides mechanisms to predefine analytical procedures depending on sample type, purpose of analysis, owner etc, still allowing controlled modification of procedures, thus fitting well into both routine and one-of environments. INA d.d. (www.ina.hr) is vertically integrated oil and gas company operating in oil and gas explorations and production, refining and marketing of oil products. Its subsidiaries are engaged in LPG business, natural gas transportation and providing integrated oilfield services. INA is a medium-sized European oil company and a significant regional player. For details, visit http://www.pardus.hr.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches TurboTox GC/MS Productivity Solution for Drugs of Abuse Testing

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc has announced the launch of the TurboTox GC/MS Productivity Solution, designed to maximize performance while considerably minimizing costs in high-throughput toxicology laboratories testing urine samples for drugs of abuse. The new Thermo Scientific TurboTox GC/MS Productivity Solution offers a complete, integrated platform comprised of the Thermo Scientific DSQ IITM single quadrupole GC/MS system, ToxLab 2.0 software, and GC/MS methods and consumables, all brought together to ensure lowest cost per test, with maximum uptime and unmatched linearity, precision and intelligent sequencing. The US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) workplace drug testing program currently requires that GC/MS methods be used for confirmation of five drug classes. The methods included in the TurboTox GC/MS Productivity Solution have been fully validated in urine matrix for linearity, precision and specificity to ensure full compliance with these accepted practices. The TurboTox GC/MS Productivity Solution is the first validated, total solution to be introduced to the market to include both standard operating procedures and consumables, extending from sample preparation through to sample analysis, resulting in utmost analytical confidence. ToxLab 2.0 software offers unparalleled intelligent sequencing, for optimal productivity and operational efficiency. ToxLab continuously monitors batches and modifies the batch as needed in real time. Users establish the level of intelligence required and ToxLab performs appropriate actions. Whether it is preventing carryover, re-injecting for ion ratio failures, or checking peak symmetry, ToxLab automates time-consuming processes and increases efficiency in the lab. The TurboTox Productivity Solution allows users to enjoy the benefits of the DSQ II GC/MS instrument, including its high sensitivity and high upper limit of linearity, and ToxLab 2.0 software which reduces the need for costly retests when specimens quantitate outside of the instrument’s linear range. For details, visit http://www.thermo.com/fotox.

Labtronics Inc. and Applied Biosystems Partner on Total Laboratory Integration

Labtronics Inc. has announced that Applied Biosystems, developers of the SQL*LIMS P4 Business Solution for Pharmaceutical QA/QC, will now be distributing Labtronics' Nexxis qELN, Electronic Laboratory Notebook for QA/QC laboratories, as part of the long standing partnership agreement between these two organizations.
Nexxis qELN introduces a new breed of informatics technology that utilizes a web-based client to make instrument data capture and procedural compliance easier for end users by integrating laboratory systems, with instruments, people and manual procedures, in real time. This partnership agreement will further extend the functionality and flexibility of SQL*LIMS by connecting directly with the analysts and all information and data sources in the lab, as analyses are being carried out. SQL*LIMS users will be able to use the Nexxis web client to select work lists from SQL*LIMS, review an SOP from a document management system, and then be guided through each step of the analysis in a completely controlled fashion. Control of work schedules and resources will be completely automatic so that the right decisions are always made. Potential errors are caught in real time before they happen, instead of days or weeks later during a review. Peter Boogaard, Director, Product Management and Marketing at Applied Biosystems commented, "This development is in line with Labtronics' and Applied Biosystems' on-going strategy to provide next-generation LIMS solutions for the laboratory industry." For details, visit http://www.labtronics.com/labinform.asp.

ABB Introduces New Safe, On-line Bulk Material Analyzer

ABB has announced the launch of its new totally safe, on-line, real-time, bulk material analyzer, SpectraFlow, powered by SOLBAS technology. This system enables, for the first time, a practical and safe way to increase output while maintaining quality. ABB SpectraFlow Analyzers provide the answer with real-time material analysis in cement production processes. The analyzers can be used to monitor bulk materials on-line, independent of any plant conditions as to bulk material types, physical sizes, shapes, environment, or means or materials of conveyance, and is independent of belt load profiles, or bed load heights and other dimensions. ABB Spectraflow Analyzers can be fully automated via ABB’s Raw Mix Preparation and Expert Optimizer systems. ABB SpectraFlow Analyzers using SOLBAS technology provide solutions that require neither sampling equipment nor sample preparation. No shielding for hazardous radioactive sources of excitation is needed, as none are used. The need for regulatory issues is eliminated and routine maintenance cost minimized. ABB SpectraFlow Analyzers operate independent of variations in belt loads, idler roller angles, widths, speed or composition resulting in improved efficiency. No civil works are required to change or modify belt frames or other plant equipment for installation or operation. SOLBAS technology is safely deployed for the work environment and requires no special permits for its use and no specifically certified or skilled personnel. For details visit http://www.abb.com/cement.

