Electronic Lab Notebook – ELN
Optimize how you record and organize data and collaborate on your scientific research with the help of a custom centralized Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN). Centralized ELN solution will help your CRO, laboratory, or R&D-based chemical or biotechnological business boost productivity, streamline your workflows, and support data-driven decisions within your team of scientists.
Our Services
Consultancy & Advisory
We offer expert guidance and strategic recommendations to help you choose the right ELN solution that aligns with your specific requirements, ensuring that you make more data-driven, informed decisions, and receive a product that accurately aligns with your needs.
ELN Software & Data Migration
Employee Training
We offer comprehensive employee training programs to ensure a smooth onboarding process for your team. Our training sessions equip your staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively utilize the ELN and maximize productivity.
ELN Development from Scratch
If your laboratory has unique requirements that existing ELN solutions cannot fulfill, our custom development services are here to assist. We work closely with you to design and develop a bespoke ELN solution tailored precisely to your needs.
ELN Customization
We understand that every laboratory has specific workflows and preferences. Our ELN services provide extensive customization options, allowing you to adapt the ELN interface, forms, templates, and workflows to match your laboratory’s unique requirements.
ELN Redesign
If you already use an ELN but find its interface or functionality lacking, our ELN redesign services are designed to enhance your user experience. We work closely with you to identify areas for improvement and implement a redesigned ELN interface that better suits your needs.
Benefits of Electronic Lab Notebooks
Enhanced Data Organization
Our ELN empowers you to digitally organize and store your research data, experiments, and observations in a structured and easily accessible manner, eliminating the hassle of searching through paper records and enabling efficient data retrieval.
Improved Collaboration
With our electronic laboratory notebook, collaboration among team members becomes effortless. Real-time sharing of experiments, data, and insights fosters better communication, enables seamless collaboration, and encourages a collaborative research environment where ideas can be shared and refined.
Data Security and Integrity
We prioritize the security of your valuable research data. Our ELN provides robust security measures, including data encryption, user access controls, and regular data backups, ensuring that your data remains protected and its integrity is maintained.
Streamlined Workflows
Electronic lab notebook software streamlines laboratory workflows by automating repetitive tasks and reducing manual data entry. This saves time, minimizes errors, and allows researchers to focus more on their scientific work rather than administrative tasks.
Regulatory Compliance
Our ELN is designed to support compliance with regulatory requirements such as Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and 21 CFR Part 11. It provides features and functionality to ensure data traceability, audit trails, electronic signatures, and other necessary elements for regulatory compliance.
Scalability and Flexibility
We understand the evolving needs of your laboratory. Our ELN lab notebook is designed to be scalable and flexible, accommodating the growth of your research activities. You can easily add more users, increase storage capacity, and integrate with additional laboratory instruments and software as your research expands, ensuring your ELN system grows.
Common Features of ELN
Experiment Documentation
A custom ELN enables you to create and document experiments digitally,
providing a structured framework to record your experimental details, procedures, and observations.
Collaboration and Sharing
ELN promotes seamless collaboration among team members. It facilitates real-time sharing of experiments, data, and observations, allowing researchers to work together, provide feedback, and contribute to projects in a collaborative environment.
Electronic Signatures
Our ELN supports electronic signatures, allowing you to digitally sign and validate experiment records, observations, and other critical documents. This feature enhances data integrity, traceability, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Templates and
Forms
To streamline experiment documentation, our ELN provides customizable templates and forms. You can create standardized experiment protocols, observation templates, and result forms that can be easily reused, ensuring consistency across your research projects.
Security and Access Control
We prioritize the security of your data. Our electronic notebook laboratory offers robust security features, including access control mechanisms, user permissions, and data encryption, ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to sensitive information.
Data Capture and Management
With our ELN, you have powerful tools at your disposal for capturing and managing research data. From raw data to processed results, the ELN offers a central repository to organize and store your data securely.
Electronic Lab Notebook for Industries
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
ELN is invaluable for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing a centralized platform to manage research data, documentation, and collaborations across various departments. It facilitates efficient tracking of experiments, results, and observations, enhancing data integrity and streamlining regulatory compliance processes.
