LIMS Blog

The latest version of Lockbox LIMS, Lockbox 2.17, includes new features and enhancements to improve usability, scalability, and compliance for all laboratory types. This release expands upon the milestone release of Lockbox 2.0 last year. Highlights of Lockbox LIMS version 2.17, discussed below, include a clinically verified release, Sample Hierarchy Visualizer, CSV import enhancements, query...

Summary Efficient CSV import tools allow laboratories to upload large datasets quickly, reducing manual data entry and errors. Scalable data imports support small imports in a few minutes or large imports (batch insertion of up to 50,000 records), making it a beneficial tool in many lab settings. Custom field mapping, error detection, and validation ensure...

What is the best LIMS? This article answers a question Lab managers and CIO’s often ask: What is the best LIMS software? Based on configurability, compliance readiness, instrument integrations, and implementation quality, the best LIMS in 2026 include Lockbox LIMS (all-in-one solution, Salesforce-native), Benchling (R&D-centric), Qbench (flexible cloud solution), LabWare (enterprise scale), and Clarity LIMS...

What LIMS is the best for NGS labs? This article answers the questions that many next-generation sequencing (NGS) lab directors and managers often ask: What is the best LIMS for my genomics lab? Linda D’Amore and Jennifer Jacobi are both LIMS experts and former sequencing laboratory professionals. They have worked in genomics labs around the...

Summary In this article, two scientists and LIMS experts, Jennifer Jacobi and Reese Shlykova, discuss why Lockbox LIMS – one of the most configurable, cloud-based LIMS platforms built for scientific growth – is the best laboratory information management system option on the market in 2025.   Introduction As laboratories reevaluate their current LIMS, or recognize their...

Summary Lab managers and IT professionals often ask, “Should I build my own LIMS or buy a pre-built LIMS system for the lab?” If your lab is deciding whether to build or buy a LIMS, it is important to understand the long-term implications of relying on a homegrown system. This article reveals the disadvantages of...

Lab managers often ask: How do you know when it’s time to replace your legacy LIMS system? The answer is clear – when outdated software limits your lab’s ability to scale, integrate modern tools, or maintain compliance. Legacy LIMS systems often struggle with limited access, poor scalability, frustrating user experiences, and compliance risks. If these...

Summary The Lockbox QMS Quality Events module fulfills your laboratory’s need for a Deviation and CAPA quality event tracking system. This module allows users to: Report quality events, deviations, and CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions) with ease. Monitor the status and progress of Quality Events in real-time. Assess the potential impact of Quality Events on...

Summary The Lockbox QMS Document Control module fulfills your laboratory’s need for a cloud-based document management system. This module allows users to: Create a single, centralized repository for all quality documents.   Maintain a change log of all changes in each version. Ensure only the latest approved version of a document is accessible. Customize approval workflows...

Summary Next-generation sequencing (NGS) always presents a complex workflow for a lab. Developing a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for next-generation sequencing can be very difficult because each lab requires its own modifications to an already-complicated set of NGS steps. Lockbox LIMS offers customizable features to streamline data capture, prevent errors, and improve efficiency, making...