BioPharm Informatics Announces New Name — LabCentrix

BioPharm Informatics LLC, a premier provider of LIMS consulting services and lab technology solutions, has announced that its name will change to LabCentrix LLC effective January 31, 2007. LabCentrix has built a strong reputation for its comprehensive consulting services working with some of the largest laboratories in the world and deploying LIMS software solutions that truly fit each lab’s needs. LabCentrix offers deep knowledge of off-the-shelf solutions such as those provided by Thermo Scientific and leverages this expertise to streamline implementations and ensure each project is completed on-time and in-budget. For details, visit http://www.labcentrix.com.

OriginLab Releases Origin 8

OriginLab Corporation has released Origin 8, a comprehensive solution for scientists, engineers, researchers, and analysts who need to graph, analyze, and make professional presentations of their data. While Origin 8 will have many key features, the highlight is the product’s completely new workbook that forms the centerpiece of the Origin workspace. With the multi-sheet workbook, Origin users can now efficiently organize and manage data, metadata, analysis reports, graphs, and images using an intuitive and flexible interface. Multi-sheet workbooks now provide a handy way to keep related data, analysis results, and graphs together. Furthermore, users can create attractive reports using worksheet customization such as rich text cell formatting and cell borders. To provide full control over workbook content, sheets can be moved, added, inserted or deleted. As a special capability, Origin’s workbooks can contain graphs and images within cells – allowing for workbooks as an organizational container, or to aid image processing. Other new features for Origin 8 include the ability to place analysis results automatically into a worksheet within the raw data's workbook. In this way, parameter values, statistics and related analysis graphs are just a click away whenever looking at the original data. This new concept provides much better organization and more detailed reports compared to previous versions. As an added convenience, results of any previous analysis operation may be updated if the source data or analysis parameters are changed. To take advantage of both result consolidation and recalculation, users can set up an analysis operation as desired, with customized dialog settings then save the workbook or even an entire Origin project as a template. Later, future analysis of the same type of data may be quickly performed by simply replacing the original data. Just as Origin places graphs within result worksheet cells, users can place their own graphs in worksheet cells to create a custom report. An embedded graph may be modified for publication or presentation at any time simply by double-clicking on it to launch a graph window. After the graph has been customized, and the graph window is closed, updates are saved to the embedded graph contained in the worksheet cell. For details, visit http://www.originlab.com.

Labtronics Introduces New On-line Services for Quick Deployment of Instrument to LIMS Interfaces

Labtronics Inc. has announced the introduction of new fixed cost, on-line services that utilize WebEx to speed up the development and deployment of instrument to LIMS interfaces, ensuring that your instrument interfaces will be up and running on time and within budget. The 2-hour Installation and Training package includes installation of LimsLink or LimsLink Express on one computer at your location, as well as basic user and interface configuration training. Upon completion of the Installation and Training Package, LimsLink and LimsLink Express users can take advantage of our 2-hour on-line Method Development package for each of the instruments that they want to connect with their LIMS. The Method Development Package includes a review of the instrument data, configuration of a completed interface between their instrument and the LIMS and training in the daily use of the LimsLink interface. For details, visit http://www.labtronics.com/labinform.asp.

PerkinElmer Announces LABWORKS LIMS Version 6.0

PerkinElmer, Inc. shas announced LABWORKS LIMS Version 6.0. This latest version of LABWORKS LIMS is a scaleable solution that delivers a common architecture for both Web and console/client applications and introduces an improved workflow management system. Entitled WorkflowArchitect, the new graphical workflow editor allows users to easily tailor and test changes to the default LABWORKS workflow. Additional features include the updated LABWORKS Desktop providing an integrated real-time Desktop Messenger system to facilitate real-time communication and system notifications that are important for effective handling of routine and exceptional situations; an integrated Electronic Signature to assist labs in securing faster compliance and approvals; a ClickOnce Subscriber model that improves uniformity and lowers the cost to maintain the system by providing both functionality and ease-of-deployment; and new services for data integration enabling easier sharing of LABWORKS information within the laboratory and the larger enterprise.For details, visit http://www.perkinelmer.com.

Autoscribe Announces New LIMS for Nuclear Waste Management

Autoscribe's new Rutherford Nuclear Monitoring System is a highly configurable software system that is suitable for environmental and chemistry applications within the nuclear industry. Furthermore the system is suitable for many variations of work and sample tracking. The Matrix Gemini Rutherford LIMS configuration supports workflows for: Waste Management; District Survey; Gaseous Discharge; Liquid Discharge; and, Chemistry. Sample Registration allows the entry of sample details manually or via a scheduler that performs this task automatically for samples from sample locations or for ad-hoc samples. Routine, non-routine, statuatory, non-statuatory, historic and/or ad hoc samples may be registered. For district survey work, for example, a grid reference, a sampler i.d. and the date scheduled and date sampled can all be entered - and more if needed. The sample collection function includes the printing of sampling work lists, map locations of sampling points, with directions, and labels for sample containers. A distinction can be made at this stage between statutory and non-statutory samples with colour coding being used on screens listing samples that are to be, or have been, collected. Test definitions can be created to exactly match the requirements of the nuclear industry. Test results can be entered manually via a keyboard or directly using links to instruments such as gamma spectrometers and scintillation counters. Remote result entry can be done using a hand-held computer configured using the powerful tools supplied with Matrix. Sample status screens are provided and colour coding is used to differentiate the different status levels e.g. scheduled, collected, tested and validated. Avariety of reports are supplied with the system including a 12 point rolling average trend report with nested limits and alarms. Access to the system is controlled by a comprehensive security system utilising a class based structure relating to job function and / or authority. Matrix Gemini is a highly scaleable LIMS designed for any laboratory in any industry. The unique OneTime Configuration tools automatically create a unified LIMS configuration for both desktop client and web use. This continues Autoscribe's unique 16 year history of providing pioneering, industry standard LIMS that can always be seamlessly upgraded to the latest release. For details, visit http://www.autoscribe.co.uk.

