We’re now well into 2025, and it’s clear this year is a milestone for laboratory digitization and automation. As labs worldwide continue to embrace AI-powered analytics, IoT-connected devices, and cloud-based platforms, digital connectivity has become essential. Fast, seamless communication, instant data sharing, and smooth integration between LIMS, LES, ELN, and other systems are no longer just goals; they are the foundation driving scientific breakthroughs and enabling real-time data access to tackle global challenges more effectively than ever before.
So, what does it mean for your lab when end-to-end digital workflows and process automation are fully in place? Imagine managing all your instruments from a single, scalable platform, with your devices communicating through smart sensors and internet-of-lab-things (IoLT) technology, while your entire LEAN Lab is accessible on mobile devices, anywhere, anytime.
Embracing digitization and automation means adopting a new mindset moving beyond siloed workflows and mountains of paperwork into a digitally integrated, paperless laboratory environment. Automation of routine tasks reduces errors and boosts efficiency, allowing your team to focus on innovation, accelerate research, and collaborate across teams and geographies.
Sustainability also remains a top trend, with labs using digitization to optimize resource use, reduce waste, and support green lab initiatives. Additionally, personalized user experiences and customizable dashboards help improve productivity and employee satisfaction.
As we move through 2025, we want to hear from you: What opportunities has digitization and automation brought to your lab? What challenges or concerns have emerged?
Let’s engage in a constructive dialogue about the future of laboratory work, leveraging the power of digital transformation and advanced lab automation technologies.