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LabWare - Powering your laboratory of the future
With so many laboratory software vendors out there, you might be wondering, what’s different about LabWare? Why is LabWare the best LIMS & ELN to digitalise your laboratory?
By paying close attention to customer needs, making effective use of key technologies, and serving as a reliable and trusted partner, LabWare has emerged as the clear industry leader in laboratory automation. In projects large and small, local and global, routine and complex, LabWare has realised success by meeting commitments and exceeding expectations.
LabWare’s Enterprise Laboratory Platform is a unique and proven suite of product capabilities that encompass LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System), ELN (Electronic Laboratory Notebook), and LabWare Mobile in an integrated and enterprise-ready solution, and now incorporating LabWare Analytics, the capabilities have been extended even further.
Connecting Science, Bridging Innovation for over 50 years OFC -
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Why do many companies in a variety of industries come to the same conclusion? One simple reason: Results Count!
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Deciphering the code of chemical and biological processes: The role of AI in laboratory research Oliver King-Smith
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Revolutionising biobank operations: The role of LIMS Dr Phil Williams
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Automated extraction of metabolites from plant tissue samples Tecan
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Bespoke biosafety: Building a custom biosafety cabinet around your laboratory automation equipment Julianne L. Baron
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