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Laboratory Workflows – a quick brief:
- A laboratory workflow is a set of procedural rules used to manage and coordinate tasks between people and systems in the lab.
- Lab workflows for sample management ensure that all steps and requirements in a defined process are correctly followed.
Within the scientific field, laboratory workflows are an essential part of any lab assay. They can often be complex which can be further complicated by human error.
The reliability of the OneLab software is one of its defining features, the software offers a clear platform for protocols that are designed to enhance productivity.
The OneLab software has been designed to perfectly integrate into your organizations laboratory operations.
User-friendly Interface:
Having a streamlined user system is crucial when dealing with the integration of new system software within your organizations laboratory. OneLab’s interface allows scientists to design bespoke laboratory protocols using a simple graphical drag-and-drop system.
Having a simplified process reduces the chance of errors that are associated to complex protocols and workflows. Sample preparation actions such as serial dilutions, concentration normalization, and temperature control are all included in the software to be used with the relevant Andrew+ domino.
The system allows users to design their own steps they want to be included, steps like heating, shaking, and centrifugation within the protocol ensures that even the most intricate experiments can be accurately replicated.
Design your lab protocol with OneLab:
Define your laboratory protocol in OneLab through an intuitive graphical drag-and-drop design interface. For example, to perform a liquid handling operation, add the required consumables and samples on the virtual bench, and then drag the pipette from the source to the destination as you would on a real bench.
With OneLab you will be able to add heating, shaking or centrifugation steps and more. From any computer or tablet you may have at hand you can log into the cloud based software to create your experimental protocol.
Seamless Execution and Automation:
After you’ve designed your protocol, there are flexible options offered by OneLab. Researchers can manually follow step-by-step guidance provided by the software, ensuring precise adherence to the protocol.
Devices like the Pipette+ and Andrew+ pipetting robot integrate seamlessly with OneLab, automating liquid handling tasks and minimizing human error. The Andrew+ robot, for example, allows scientists to transition from manual pipetting to automated workflows without requiring extensive training in lab automation, thereby freeing up valuable time for more critical tasks.
OneLab: Seamless Collaboration
Collaboration with colleagues across the globe is seamless with OneLab. Labs and teams can share newly designed protocols within OneLab, creating secure and repeatable experiments.
This capability is particularly valuable in regulated environments where protocol adherence is crucial. It allows for repeatable and precise testing across sites and lab analysts to support research and data gathering.
Real-time Tracking and Reporting
The tracking within OneLab is one of it’s defining features, all steps of your experiments are tracked which provides a detailed audit trail that supports troubleshooting and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Reports are generated automatically, which gives researchers the clarity of how their experiments have been conducted, allowing for easy review and refinements.
OneLab: Existing Protocols
OneLab contains a protocol library with validated protocols for various sample preparation assays that can be added straight to your OneLab projects. You can use these methods in your lab right away, enabling you to get up and running even faster. If you don’t find what you are looking for, protocols are constantly being adding to the library.
Connected Devices
Discover a rapidly evolving ecosystem of connected devices that Waters is building together with partner organizations, supporting a wide range of laboratory workflows and labware.
Enter the real smartlab with equipment’s that can either use manually including Pipette+ or employ with Andrew+ for more complex automation workflow.
Pipette+ plus for example, can be used for manual pipetting for less complex tasks but with full traceability using OneLab which can guide the user through the workflow.
OneLab by Waters is a transformative laboratory software that addresses the critical challenges of sample preparation methods. The user friendly interface revolutionizes workflow creation supporting scientists to conduct sample preparation with greater precision and confidence.
In addition, OneLab communicates over the network by means of the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Standard. In the same way that you access your bank account, this establishes an encrypted link between a web server and a browser.
For more information about OneLab and to explore its features, visit Waters’s OneLab page.
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