eLabNext has announced the integration of its customizable Digital Laboratory Platform with SPT Labtech’s BioMicroLab Scan, a compact and user-friendly barcode reader. Available through eLabNext’s eLabMarketplace, this integration aims to improve efficiency in research labs by enabling fast and seamless scanning of a wide range of laboratory samples. The free add-on allows eLabNext users to easily scan and decode tubes, cryovials, cryoboxes, glass vials, and ANSI/SLAS microplate standard labware, ensuring smooth sample identification and enhanced workflow management.
Streamlining Sample Identification and Data Transfer
This integration addresses one of the most common challenges in research labs: efficient sample identification. By incorporating the BioMicroLab Scan, eLabNext users can work with confidence, knowing that the sample tracking process is automated and accurate. The device is capable of decoding multiple formats, including SBS format racks and cryoboxes, in seconds. Once the samples are scanned, data is instantly transferred to the eLabNext platform, ensuring that researchers maintain the integrity of their sample libraries.
As a result, scientists are relieved of the need to manually enter sample data, giving them more time to focus on vital research tasks. This streamlines workflow and boosts overall efficiency, allowing labs to handle larger sample volumes and complex inventory management with ease. The automatic transfer of information ensures that research and data integrity are maintained throughout the process, from sample creation to inventory update.
A Versatile and Fast Solution for Modern Labs
The integration of the BioMicroLab Scan into eLabNext’s platform is designed to simplify lab operations without sacrificing flexibility. One of the key advantages of the BioMicroLab Scan is its speed. Capable of decoding SBS format racks in less than one second and cryoboxes in under two seconds, the device ensures rapid sample processing, even in high-throughput environments. This speed is critical for labs working with large datasets or multiple samples that need to be tracked efficiently.
SPT Labtech’s Product Manager for Sample Management, Cory Tiller, emphasized the importance of speed and flexibility in lab environments: “The combination of eLabNext’s approachable platform and the BioMicroLab Scan’s flexibility means that any lab with 2D barcoded tubes can go from sample creation to inventory update in moments.”
Enhancing Lab Scalability and Automation
With today’s labs increasingly requiring seamless automation, eLabNext is constantly seeking tools that help labs manage and track samples more effectively. The integration of the BioMicroLab Scan with eLabNext’s platform is a powerful solution to streamline operations, especially for large labs managing extensive inventories. Zareh Zurabyan, Head of eLabNext, Americas, noted, “By allowing users to integrate the BioMicroLab Scan with our platform, they can secure their samples with one of the most versatile laboratory barcode readers on the market, enabling them to scale their operations more efficiently.”
This integration not only improves efficiency but also supports the scaling of lab operations. As research labs grow in size and complexity, the need for reliable, automated solutions becomes more pressing. With eLabNext and BioMicroLab Scan, labs can seamlessly track and manage samples, ensuring that their operations are both streamlined and scalable.
Optimized for Cold Environments
Another significant benefit of the BioMicroLab Scan is its compatibility with cold environments. Labs often require equipment that can perform reliably in low-temperature settings, particularly in life sciences research, where samples are stored in freezers or cryogenic conditions. The BioMicroLab Scan is specifically designed to handle these challenges, ensuring that sample tracking remains uninterrupted, regardless of the environmental conditions.
Conclusion
The integration of SPT Labtech’s BioMicroLab Scan with eLabNext’s platform offers research labs a comprehensive solution to improve sample tracking, enhance data integrity, and streamline laboratory workflows. With its speed, versatility, and compatibility with cold environments, the BioMicroLab Scan helps labs achieve greater efficiency and scalability in their operations. As a result, researchers can focus on their core tasks, confident that their sample identification and data management are in safe hands.
