2004 edition incorporates new web services architecture that opens up core business logic to allow other applications and systems to access its functionality
Thermo Electron announces the release of SampleManager 2004, a new generation of its flagship Lims (laboratory information management system) now offering powerful web capabilities such as XML (extensible markup language) processing and an advanced web interface for dynamic data submission.
Providing the foundation for a laboratory automation solution, SampleManager 2004 is said to be the ideal choice for organisations seeking a proven, dependable Lims to serve as a corporate standard for consistent performance and predictable deployments across the global enterprise.
SampleManager 2004 incorporates new web services architecture that opens up core business logic to allow other applications and systems to access its functionality.
The product utilises XML to seamlessly integrate with enterprise resource planning systems, as well as chemical information databases and document management software.
A new web browser facilitates access by a wider user base, including business managers and process engineers located anywhere in the world.
Samples and testing requirements can also be submitted via a web interface through a standard internet security model.
Customers benefit from productivity gains and cost savings: no client installations - updating all users is as simple as updating the web server with no implementation or upgrade delays.
Reduced system validation costs.
Reduced costs for IT administration, training, and deployment.
Streamlined access to data for increased efficiency and productivity.
The SampleManager solution also now offers new instrument integration capability that provides significant advantages to customers, including streamlined system administration and advanced functionality for the mapping and parsing of instrument output.
As opposed to conventional PC-based instrument integration applications, SampleManager's design utilises scalable architecture based on Microsoft.net technology. Thermo will feature SampleManager 2004 at the Pittcon 2004. SampleManager can be implemented to support local or global lab deployments, is scalable for a large user base and is available in multiple languages.
The system is also flexible and configurable to accommodate the various workflows, lab types and user communities that exist across the enterprise.
SampleManager is said to be the world's most widely used Lims, with an installed base of over 1100 systems supporting approximately 45,000 daily users in 43 countries around the world.
Thermo Electron was recently named life sciences instrument company of the year by Frost and Sullivan.
Thermo was selected because of its ability to provide total solutions to customers, from outfitting an entire lab with equipment to prepare and analyse samples, to software that manages all the data.
