Low cost, off-the-shelf, out of the box, entry level laboratory information management system can be rapidly deployed in the smaller laboratory or single department within any industry
Matrix Express Lims provides all the key functions expected of a laboratory information management system (Lims) including sample/work registration, worklist creation, result entry, result validation, sample approval and reporting.
In addition, sample/test status may be monitored.
Data tables for sample submitters, products/substances, tests and system users are provided.
The product is FDA 21CFR11 ready and features eSignature, audit trail and version control.
Matrix Express may be upgraded to a site-wide Matrix Plus system and can be further upgraded to Matrix Enterprise Lims.
Matrix Plus offers complete configurability of screens and menus and hence complete appearance of the system without the need for programming or use of proprietary, esoteric scripting tools.
Matrix Lims is described as a true 'n-tier' application and can be deployed across a network in many different ways.
It is divided into four layers - a workflow layer, a business logic layer, a database access layer and a powerful Asp.Net application that provides exactly the same screens for use via a web browser as those of the Windows client.
OneTime software configuration technology greatly simplifies product deployment over the web, since screens only need to be configured once for use on the web, client/server, thin client, Citrix/Windows Terminal Server and Pocket and Tablet PCs.
Matrix Lims upgrades are always backward compatible and have been since the very first version introduced 14 years ago, despite the massive changes in the product.
The Autoscribe policy of no core code customisation, coupled with a high degree of configurability, is key to the continual upgrade path.
Matrix Lims is proven to grow with both small and large businesses.
New features and new technology are accessible without the need to change systems.
Matrix Lims is faster to implement, easier to user and better by design, says Autoscribe.
The company provides extensive support to Matrix users through support contracts which include regular software upgrades.
A hotline telephone service is provided, plus consultancy services, instrument interfacing advice and implementation, custom software for specialist applications, and a full range of training courses.
System configuration is also offered which includes a site visit for the purposes of defining the exact needs prior to installation.
Matrix Lims users benefit from regular user group meetings at which topics such as support, technical issues and future developments are most commonly presented and discussed.
User meetings also provide an opportunity for users to input their ideas for future enhancements and to exchange ideas and views with other users.
The concept of user meetings is one that is fully encouraged and supported by Autoscribe, saying it needs to know the opinions of its customers in order to maintain high standards and development innovation.
Autoscribe provides regular training courses covering a variety of topics covering Matrix Lims and other scientific and business software.
Training courses may also be provided at a customer's site, or at a hotel local to that site.
It offers a range of customer configurable training courses from system overview to system management.
Courses are intended for the complete spectrum of customer employees from the occasional user of scientific and business solutions software through to Lims administration and associated IT support staff.
Certificates of attainment can be provided for customer training records.
Autoscribe routinely runs regular web based training sessions on a variety of topics.
Typically these run for 1-1.5 hours and customers can book on a multiple company course or alternatively book a 1:1 session with a course instructor.