New QSI Services for WinLIMS Rental Customers

QSI has introduced new customer support services for WinLIMS Rental. WinLIMS Rental has proved to be popular with smaller laboratories and businesses for whom the outright purchase of a LIMS would be out of the question. QSI’s UK Managing Director Clive Collier said: “To all these small businesses cash flow is absolutely key. They know the LIMS will improve efficiencies and enable them to increase their turnover and cut costs, but finding time for the initial set-up can be difficult. Commissioning a LIMS involves a number of essentially straightforward but potentially time consuming steps, like populating the system’s database. While many customers might prefer to undertake these tasks themselves, competition for time with other day-to-day priorities in a busy lab may slow down the LIMS implementation. These new Rental Services are designed to eliminate this problem and bring the benefits of WinLIMS on line quickly and economically without disrupting the work of the laboratory.” WinLIMS Rental services include data upload, instrument interface configuration and assistance with customising reports. Many users train themselves using the extensive teaching aids provided with WinLIMS Rental, but conventional training is also available from QSI if preferred. For those who are really pressed for time a full implementation package can be provided. For details, visit http://www.qsiuk.com.

Promium Announces Element FuSioN

Promium has announced their new Element FuSioN (Field Sample Network) solution. Designed for field sampling personnel, Element FuSioN downloads sampling and analysis information from laboratories using Promium's Element DataSystem LIMS so samplers can collect the required samples and containers for their project and produce both electronic and hard-copy Chain-of-Custody documents. An environmental LIMS developed to fulfill the needs of environmental testing and contract laboratories, Element DataSystem LIMS is fully functional in over 150 labs that include EPA regional labs; 3,4,5, 6, 8 & 9, ILEPA, Army Corp of Engineers and 6 of the top 50 Laboratories in the US. ELEMENT comes standard with over 30 EDDs that include SEDD and the capability to produce AFCEE & CLP data packages. For details, visit http://www.promium.com.

Applied Biosystems Announced New Software Development Initiative with MDS Sciex

Applied Biosystems has announced a new software development initiative with MDS Sciex to improve the abilities of pharmaceutical companies to determine drug candidate viability early in the development pipeline. The goal of the initiative is to help drug discovery scientists streamline the identification of viable drug candidates through better analysis of the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME) properties of compounds. This software initiative is intended to make the drug development cycle more effective and efficient and ultimately result in better drugs. For details, visit http://www.appliedbiosystems.com.

LabPas CT Selected by Nucleus Network for Phase I Clinical Trials

Nucleus Network, an internationally renowned clinical research center located in Melbourne , Australia , has selected LabPas CT to fully automate their Phase I clinical trials. According to Andrew Giddy, CEO of Nucleus Network, "LabPas CT's comprehensive automation of the Phase I laboratory, clinic floor, recruiting, and sample storage enhances our commitment to provide sponsors with operational and service excellence by increasing compliance and speeding trials. It also helps position our new 24-bed, state-of-the-art Phase I facility as the preeminent clinical research center in Australia ." John Rosenblum, CEO of Green Mountain Logic, the developer of LabPas CT , added, "Nucleus Network is a very important partner for us. They are held in high regard by pharmaceutical and biotechnology sponsors throughout the world, and have very generously agreed to act as a LabPas CT demonstration site for Australia and Asia ." Nucleus Network is one of six highly regarded clinical research organizations in the past year - and one of two international clinics in the last month - to select LabPas CT. Others include CEDRA Clinical Research, Acclaim Pharma Research, Advanced Biomedical Research, Arkansas Clinical Research and a major Midwest health care facility. LabPas CT , a software solution for Phase I clinical trials, improves margins, decreases liability and increases clinical capabilities. LabPas CT is unique in its intuitive use and adaptability to individual study protocols. For details, visit http://www.labpas.com.

