Key Developments

In February 2023, STARLIMS Laboratory Information Management System, an ultimate lab information management system project, was launched. This marked a significant milestone for the life sciences division of Waker Bioscience in Shanghai. Renowned for its expertise in Chinese gene therapy risk assessment, Shanghai Waker Bioscience Co., Ltd is a biotechnology company, strategically employed STARLIMS to streamline operations through automation, fulfilling its long-term digitization objectives and regulatory compliance requirements simultaneously.
In October 2022, LabVantage Solutions, a laboratory information management system (LIMS) provider, announced its merger with Biomax Informatics, a software company, to amplify scientific discovery and product innovation while bolstering customer service offerings.
In July 2022, LabWare, a laboratory informatics company, announcement of Yposkesi's selection of its 'LabWare Pharma Solution' LIMS for implementation at its Corbeil-Essonnes site in France. Yposkesi, a premier contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for gene therapy viral vector production in Europe, seeks to bolster regulatory compliance and streamline analytical processes.
In June 2022, LabVantage Solutions, a laboratory information management system (LIMS) provider, and Holo4Labs, a reality solution company, entered into a global cooperation agreement to integrate LabVantage LIMS with Holo4Labs' mixed reality software. Leveraging VR Microsoft HoloLens 2 goggles, this innovative integration equips lab technicians with holographic overlays, facilitating tasks such as reagent management, sample location identification, and instrument calibration guidance for improved experimental efficiency.
In May 2022, LabLynx, a laboratory informatics company, introduced the 'CannaQA Standard Edition' LIMS solution, a component of its CannaQA suite that is tailored for startup and emerging cannabis testing labs. This solution is designed to enhance testing workflow efficiency and facilitate rapid turnaround times.
In April 2022, Scitara, a software company, announced a partnership with PerkinElmer to integrate the PerkinElmer Signals Research Suite informatics platform with laboratory resources via the Scitara Scientific Integration Platform (SIP). This partnership aims to drive digital transformation by establishing a fully interconnected laboratory ecosystem characterized by standardized data integrity, enhanced mobility, user configurability, and system adaptability.