Q/LES: The Lab Goes Mobile

Q/LES brings laboratory processes directly to mobile devices, enabling seamless, paperless data collection both in the workplace and on the go.

Access LIMS from anywhere

Q/LES expands the LIMS with mobile capabilities and brings laboratory processes to where they take place: at the lab workstation, in the field, or at remote locations. Staff members record samples, measurement values, and work steps directly via smartphone or tablet, without the need for paper lists or manual data entry. SOPs, workflows, and test reports are available digitally, and all data flows securely and consistently back into the central system—both online and offline. This makes the entire laboratory process faster, more transparent, and less prone to errors.

Q/LES is the right choice if your lab...

…must support individual or highly complex workflows.
…operates in regulated environments (e.g., ISO, GLP, regulatory requirements).
…requires secure, traceable data—including an audit trail.
…wants to centrally integrate various locations, devices, and interfaces.
…is looking for a LIMS that grows with them—both technically and organizationally.

Core functions

Mobile Sample & Data Collection

Record samples, measurement values, and steps directly on the device—without any paper lists.

Barcode & QR Code Scanning

Identify samples and materials accurately using the built-in scanning feature.

Digital SOPs & Workflows

Access instructions, test plans, and work steps at any time—digitally, up-to-date, and version-controlled.

Working Offline & Sync

Enter data even when offline; Q/LES syncs automatically as soon as a network connection is available.

Direct LIMS integration

All information is seamlessly fed back into the central system, where it is available in real time.

Intuitive, streamlined user interface

Minimizes training requirements and enables productive work from day one.

Portal for Internal and External Stakeholders

Make results, reports, or certificates available securely via your browser without the need for installation.

Use Cases

Sampling in the field and outside the laboratory

Q/LES enables fully digital sample collection—directly at remote locations, in the field, or during customer visits. Employees record samples, parameters, photos, and location data immediately on-site, eliminating the need for subsequent data transfers or updates. The process remains stable even without a network connection: All data is stored locally and automatically synchronized as soon as a connection is established. This reduces errors, speeds up the return of information to the lab, and ensures complete documentation.

Workflow-driven analyses at the laboratory workstation

In the laboratory, Q/LES supports staff with clearly structured, digital workflows. Step-by-step procedures, SOPs, test protocols, and checklists are always available in their most up-to-date versions. Work steps, measured values, interim results, and comments can be recorded directly on the device without having to switch between paper lists and a computer. This speeds up standardized routine processes, increases process reliability, and ensures that all relevant information appears immediately in the LIMS.

Material and equipment management directly integrated into the process

With Q/LES, equipment, chemicals, consumables, and batches can be uniquely identified using barcodes or QR codes. Employees document usage directly within their workflow—for example, which device was used for an analysis, which batch was consumed, or whether a device is unavailable based on status notifications. This improves traceability, prevents misallocations, and supports robust quality and maintenance management.

Mobile Support for Audit and Quality Assurance Processes

Auditors and quality assurance teams can immediately record observations, nonconformities, images, and notes in the system using mobile devices. Checklists can be worked through step by step without the need to manually transfer information later. Automatic assignment to samples, instruments, or processes reduces processing time and ensures audit-proof documentation that can be tracked in the LIMS at any time.

Documentation in cleanrooms or hard-to-reach areas

In cleanrooms, GMP environments, or restricted-access areas, Q/LES provides end-to-end digital documentation—even where paper or desktop computers are impractical. Mobile devices enable employees to immediately record measurement results, inspection steps, or status changes without having to leave the area. This reduces interruptions, improves process quality, and saves valuable time in sensitive production and laboratory areas.

Why Q/LES?

Work faster

Mobile data collection streamlines processes, reduces wait times, and speeds up data transfer back to the LIMS.

Fewer mistakes, less paper

Digital workflows, scans, and automatic assignments replace manual entries and prevent data entry errors.

Flexible anywhere

Whether in a lab, a cleanroom, or in the field: Q/LES provides support wherever paper or stationary systems reach their limits.

Seamless integration

All data flows directly into the central LIMS—without duplicate data entry, without data silos, and without additional interfaces.

Easy to use

The sleek, intuitive interface ensures that teams can get up and running right away without extensive training.

Compatibility

Q/LES is designed as a web app and is built using the Angular framework. It is optimized for use in modern browsers and works on both tablets and desktop devices. As a web app, no installation is required on end-user devices—updates are provided centrally and are immediately available to everyone. Q/LES also supports offline mode, allowing data to be captured even without a stable connection and automatically synchronized later.

Q/LES was developed as an extension of the LABS/Q LIMS and requires integration with a central LIMS.