Sapio Sciences Announces Top 5 Pharma Licenses Exemplar LIMS

Sapio Sciences has announced the licensing of its Exemplar LIMS product to one of the top five pharmaceutical companies in the world. This initial implementation will serve as the core system in support of genetics research and development.    In particular, this group performs extensive genetic association based studies utilizing thousands of markers and thousands of samples. Exemplar LIMS was chosen due to its ability to address every aspect of the research environment. Exemplar LIMS BioBanking module with extensive plate management and inventory management capabilities addresses all related sample management concerns while aiding adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and maintaining compliance with electronic signing and auditing requirements as detailed in FDA CFP 11 Part 21. Key features to be utilized include: automated plate handling via straightforward wizards, printing and scanning of 1D and 2D barcodes and chain of custody tracking. Exemplar’s built in reagent protocols for Illumina and Affymetrix platforms and extensive workflow management capabilities eliminate the need for paper tracking of lab procedures, facilitating a complete eLab Notebook environment.   Other platform protocols and arrays are also tracked as well as replicate data. Current and future genetic studies now produce thousands, and soon millions, of data points for each samples being processed. Leading edge laboratories need to manage this data along side the samples in an intuitive and time efficient manner. Exemplar LIMS DataBanking capabilities allow for central storage and management of this data. QC reports are provided to assess array/plate performance and one-click creation of output files for analytics tools makes integration with leading Bioinformatics platforms, like Sapio’s own Exemplar Analytics platform, seamless. For details, visit http://www.SapioSciences.com.

Bio-Rad Expands Its KnowItAll Enterprise Solutions For Spectroscopy and Chemical Information and Launches KnowItAll AnyWare Browser Client

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. has announced the release of version 3.0 of its KnowItAll Enterprise Server and KnowItAll AnyWare 1.0, a new browser-based client. With the KnowItAll Enterprise Server version 3.0, a database may be built on the server and viewed worldwide at all sites of an organization via the KnowItAll Informatics System Windows client or Bio Rad's new KnowItAll AnyWare browser client. The same server technology that was first introduced in 2003 to deliver Bio-Rad's Sadtler infrared (IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) reference spectral databases to users via the Internet can now be used behind an organization's firewall to store and search proprietary structural, spectral, chromatographic, and other textual data from chemical, biological, or process environments. KnowItAll AnyWare, a 100% platform-independent, browser-based, and device-independent client permits the searching and browsing of data stored on a KnowItAll Enterprise Server. The launch of KnowItAll AnyWare extends the reach of the KnowItAll platform client throughout organizations so any user, using any hardware platform, any operating system, or any web browser, can access spectral, structural, or chromatographic data anywhere in the world. "Storing and preserving spectral and chromatographic data is a necessary first step in any organization toward being able to convert data into actionable information — information upon which key decisions can be made," explained Gregory M. Banik, Ph.D., General Manager of Bio-Rad's Informatics Division. "Making this data centrally accessible and connecting laboratories is the next step and critical to the maintenance and the efficiency of an organization. Bio-Rad's KnowItAll enterprise solutions allow companies to achieve these critical steps and connect their data, people, projects, and tools with one system." For details, visit http://www.bio-rad.com.

Taratec Corporation Announces Intelligent Solutions-LAB

Taratec Corporation has announced Intelligent Solutions-LAB, a family of services designed to improve performance and productivity in the laboratory. The Intelligent Solutions-LAB suite includes Operations Intelligence-LAB, Workflow Intelligence-LAB and Technology Intelligence-LAB, each designed to address specific issues in laboratory business processes and informatics areas. These offerings enable companies to better embrace process efficiency and industry best practices in order to maximize the capabilities of lab operations and technologies available. For details, visit http://www.taratec.com.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Selects BMC AppSight to Optimize Software Development and Enhance Customer Support

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announced it has chosen the BMC AppSight Application Problem Resolution System to provide the highest level of support for customers using its Thermo Scientific LIMS and CDS, as well as to optimize the development of those laboratory software solutions. With thousands of Thermo Scientific laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and chromatography data systems (CDS) licenses sold to date, Thermo Fisher is committed to delivering outstanding service to its worldwide customer base. BMC AppSight leverages patented technology that will be used to record LIMS and CDS activity in the customer environment and capture a log of user actions, systems events and more to determine – quickly – the root cause of any unexpected application behavior. This speeds triage for customer support personnel and enables timely resolution for the customer. BMC AppSight also enables Thermo Fisher developers to optimize their work by automating the iterative, manual process of root-cause analysis that occurs throughout the software lifecycle. By reducing the time developers spend attempting to find and fix software issues – oftentimes those caused by changes in the customers’ enterprise, BMC AppSight yields productivity gains of 30 percent or more for development organizations. The Thermo Fisher development team will re-invest these gains to achieve faster product release cycles, increase testing for improved quality, and to develop additional product features. BMC AppSight, a industry-leading application problem resolution system, is helping nearly 1000 enterprises and software vendors accelerate software application delivery, increase application quality, performance and availability, and reduce application support cycles. BMC AppSight was created by Identify Software Ltd., which was acquired by BMC Software in May 2006. For details, visit http://www.thermo.com/informatics.

Varian Introduces Cirrus GPC capability for Galaxie CDS

Varian, Inc introduced their Cirrus GPC capability designed specifically for their Galaxie client/server Chromatography Data System (CDS) software. GPC is the technique of choice for rapid and reliable characterization of polymer molecular weight and molecular weight distributions. It is widely used in both QC/Routine and R&D type environments. Cirrus GPC software is specifically designed for GPC/SEC and polymer characterization applications, and integrates as a plug-in module for Varian’s Galaxie Software. They also demonstrated the new software function on the Galaxie CDS, which allows users to collect and store chromatographic data in a flat file format, as an object within a relational database, or both. For details, visit http://www.varianinc.com.

