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Free LIMS for educational purposes
A LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) can be an extremely valuable tool for laboratories. A LIMS collects, stores, and evaluates analytical data. By automating the collection and storage of this data, a LIMS can help users make informed decisions. There are quite a few free LIMS solutions on the market. Below, we explain what a LIMS even is, what features it includes, and which free LIMS is best for nonprofits and educational institutions.
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What is a LIMS?
Have you ever wondered what a LIMS even is?
A Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is a computer system that allows scientists, lab technicians, and quality managers to effectively manage the flow of samples and associated data to improve lab efficiency. With LIMS, scientists can track the progress of individual samples, create reports on laboratory performance, and share information with others in a secure manner. LIMS also allows for efficient tracking of compliance with regulations such as Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
In order to be effective, a LIMS must be well-organized and easy to use. It should also allow for data entry into various fields so that samples can be tracked quickly and easily. Furthermore, a good LIMS should provide for the secure sharing of information among scientists. By using a LIMS, laboratories can speed up their workflow and improve their overall performance.
Sample Management
LIMS software is a one-stop solution for managing your samples throughout the entire sample life cycle. LIMS software helps to streamline and automate the process of collecting, analyzing, and managing your samples. This software can help reduce the time it takes to collect and analyze your samples, ensuring that you receive accurate results in a timely manner.
Workflow Management
In a busy lab with large-scale research and multiple projects, efficient decision making is vital. One way to improve productivity is by using a laboratory information management system (LIMS). A LIMS can play the pivotal role of streamlining decision making within the lab. It can help identify potential problems and optimize processes, allowing researchers to focus on their work instead of dealing with administrative tasks.
Reporting
In today’s business world, it is essential that companies have a accurate and up-to-date reporting system in place. A good LIMS provides businesses with the ability to track inventory levels, generate reports on sales and inventory trends, and manage maintenance schedules. By automating these tasks, businesses can reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Free LIMS for non-profit organizations and educational institutions!
For non-profit organizations and educational institutions, there is an option to purchase a free LIMS with comprehensive features. Non-profit organizations and educational institutions can purchase a free LIMS from Fink & Partner to gain comprehensive features. The LIMS includes the ability to manage data, track interactions, and measure results. With the free version, users can also export data in a variety of formats.
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University of Bern: Free LIMS for Institute of GeologyThe University of Bern is a German-language comprehensive university founded in 1834 in the Swiss federal capital of Bern. In total, eight faculties, around 150 institutes and nine inter- and transdisciplinary...
FREE LIMS is the perfect solution for your research in university, college or school!
Qualification criteria for a free of charge LIMS license
The use of free of charge LIMS software has become increasingly popular in recent years as companies try to save money on their software licensing costs. There are, however, a few key qualifications that businesses must satisfy in order to qualify for a free LIMS license.
If any of the following applies to you, Fink & Partner team is happy to provide you with a Free LIMS licence and support you every step of the way (Planning, Installation, Implementation, and Service & Support):
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You are interested in free software for research purposes
You are a non-profit organization
Your project is non-profit
You are doing research for a university, a college or a school
You are working on your dissertation
You pursue another charitable or educational purpose
How to get a free [FP]-LIMS license
How do you get your free LIMS license as a non-profit organization or educational institution? The way to your free LIMS solution is very simple:
Contact us and book a free LIMS demo. In the demo, we will clarify the qualification criteria for a free license in detail and discuss how to proceed.
If your non-profit organization or educational institution meets the qualification
criteria, we will check the system requirements and provide you with all the necessary information to prepare for the installation of the LIMS software.
We will make an appointment to install the free LIMS on the server. We will give you a short briefing so that you can get started right away and take full advantage of all the LIMS features.
Frequent Asked Questions
Is there a difference between the free LIMS and a paid LIMS?
The free LIMS [FP]-LIMS corresponds to the [FP]-LIMS professional version in terms of functionality. This means that you can access all the functionalities of a qualified LIMS even with a free version. For this reason, we have developed strict qualification criteria for obtaining a FREE license. We want to specifically support non-profit organizations and educational institutions with the free version.
How do I find out if the free LIMS is right for us?
To find out if the free [FP]-LIMS is the right LIMS for your purposes, it is best to book a free demo and find out. We will be happy to answer your specific questions.
By the way: Many well-known institutions and educational facilities already use the LIMS software. We will be happy to name the references in a conversation.
Why do you offer a free LIMS?
At Fink & Partner, we specifically want to support non-profit organizations and educational institutions by providing a free version.