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Implementing a validated LIMS ensures effi cient and compliant information management in the laboratory.


Summary


ISO17025 is a quality management system that requires management commitment to be effective. While a LIMS can support the quality management system, it cannot replace management commitment. However, investing in and implementing a LIMS demonstrates management commitment and supports various aspects of the QMS. A LIMS helps with compliance by showing that processes and operational requirements are in place and adhered to. It also reduces audit and inspection overheads by integrating information into a single place. Additionally, it instils confi dence in customers that the laboratory is competent and the data valid. Modern integrated LIMS are crucial for achieving and maintaining ISO17025 accreditation


References:


1. ISO/IEC 17025:2017 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories https://www.iso.org/standard/66912.html


2. LIMS System Validation White Paper https://www.autoscribeinformatics.com/resources/white-papers/ lims-system-validation


More Information:


A more detailed paper with worked examples on LIMS can be requested from Dr Phil Williams at phil@lims4u.co.uk or on LinkedIn at ‘LIMS4U’. Phil, with over 37 years’ experience in Lab automation, founded LIMS4U in 2020 and offers LIMS marketing services primarily via LinkedIn (over 28,500 followers).


Acknowledgements


Thanks to Autoscribe (https://www.autoscribeinformatics.com/) who supplied some of the fi gures and dialogue used.


Why Infrared Radiation Heating?


Infrared radiation heating refers to the spectrum between 0.7um-100um of light waves, emission and transmission accompanied by obvious, directional energy transmission. The energy transmission does not need any media, even in vacuum space. The infrared heating uses an electromagnetic wave with a wavelength of 2.5 to 15 um. This speed is much higher than the rate of conduction and convection. Thanks to this radiation heating technology, Wiggens hotplate and stirrer can be used for speedy heating up for various shaped vessels including round-bottom fl asks, and the solution inside can be heated up to a maximum temperature of 450°C in a very short time.


The hotplate and stirrer, with its advanced infrared radiation technology, is characterised by direct, clean and safe heating compared to oil heating. The high infrared permeability ensures that the heating energy is transferred quickly and with very limited loss, i.e. it heats liquids fast and thus saves time and energy. PID control or advanced ICC technology enable good temperature stability. If the Pt-100 sensor is connected, temperature-controlled work with stability of ± 2°C can be reached in most applications.


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Innovative Solutions for Laboratory Ventilation and Airfl ow Control


Seat Ventilation is a leading manufacturer of extraction systems designed to handle corrosive or toxic gases and vapours, with a signifi cant presence in the French market and worldwide. These high-performance systems are utilised in a range of applications, including laboratories, chemical and petrochemical industries, water treatments, swimming pools, food industries, electronics, hospitals, universities, surface treatments, and other areas. The ventilation fans are made from anti-corrosion polypropylene, which is installed in the centre of a toxic and corrosive working area, as it is more resistant than stainless metallic materials. Seat products are distributed in 80 countries and are known for their design, colour coding, and reliability. Seat Ventilation offers solutions for controlling, maintaining, and regulating laboratory ventilation and airfl ow. Their L.SOLUTION concept enables operators to tailor their extraction system to their specifi c requirements, improve laboratory management, and better protect personnel from potential hazards. The controllers offered by Seat are compliant with standard EN 14175 and can reduce energy consumption by up to 60% when used in an extraction system.


Seat Ventilation focuses on optimising their products by reducing costs and speeding up delivery. The company achieves this through a dedicated team of ventilation specialists who assist customers in selecting the appropriate equipment for their needs and budget. The safety of users is a top priority, and Seat Ventilation manufactures high-quality, durable, and low-maintenance products to ensure that safety is never compromised.


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High-Throughput Thermogravimetric Analysis for up to 19 Samples


With its user-defi ned temperature and atmosphere settings, Eltra’s TGA Thermostep can determine various parameters such as moisture, volatiles, and ash in a single analysis at temperatures up to 1000°C. And with the ability to simultaneously analyse up to 19 samples, weighing up to 5g each, you can achieve a high throughput and accurate results with ease.


One of the most impressive features of the TGA Thermostep is its management of crucible covers. This unique function allows for the precise determination of volatile content in samples such as coal and coke - a valuable tool for researchers and industry professionals alike.


Say goodbye to laborious heating and weighing with the TGA Thermostep’s programmable furnace and integrated balance system. This powerful combination saves time and maximises effi ciency, making Eltra TGA analysers an ideal alternative to standard laboratory ovens and muffl e furnaces.


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