PerkinElmer Announces New E-Learning Courses Focused On Regulatory Compliance

PerkinElmer, Inc. has announced new online curriculum to support customers in the pharmaceutical, clinical and other heavily regulated industries with training on regulatory compliance topics. The training offerings complement PerkinElmer’s OneSource compliance and validation services which specialize in robust solutions that maximize laboratory productivity. The new e-learning curriculum includes:
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Level 1 – This course covers the ethical and scientific quality standards for designing, conducting, recording and reporting human clinical trials. GCP compliance ensures the protection of the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants and the credibility and integrity of clinical trial data. Content includes a review of clinical trials, GCP guidelines and informed consent.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Level 2 – Level 2 includes a review of the standards used in clinical studies from start-up to post-study audits. The function of independent review boards, recording and reporting of adverse events and the de-qualification process are among the topics covered.
• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) – Participants receive an introduction to the concepts and requirements necessary for compliance with GMP for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical research and development. Students will review how to establish and document a system of GMP controls required to manufacture drug products in the United States, the European Union, Japan and many other parts of the world.
• Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) – This is an introductory course focusing on the concepts and requirements necessary for compliance with GLP research and development. It will address how to establish and document a system of GLP controls required to test medical products where data is intended for inclusion into a regulatory filing in the United States, the European Union, Japan and in many other parts of the world.
• 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 11 – The curriculum covers the FDA’s “21 CFR Part 11,” which provides the set of rules for electronic signatures and electronic records. The course discusses why Title 21 was developed, the role it plays in adhering to other sections of 21 CFR and explores the general concepts of security in a Part 11-compliant system.
Once registered, a participant may access the media-rich, computer-animated training modules for up to 30 days from the convenience of their office or home. Each module takes approximately 60 to 90 minutes to complete and offers the chance to self-check understanding of the content. For details regarding curriculum and registration, visit http://www.perkinelmer.com/training.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces its Annual Informatics Users Meeting Conferences for 2007

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has announced its annual Thermo Scientific informatics software user group meetings for 2007. Thermo Informatics World (TIW) 2007 North America has been scheduled to take place October 15-19, 2007 at the Marriott Doral hotel in Miami, Florida while Thermo Informatics World 2007 Europe will be held November 12-16, 2007 at the Dom Pedro hotel in Lisbon, Portugal. With the theme “You Can Count on Us”, the conferences will focus on how Thermo Scientific’s informatics solutions enable organizations to maximize the productivity of their laboratories, with particular emphasis on process harmonization, interoperability and lower total cost of ownership. The TIW 2007 conferences have been designed to provide industry professionals with the opportunity to network with each other and with the Thermo Fisher informatics experts to discuss the ever changing environment and the emerging business requirements that influence the future direction of informatics solutions. Attendees at the TIW 2007 conferences can pre-register for product breakout sessions including customer presentations, product launches and onsite training. Showcased at the conferences will be the Company’s latest developments of proven Thermo Scientific Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Chromatography Data Systems (CDS) informatics solutions. Thermo Fisher designs and manufactures customer specific informatics solutions suitable for even the most demanding applications in a wide range of industries such as the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, forensics, chemicals, environmental, metals and mining, waste water and food and beverage. Online registration to the TIW 2007 NA and TIW 2007 EU is available at http://www.tiw07.com.

Bio-Rad Adds Chemometrics Enhancements to Version 7.8 of its KnowItAll Informatics System for Advanced Spectral and Chemical Analysis

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. has announced the release of version 7.8 of its KnowItAll Informatics System (Windows Client). The new release offers enhancements to many of the applications featured in prior versions of the KnowItAll platform including: Chemometrics models to predict properties based on spectral, chromatographic, and other data; Database Projection Analysis to identify "markers" in a range of applications
Another feature in the 7.8 release is the addition of Database Projection Analysis to KnowItAll's AnalyzeIt MVP application. Database Projection Analysis is a tool for performing a more detailed analysis of the results from a Principal Component Analysis (PCA) that was run in the KnowItAll system; and, Full data export/import capability with Infometrix' Pirouette. For details, visit http://www.biorad.com.

Accelerated Technology Laboratories, Inc. Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

Accelerated Technology Laboratories, Inc. (ATL) has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in Data Management Solutions and Networking Infrastructure Solutions, recognizing ATL’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, ATL has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel. “We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,” said Donald Kolva, PE, MCP, President of ATL. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.” " Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities,” said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “They need to trust in a company that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies. Today, Microsoft recognizes Accelerated Technology Laboratories, Inc. as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology.” As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, ATL had to declare a Microsoft Competency. Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner’s capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a particular type of solution. Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the technology industry. The Data Management Solutions Competency is designed for Microsoft Certified and Gold Certified Partners that have proved their competency in deploying data warehousing, online analytical processing, data mining, decision support and in-depth reporting solutions. Specializations within the competency are Business Intelligence and Database Management. For details, visit http://www.atlab.com.

