The new architecture of v5.9 provides users with a new toolkit to easily and infinitely customize site-specific data structure and presentation utilized by the Lims modules
PerkinElmer announced the introduction of Labworks Lims v5.9 - the first release built on an entirely new computing platform - at Pittcon 2006.
By virtually eliminating the need for users to write their own custom interfaces, Labworks Lims v5.9 significantly reduces implementation time and costs, as well as long-term cost of ownership.
"We've used the state-of-the-art Microsoft.net development platform to create an architecture that provides users with an unprecedented ability to custom-tailor their own systems," commented Jonathan Rennert, vice president and general manager, Analytical Sciences, for PerkinElmer's Life and Analytical Sciences division.
"The bottom line is that we put the customers in the driver's seat".
"They can easily add functionality as their needs change and evolve." A new Data Class Designer Tool enables users to easily add and integrate customized data fields and build their own structures for information availability.
The new Template Designer layout tool allows the user to control how information is presented and organized, with a redesigned, integrated query mechanism that eliminates imposed hierarchies to significantly streamline data searches.
"You no longer need to think like a Lims developer to query your data," added Rennert.
The Labworks Desktop has been redesigned to support customer-defined workflow navigation.
Module folders, along with the related files, reports and templates, are displayed in a familiar Windows format for greater ease-of-use.
Users can also create multiple levels of folder sharing or designate restrictions to specific folders.
Other key functionality advances include expanded security features that facilitate regulatory compliance with ISO 17025 and other standards.
An embedded Cyrstal Reports tool, unique to Labworks Lims, streamlines reporting.
With this new v5.9 release, PerkinElmer is continuing to apply its Project Team approach for Lims implementations that meet customer site-specific requirements.
The Labworks proprietary discovery process identifies unique bottlenecks and challenges in each customer environment.
"Our implementation time is significantly less than what is required for competitive systems," explained Rennert.
"With two decades of customer service expertise, we are known for our support and ability to get systems up and running quickly and cost-effectively."
