Knowledge from lab practice
Insights from the world of the laboratory.
Practical knowledge on lab management, compliance, equipment, and digitalization. Experiences, best practices, and insights from the everyday world of modern labs.
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Why holistic knowledge management is the key to successful laboratory automation
Laboratory automation increases efficiency, but at the same time it also increases system complexity. Without structured knowledge management, dependencies arise, downtime becomes longer, and the causes of errors are difficult to trace. Only by centrally capturing and using operational knowledge can automation become truly manageable, sustainable, and efficient.
Julian Weber
July 7, 2026

The Untapped Power of Your Instrument Logbook — Recognizing and Realizing Its Potential
Do you keep a logbook - or actually use it? In many labs, daily entries hold enormous potential that goes untapped. While lab logbooks have been part of lab work for decades, it's only through lab digitalization that they truly reach their full potential.
Julian Weber
July 7, 2026

Laboratory Knowledge Management
Knowledge loss is one of the biggest yet most underestimated challenges in modern laboratory operations. More than 80% of laboratory personnel depend on knowledge held by individual employees. This article examines why traditional structures fail, the hidden costs caused by knowledge gaps, and how digital systems and AI can help make knowledge permanently accessible and usable.
Julian Weber
July 7, 2026

Centralized Laboratory Equipment Management: More Efficient, Safer, and Cost-Effective
Learn how centralized laboratory equipment management can optimize your processes, reduce costs, and increase equipment availability. Discover practical solutions and tools for efficient laboratory organization.
Julian Weber
July 7, 2026

Measurement Equipment Monitoring: “We Use a Validated Excel Spreadsheet for That” – When a Spreadsheet Becomes a Critical System
From Excel to Measurement Equipment Management Software: How Laboratories Can Identify Shadow IT and Transition Systematically to Professional Measurement Equipment Monitoring.
Julian Weber
July 7, 2026

Modern Laboratory Management: Why an Expensive LC/MS Project Can Quickly Fail Without Systematic Knowledge Management
Why modern analytical instruments become a risk without structured knowledge management—and how laboratories can protect the value of their investments through systematic knowledge systems.
Julian Weber
July 7, 2026