TAL Technologies Announces Release of WinWedge Std. v3.4

TAL Technologies has announced the release of WinWedge Standard version 3.4. WinWedge collects data from laboratory instruments, balances, pH meters, moisture analyzers, micrometers, flow meters, temperature sensors, bar code scanners, GPS receivers, and other serial output devices, directly to any Windows application. It inputs real-time RS232 or TCP/IP data directly into Excel, Access, LIMS, MMIs, statistical software or any other Windows software. WinWedge is quick and easy to set up for any instrument and can be set up to instantly log data to spreadsheets or other applications for analysis and charting. It can also collect data from many instruments at once. New features of WinWedge Std. v 3.4 include: Improved Installation Program; Minimize WinWedge To The System Tray Instead Of To The Taskbar; Send Keystrokes to DOS applications and Citrix Windows as well as MS Windows applications; Re-written user’s manual and help files with new examples for using WinWedge Pro with the latest Windows application programs such as the newest versions of Excel.; Recompiled to work with all versions of Windows including Windows VISTA. For details, visit http://www.taltech.com.

EKM Corporation Announces New EKM ELN LABTrack

EKM Corporation announced their new EKM electronic lab notebook (ELN) LABTrack Global Rollout Package. LABTrack allows real-time access to critical knowledge by team members, collaborative partners and management, shortening cycle times and improving efficiency. The EKM LABTrack Global Rollout Package is a comprehensive suite of software and services modeled on a 1000+ seat rollout of EKM's electronic lab notebook software. The EKM LABTrack informatics line includes a legally valid ELN product and a cost effective LIMS solution. Both products are web-based and compatible with Oracle and SQL Server database management systems. In addition to an easy to learn scientific word processor user interface, EKM’s ELN offers reporting and searching capabilities of a relational database with electronic signature (21 CFR Part 11) functionality built-in. With digital notarization, it is used as a legally acceptable document in a court of law, before the PTO and for submission to the FDA. For details, visit http://www.ekmco.com.

Atrium Research Announces the Third Edition of Report on Electronic Laboratory Notebooks

Atrium Research has announced the release of the third edition of Electronic Laboratory Notebooks: A Foundation for Scientific Knowledge Management. This comprehensive study examines the ELN market, technology, requirements, best practices, legal issues, benefits, industry trends, and products. Called the "definitive document on ELN" by Indiana University 's School of Informatics , the 627 page report includes over 200 pages dedicated to reviewing the latest ELN software products from major suppliers. Over 400 charts, tables, and figures illustrate key points. "Starting in 2003, ELNs targeting synthetic chemistry began to take root at major companies," says Michael H Elliott, CEO of Atrium Research. "These systems, or "specific" ELNs, provided the tools to realize tangible user benefits such as enhanced research effectiveness and knowledgesharing. This changed the perception of ELN as an early adopter tool to an essential component of an informatics strategy. The net result has been an increase in the rate of adoption to the point that other domains, like biology and quality, are now demanding the technology. This fundamental change in the demand curve is forcing companies not to ask "if" they will invest in ELN, but "when." ELN, now in the pragmatic sector the technology adoption lifecycle, is evolving toward establishment as a mainstream laboratory informatics technology." The market potential for ELN is large at over US$ 1.7 billion; sales of supplier products and services were approximately US$ 43 million in 2006. Revenue is growing at over 30% per year from the over thirty suppliers who serve the market. As it has with other informatics technologies, the biopharmaceutical industry is taking the lead in ELN adoption, primarily to increase efficiency in lead optimization, process research, formulation, pharmacology, and safety assessment. Quality areas are turning to ELN to improve cycle time and reduce costs of regulatory compliance. The new edition also includes a special chapter on the application of the Semantic Web to ELN by the University of Southampton , a world renowned institution recognized as the leader in advancing the art of notebook technology. This exceptional perspective provides a forward-looking insight into the future of ELN and practical, real-life benefits of the Semantic Web. With so many ELN suppliers offering a variety of capabilities and features, prospective users can gain the knowledge and insight they need to make an informed vendor selection.  For details, visit http://www.atriumresearch.com.

Cerno Bioscience Unveiled New Technological Advancement for MassWorks

Cerno Bioscience has unveiled a new technological advancement for its award-winning post acquisition software MassWorks, that now provides mass spectrometry (MS) users of any single or triple quadrupole MS to be able to attain unambiguous elemental composition ID, a capability previously not possible with accurate mass measurements alone and difficult to achieve even on more expensive high resolution systems. MassWorks utilizes Cerno’s patented MSIntegrity calibration technology to achieve up to 100X improvement in mass accuracy on unit mass resolution mass spectrometers. This allows users to obtain mass accuracies of up to 5ppm, a capability usually only available on more expensive high resolution systems. Cerno Bioscience also announced MassWorks CLIPS (Calibrated Lineshape Isotope Profile Search), an new way to attain fast and reliable elemental composition determination (ECD) from single or triple quadrupole MS’s. Now, users of any single or triple quadrupole MS will be able to attain unambiguous elemental composition ID, a capability previously not possible with accurate mass measurements alone and difficult to achieve even on more expensive high resolution systems. For details, visit http://www.cernobioscience.com.

