The Netherlands is known for its progressive approach to technology and innovation. The Dutch LIMS market is expected to grow at a steady pace and in the meantime renew their existing LIMS to one of the Next Generation. Therefore we had decided to bring our market-leading LIMS solution, QLIMS, to Europe. 

Similarly to Germany, QLIMS is well-suited for a wide range of industries in the Netherlands. These industries are Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Oil and Gas, Medicinal Cannabis, Forensics, Contract Lab, Metals and Mining, Environmental and Water, Genomics, Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Clinical. 

SaaS and no coding LIMS is well adapted in The Netherlands.

QLIMS ensures that processes are in compliance with Dutch and international standards, reinforcing consumer trust in products and services. 

In addition, our team in Europe includes Dutch-speaking professionals to assist you. Leading OnQ Software Europe is renowned LIMS expert Ron Kessels who comes to us with many years of experience helping laboratories achieve their informatics goals.

Last but not least, it is important to note that our EU Home base itself is in the Netherlands. We understand the importance of clear communication and effective support, and that’s why our multi-language staff is available from the city of Roermond.

To learn more about how QLIMS can benefit your company contact us, or request a demo now!

The dynamic world of dairy processing has faced continuous regulatory demands, compelling them to adhere to the most stringent food hygiene and safety standards. In this blog post, we dive into the significant role of LIMS in the dairy industry. We will be exploring how it enhances quality control, optimises processes, and contributes to delivery of the dairy products to consumers.

Quality Control

LIMS plays a crucial role in ensuring strict adherence to quality standards throughout the production process. The implementation of LIMS enables seamless control of testing procedures, ensuring efficient data tracking and reporting. 

Quality Control (QC) laboratories in dairy manufacturing conduct comprehensive sampling at various stages of the process. From farmyard sampling to tanker sampling and production testing, each step ensures milk quality and product compliance. Specialised processes like yoghurt and cheese production undergo additional QC testing, while shelf-life testing and environmental checks ensure adherence to high-quality standards throughout the production cycle.

Product Innovation and R&D

LIMS not only serves as a tool for quality control, but also promotes product innovation and research and development in the dairy industry. It plays a crucial role in supporting the R&D lab’s operations. LIMS provides valuable information on product formulations, sensory assessments and market trends. This enables the creation of innovative dairy products that meet evolving consumer demands. 

Compliance with Regulations

LIMS aids dairy companies in maintaining compliance by automating record keeping, ensuring traceability, and generating comprehensive reports for audits and inspections.  From farmyard sampling to production and specialised processes, each step demands adherence to regulatory guidelines. LIMS plays a pivotal role in streamlining and automating compliance processes, offering efficient record-keeping, traceability, and reporting functionalities. 

At OnQ, we are deeply committed to delivering the highest standards of quality and safety in your dairy products. By upholding stringent quality control measures and facilitating data-driven decision-making, QLIMS revolutionises dairy processing operations. 

To learn more about how QLIMS can benefit your company contact us, or request a demo now!

In recent years, Germany emerged as the leader in the European LIMS market. The rising demand for lab automation in Germany has led to the adoption of LIMS. The push towards industry 4.0 has created the demand for modern technologically advanced solutions such as QLIMS.

OnQ Software with over 30 years of experience in the field, offers a powerful solution for diverse industries. QLIMS is available in Germany for all industries such as Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Oil and Gas, Medicinal Cannabis, Forensics, Contract Lab, Metals and Mining, Environmental and Water, Genomics, Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Clinical. 

OnQ has made strategic decisions to cater to the German market efficiently. QLIMS hosts its services in the AWS region of Frankfurt. QLIMS also provides dedicated German-speaking staff. This localised support ensures that laboratories in Germany can receive efficient assistance, with language not being a barrier. 

Another remarkable aspect of QLIMS is its adaptability to meet the requirements of quality control and research and development labs. Its flexibility allows laboratories to optimize their operations, regardless of their specialisation. It can ensure adherence to strict quality standards and facilitate groundbreaking scientific discoveries.

QLIMS is dedicated to supporting German ingenuity, reflecting the nation’s rich history of innovation and engineering excellence. As we mentioned in the first paragraph, Germany has the largest share of the European LIMS market. It is clear that LIMS adoption is thriving in this country. As Germany embraces cutting-edge solutions like QLIMS, the country’s commitment to innovation continues to shine on the global stage. 

Transitioning to a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is a significant decision for laboratories seeking enhanced efficiency and data management. But when is the best time for moving to LIMS?

Determining the right time to make this transition is crucial for a successful implementation. In this blog post, we are shedding light on a crucial topic, the best time of moving to a LIMS for laboratories.

First of all, the test volume conducted by the laboratory is an important consideration. A general guideline is to have a minimum of 500 tests per month before considering the implementation of a LIMS. This indicates that the laboratory has a significant workload to warrant LIMS adoption.

Even though test volume is important, the size of the laboratory/company should also be taken into account. Sometimes a laboratory conducts 500 tests per month, but it may be relatively small. In such cases, it is advisable to wait until the maximum capacity reaches around 300-350 tests per month.


One crucial factor to consider is the Return On Investment. Determining ROI is an important step in justifying an investment in LIMS. This evidence-based approach allows laboratories to make informed decisions. By evaluating the expenses incurred in the lab operations, laboratories can estimate the potential cost savings and efficiency gains that a LIMS can bring.

Laboratories must also consider regulatory compliance, audit trail requirements, and data security. Moving to a LIMS helps meet regulatory standards, maintain data integrity, and ensure a secure environment. Laboratories should assess whether their existing systems or processes adequately meet compliance and security needs.

