Digitization shaping the future of testing labs: Challenges, Benefits, Case Study
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Even today we still have many examples and situations where labs rely on their manual and paper-based processes. However, in recent times, modern lab managers are becoming more aware of the benefits that digitization can bring to their operations.?
It is more evident than ever that with the support of new and smart technologies, previous efficiency- and productivity-related challenges are beginning to dissipate as manual processes are starting to be replaced with automated and integrated applications, helping to pave the way toward a fully digitalized lab.
Challenges of testing laboratories
Testing labs are currently facing several challenges that could be overcome through end-to-end digitization. One of the most pressing challenges for laboratories is the availability of skilled employees. Staff shortage has been one of the biggest hurdles for several years already, especially when it comes to preventing downtime of the lab equipment.?
The second biggest issue is knowledge management and historical data. Lab employees need a functioning knowledge management and a relevant knowledge database that they can access daily. Other issues that labs face are scattered data from different devices as most of them are not connected or they are not able to implement comprehensive analyses that would enable faster optimization or new product development as they lack access to historical data.?
Key benefits of digitizing your laboratory
Firstly, digitization improves data management as it provides a centralized place for storing, accessing, and analyzing data. This allows for efficient data sharing and collaboration among lab operators.?
Additionally, digitization enhances laboratory efficiencies by automating manual tasks and improving workflows. Moreover, digitization enables real-time monitoring and analysis, providing valuable data insights and enabling proactive decision-making, which leads to better quality control, optimized resource utilization, and reduced costs.?
Furthermore, digitization enhances compliance and traceability by maintaining comprehensive records and audit trails.
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Case study
Intertec has been working with LabV since 2021. LabV? Intelligent Solutions is a young company that brings Industry 4.0 to testing laboratories. It was founded back in December 2021, as a joint venture, of the NETZSCH Group and the INC Innovation Center. LabV specializes in the development of software for data management and data analysis in testing laboratories.
Today, LabV is a cloud-based software that will improve the workflow in your laboratory and help you to get the best out of your data in terms of:
Additionally, the software is specially designed for material testing labs that want to implement the Industry 4.0 paradigm.
"Intertec has been one of our digital sparring partners for the past several years. Their expertise, tech savviness and commitment have been fantastic and helped us navigate through unknown territory." Dr. Stefan Thomas, Managing Director, LabV.
The Takeaway
Laboratories are going through an immense transformation. As businesses evolve and consumer demand becomes more complex, labs are also becoming more agile, reliable, compliant, and efficient.
As a company, we share a common passion for helping businesses thrive by delivering high-quality software. When our partners LabV approached us with the challenge of having a tech partner that together with them would build a customer-centric solution, we gladly took on the challenge and have been delivering successfully since 2021.
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And before we let you go, here’s to the year that passed and the one that’s on the horizon! ??