Autoscribe Announces New Matrix Gemini LIMS Distributor in India

Autoscribe has appointed a new authorised distributor, Mithas Labs, in India to further expand its network of business partners offering pre-sales and post-sales services for its successful LIMS, Scientific and Business software solutions. Mithas Labs was established in 2005, in Chennai, India committed in all its actions to benefit the Health sector development of the country, to become the nation’s specialized agency for health. Matrix Gemini is a highly scaleable LIMS designed for any laboratory in any industry, says Autoscribe. The unique OneTime Configuration tools automatically create a unified LIMS configuration for both desktop client and web use. This continues Autoscribe's unique 16 year history of providing pioneering, industry standard LIMS that can always be seamlessly upgraded to the latest release. For details, visit http://www.autoscribe.co.uk.

Waters and Northeastern University Open New Laboratory for Protein Research Focused on the World’s Deadliest Diseases

Waters Corporation and Northeastern University have opened the doors of the new Waters Mass Spectrometry Laboratory within the renowned Barnett Institute of Chemical and Biological Analysis at the University. The new laboratory is dedicated to studying protein shapes and characteristics to provide pharmaceutical and biotechnology innovators with the tools necessary to develop new treatment options for some of the world’s deadiest diseases, like AIDS and cancer. "There are people all over the world working on all different aspects of this kind of research,” said John R. Engen, associate professor of chemistry and chemical biology and faculty fellow at the Institute. “What we intend to do is add a piece to the puzzle that will help researchers, scientists and doctors better understand these diseases and, ultimately, treat and cure them.” As a demonstration of commitment, Douglas A. Berthiaume, Chairman, President and CEO of Waters Corporation, led a delegation of senior Waters executives, including Art Caputo, Executive Vice President and President of Waters Division, and James L. Waters, founder of Waters Corporation, at the laboratory opening ceremony hosted by Northeastern University. The Waters Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, named after Waters Corporation founder James L. Waters who is a member of the Barnett Institute advisory board, has been completely refurbished and equipped with four mass spectrometers including a Waters Q-Tof Premier XE, LCT Classic, LCT Premier XE and Q-Tof API US which will be used to study protein conformation. For details, visit http://www.waters.com.

New LimsLink CDS Release Features Enhanced Security, Improved Enterprise Deployment and Extended Capabilities

Labtronics Inc. has announced the release of the latest version of LimsLink CDS, the industry leading solution for integration of Chromatography Data Systems with LIMS. LimsLink CDS v4.0 gives laboratories a direct and transparent connection between their Chromatography Data Systems and their LIMS, allowing analysts to automatically create sequences and send results straight to LIMS, from within their CDS client. LimsLink CDS reduces the amount of time analysts spend on chromatography data management and speeds up delivery of chromatography results to the LIMS. This latest version features an enhanced security implementation plus new features that reduce network traffic and improve client to server ratios. These new capabilities improve LimsLink CDS’ performance in an enterprise wide deployment while maintaining compliance with data integrity regulations such as FDA 21 CFR Part 11. Labtronics Special Function Suite has been added to LimsLink CDS v4.0, further extending the data management capabilities of the core LimsLink CDS application. The Special Function Suite encourages the creation of interfaces that go beyond simple data transfer to automate as much of the CDS data management process as possible. An updated LimsLink CDS Validation Toolkit has been released for LimsLink CDS v4.0 to assist with IQ and OQ of LimsLink CDS installations in a regulated environment. For details, visit http://www.labtronics.com.

Invetech Extends its Specialized Services to the Biotechnology Market

A worldwide leader for instruments and special purpose scientific platforms, Invetech has expanded its service offering to include novel early stage analysis and assessment services for biotechnology and biomedical clients. Providing an ‘idea to market’ service, Invetech offers an integrated range of services for the biotechnology market, including process development, process optimization, product specification, product fit, cost modelling, capital planning, product development, and instrument and consumables manufacturing. Invetech’s services are available as either combined or individual offerings to suit individual customer’s specific needs. Invetech has recently demonstrated its skills with the development of a closed process automation for vaccine production by providing a path forward for rational process optimization with a young biotech company that required guidance for economically evolving a proprietary and complex bioprocess into a routine production line.   The entire process involved an initial cost and optimization modelling service stage for the company to justify investing tens of millions of dollars in the production and processing suite of integrated automation components. Invetech works in collaboration with its clients to identify the specific professional and technical skill sets that will be necessary to help the client achieve commercial success. Through its exceptional body of qualified engineers and scientists, Invetech selects key team members due to their individual skills for every different project. Furthermore, by incorporating Invetech’s services into their system, customers can reduce risks involved in the production process and also follow-on costs. For details, visit http://www.invetech.us.