Determining the best time for a laboratory to transition to a LIMS involves careful consideration of various factors. While having a minimum test volume is a general guideline, the laboratory size and ROI are equally important aspects to assess.


If you would like to assess whether your laboratory is suitable for transitioning to a LIMS or have any questions regarding the implementation process, we are here to help. Contact us today to explore the possibilities of enhancing your laboratory operations with LIMS.

The relationship between data is extremely important to understand and effectively turn this data into information to help with business decisions.

Even though large amounts of data are being stored this doesn’t seem to be enough, it isn’t until people can see those data points and how they correlate to other data points that it becomes of value.

In the LIMS world this can be;

1. Batches, samples and sub-samples… the genealogy! 
2. Instruments, their modules and associated components.
3. Projects, requests and corresponding samples.

Like a family tree of linkages for the scientist to make decisions.

The interactive tree view in QLIMS shows the genealogy quickly on the screen and lets users navigate directly to parent and child records by clicking on the ID’s.

       Moving from paper or Excel-based data to a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is a significant step towards enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and productivity in laboratories. However, it’s essential to consider several key factors to succeed in the transition. In this blog post, we will explore the five key factors that contribute to a successful implementation when moving from paper or Excel to a LIMS.

1. Data Selection

Determining which data will be migrated is critical. Effective data selection ensures that the essential data is preserved. Also, accurate migration to LIMS supports seamless continuity of laboratory operations.

2. Relevant Functionality in the LIMS

It’s essential to select an appropriate LIMS provider because it aligns with your laboratory’s specific requirements. The right LIMS provider can offer the necessary features and support for a successful implementation.

3. Change Management Plan

Implementing a LIMS requires organisational management change effectively. Change management strategies ensure a smooth transition and successful adoption of the LIMS throughout the organisation. They incorporate items such as the training plan and communications plan to bring the team along the journey.

4.  Comprehensive Understanding

Gaining an understanding of the laboratory’s workflow, objectives, and needs is crucial. This includes engaging with lab staff, managers, and other stakeholders to identify pain points, needs and requirements. A comprehensive understanding of these factors enables the optimization of the LIMS to effectively support laboratory operations.

5. Having a LIMS champion

Assigning a dedicated LIMS champion can significantly contribute to the success of the implementation. This individual takes responsibility for overseeing the transition and providing training. Having a LIMS champion ensures focused attention during the implementation process.

Read our “Breaking the LIMS Data Migration Barrier” here and see how we have integrated with qcKen from ZIFO Rnd which is a revolutionary new tool that completely meets your needs.

If you have any further questions about the data migration, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re always happy to help and provide additional information.

Extensive state-of-the-art research and development lab with some detailed Excel spreadsheets, but the time is to embrace the era of LIMS, this is Lab 4.0 after all!

The challenge? Convincing people to let go of their spreadsheets. To convince them they’ll need the same flexibility while being controlling enough to reduce potential errors while looking good and being easy to use…

For a solution, we need to enter the Result Matrix!

1. A total overview of the workflow within a batch of samples.
2. Possibility to drill down a complete workflow into 1 or more steps.
3. See only the information you need to see with intelligent filtering options.
4. Interactive result entry within the workflow. Qualitative, quantitative and checks & balances.
5. Possibility to save commonly used filter combinations.

Now they continue their work on the QLIMS platform. Stay tuned for more exciting ‘Field Notes’! 

The customer is both knowledgeable in their field and technically capable. Strong Python scripting skills and great ideas.

The challenge is to collate data from multiple long files being generated by this instrument, perform calculations, validate the data, upload it to the sample and attach graphs generated on the fly without any manual intervention.

How will we solve this? 

We need to write a Python script for our Bridge module that ingests the files and then calculates averages based on the raw data from the instrument.

Then we can load the customer’s own Python script into the QLIMS Bridge to generate the graphs. Our own script can attach the graphs as attachments to the relevant sample records.

Problem solved, fully automated solution!

We know the technical capability of the bridge, but we learn more and more with each implementation of the power in real-world laboratory scenarios.

In today’s dynamic laboratory landscape, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for providing exceptional services to customers. At OnQ Software, we are excited to announce updates to our QLIMS packages that are designed to empower laboratories with enhanced capabilities and flexibility.

With the inclusion of the Lab Execution System (LES) module in QLIMS Professional and role-based configuration management in QLIMS Starter, we are taking another step towards enabling laboratories to streamline their operations and achieve greater efficiency. In this blog post, we will dive into the key features of these updates and how they can benefit your laboratory.

The Laboratory Execution System (LES) module is pragmatic, user-friendly, and efficient, and enhances QLIMS Professional, guiding laboratory technicians through each step of a method to ensure correct and accurate SOP execution. With the LES module’s seamless integration, laboratories can streamline their operations, improve data integrity, and enhance overall performance.

In addition to the LES module, QLIMS Starter now includes role-based configuration management. This exciting update offers greater flexibility for labs, allowing them to tailor QLIMS Starter to their specific workflows and user roles. By customising user roles, permissions, and access levels, labs can optimise efficiency and ensure compliance with industry standards.

By further enabling the paperless, digital laboratory, the QLIMS platform continues to empower laboratories with enhanced integration, configuration, and automation. Experience streamlined lab workflows, improved data integrity, and the ability to deliver better services through OnQ Software updates. Stay ahead of the competition and drive excellence in your lab operations with QLIMS.


To learn more about how QLIMS can benefit your company contact us, or request a demo now!