Chemical and Material Science
Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
Environmental and Agricultural
ELN Development Process
Discovery
In the discovery phase, we go through your laboratory’s requirements, workflows, and goals. We engage in discussions, gather user feedback, and conduct an in-depth analysis to lay the foundation for the ELN electronic lab notebook development process.
System Design
Based on the insights gained during the discovery phase, our experienced team designs the architecture, user interface, and feature set of your custom ELN solution. We create a comprehensive plan to ensure the system aligns with your specific needs and integrates seamlessly into your laboratory environment.
Development
The development phase involves building the lab notebook electronic solution according to the defined specifications. Our skilled developers utilize the latest technologies and coding best practices to create a robust, scalable, and user-friendly ELN that meets your laboratory’s requirements.
Testing and Quality Assurance
Rigorous testing and quality assurance procedures are implemented to identify and resolve any issues or bugs in the ELN. We conduct thorough functional testing, performance testing, and user acceptance testing to ensure a high-quality and reliable product.
Deployment and Integration
Once the ELN solution has been thoroughly tested, we proceed with the deployment and integration process. Our team ensures a smooth transition from your existing systems, if any, and carefully deploys the electronic lab notebook ELN solution into your laboratory environment while minimizing disruptions to your ongoing operations.
Training and Documentation
We provide comprehensive training programs to ensure a successful onboarding process for your laboratory staff. Our training sessions cover all aspects of the ELN system, equipping users with the necessary skills to effectively utilize the software. Additionally, we provide detailed documentation that serves as a reference guide for users.
Maintenance and Support
Our commitment extends beyond the initial deployment. We offer ongoing maintenance and support services to ensure the smooth operation of your ELN electronic laboratory notebook system. Our dedicated support team is available to address any technical issues, provide software updates, and assist with any queries or concerns that may arise.
Our 4 Values
Transparency
Our clients hang out with us in the same Project Management system as our team members.
Ownership
If you want to delegate all tasks to the software development team and get the final result before the deadline, we're the right partner for you.
High Performance
We always try to over-deliver and provide the required results in the shortest possible terms.
Flexibility
We're agile, so we are ready to adapt to your requirements that may change "on the run."
The Technologies We Work With
ReactJS
HTML
CSS
Javascript
Django
Python
RabbitMQ/Celery
Postgresql
Odoo
Plone
Django ERP
RDKit
Chemaxon
NumPy
Chemotion
Our Clients
Our Team
Our Cases
LifeChemicals
Location: GermanyTechnologies: Python, Django, RDKit, ReactJS
We have created an ELN lab notebook software for the accounting and management of a chemical company LifeChemicals. Our solution instantly provides its users with accurate search results and offers them an excellent lab journal. As a result, it helps a chemical business automate its clinical trial processes and manage data more efficiently.
Cerium Labs
Location: US, TexasTechnologies: Python, Zope, Plone CMS
Another ELN we created was for Cerium Labs. This ELN allows its users to streamline daily lab processes and samples. This product helps lab managers assign and monitor jobs. It also provides advanced functionality for storing and searching for lab samples and lab test results.
What Our Clients Say
About Our Company
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of hours saved thanks to the increased productivity provided by our solutions
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Software Startup Workshops performed for our clients
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experts in our team, ready to take on a new challenge
11
years of experience in software development
6
weeks to build and launch the first version of the software product
FAQ
1. How does an ELN differ from a traditional paper-based lab notebook?
An Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) differs from a traditional paper-based lab notebook by providing a digital platform for recording, organizing, and managing laboratory data. Unlike paper notebooks, ELNs offer features such as easy searchability, data sharing, collaboration, and the ability to store large amounts of data electronically.
2. What are the benefits of using an ELN in a laboratory setting?
The benefits of using an ELN in a laboratory setting include improved data organization, streamlined workflows, enhanced collaboration among team members, increased data security and integrity, easy data retrieval and searchability, regulatory compliance support, and the ability to automate tasks, leading to greater productivity and efficiency in research processes.
3. Can an ELN be customized to suit our specific research needs?
Yes, an ELN can be customized to suit specific research needs. ELN systems often offer extensive customization options, including the ability to tailor the interface, forms, templates, and workflows to match the specific requirements of your laboratory and research processes.
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