ClinPhone Receives First-in-Industry Accreditation from CDISC

ClinPhone has received accreditation from CDISC for its EDC product. CDISC is the Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (www.cdisc.org), a global non-profit organization that has developed standards to support the acquisition, exchanges, submission and archive of clinical research data and metadata to streamline clinical trials and improve data quality and patient safety. ClinPhone is the first clinical technology organization to receive this accreditation, which verifies that ClinPhone’s EDC product has been successfully validated and given CDISC certified status for its ODM Export capabilities. Users can run a snapshot or archival export on demand and share the validated clinical data with any internal or external system through ClinPhone Connect. This functionality allows for timely decision-making based on an accurate, single version of validated clinical data. Steve Kent, CEO of ClinPhone comments: “It is gratifying that ClinPhone is the first in the industry to receive this accreditation for our ClinPhone EDC product. As a member of CDISC, we have worked closely with the Consortium over the years to secure the introduction of this new industry standard. Our ClinPhone EDC product was successfully audited by CDISC in February 2007, leading to this new accreditation for the ODM export capabilities.” The pharmaceutical industry has made moves towards end-to-end processing with the CDISC data model for common standards, and ClinPhone has a strategic commitment to this concept. To support the continuing demands for systems integration that follows in the path of mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, the CDISC operational data format model drives the adoption of common standards across the industry. ClinPhone EDC is a single data management system that unifies the capabilities and functionality of paper data entry into one, easy-to-use platform. This powerful electronic system allows users to design a clinical study once, then collect, query, clean and manage clinical data using either an electronic or paper-based workflow. For detials, visit http://www.clinphone.com.

Kendle Selects ClinPhone EDC as Preferred Solution

ClinPhone has announced that Kendle, a leading global clinical research organization, has signed an agreement to utilize ClinPhone EDC to standardize its method of capturing clinical data for its biopharmaceutical customers worldwide. "Delivery of high-quality clinical trial data is key to Kendle’s global success”, said Sylva Collins, PhD, Vice President, Global Biometrics. “This agreement positions us to advance to the forefront of the dynamic clinical data management market.” ClinPhone EDC (formerly known as DataLabs Clinical) is based on Microsoft connected technology and servers, providing end-users with an intuitive, familiar, and easy-to-use experience. Forrester research ranked ClinPhone EDC software as the number one product in the industry in terms of ease of use. Kendle will implement the technology to ensure optimum delivery of high-quality clinical data. The company will utilize ClinPhone EDC across its worldwide data management programmes to offer market-leading EDC solutions to its customers. ClinPhone recently was named as the first clinical technology organization to receive CDISC (Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium) certification, which verifies that this powerful EDC product has been successfully validated and given CDISC-certified status for its ODM Export capabilities. This adherence to CDISC standards, when coupled with the power of the ClinPhone Connect middleware product for integration, makes clinical system interoperability a reality today. For details, visit http://www.clinphone.com.

ClinPhone Boosts Leading Market Position in Trial Management Solutions with Key Appointment

ClinPhone has appointed Michael Smyth as the V.P. of Product Management in its Trial Management Solutions Group. This group encompasses ClinPhone’s CTMS, Site Manager and eLearning products. Michael will be based in the New Jersey office in the US where he will work closely with the development and sales teams to add functionality to the products, manage client relationships and understand market needs based on customer feedback, and increase the overall presence of ClinPhone’s Trial Management Solutions within the global market. Michael joins ClinPhone with a wealth of experience in clinical and technology sales, having headed major sales operations in both Asia and Europe. Prior to working with ClinPhone, Michael held a number of senior positions at major organizations, including Business Development Director at Premier Research and most recently, Head of Global Strategic Accounts with VivoMetrics Inc. For details, visit http://www.clinphone.com.

Savi Technology Announces RFID Patent Licensing for Standards-Based Cargo Container E-seals

Savi Technology, a provider of RFID-based total asset management solutions, has announced a “QuickStart” licensing program for its intellectual property (IP) now incorporated into ISO 18185, the new standard for electronic cargo seals (e-Seals). The Savi QuickStart e-Seal Licensing Program includes a reduced licensing fee for orders received by June 30, 2007. Savi Technology, a Lockheed Martin Company, anticipates that licensing its IP for the tag-to-reader communication requirements in ISO 18185 will accelerate the worldwide use of e-Seals, improve interoperability among RFID networks, and drive greater affordability of basic e-Seals. Approved in mid-April, the ISO 18185 standard addresses technical and application standards for e-Seals, which ISO describes as “non-reusable freight container seals” that “electronically evidence tampering or intrusion through the container doors.”   e-Seals are an emerging class of active RFID devices that incorporate both a mechanical locking mechanism and an active RFID module to provide wireless alerting and location capabilities not currently possible with traditional bolt seals, which are easily breached. Containerized cargo accounts for 90 percent of world trade, and some 200 million containers move through the world’s ports each year. The SAFE Port Act of 2006 calls for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to define the voluntary use of container security devices in accordance with international standards, specifically referencing ISO, to potentially achieve faster clearance through U.S. Customs and Border Protection. For details, visit http://www.savi.com/licensingprogram.shtml.

What's New - May to June 2007 The following is a wrap-up of news of interest during the months of May to June 2007

What's New - May to June 2007
The following is a wrap-up of news of interest during the months of May to June 2007