Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

An Integrated LIMS for Biotech Labs

Every sample linked to its design and experiment.
Lab Thread is an integrated project management, ELN, LIMS and molecular biology platform designed to make scientists’ lives easier. It’s a Benchling alternative for teams who want clear pricing, a quick start and an easier life. Prices are published for every plan, setup takes two to four weeks, and scientists can largely teach themselves.
What your demo will cover:
Your current setup, and how your projects, samples and designs would map onto Lab Thread
A live look at how simple day-to-day recording is, with molecular design, ELN, inventory and project plans working as one record
What moving your existing data would involve, and what pricing looks like for a team your size

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In 30 minutes, we'll walk through your specific workflows and show you exactly how Lab Thread connects your research from bench to cloud.
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When LIMS becomes short for limitation

Whether your sample management lives in a spreadsheet or a standalone LIMS, the result is the same: a vial in a freezer whose full history, the design that started it, the protocol that created it, the experiments that used it, is somewhere else, or nowhere at all. Lab Thread does things differently.
Our Solution

What Lab Thread does differently

Take a look around

Native plasmid map in Lab Thread

Origin Story

Every sample is linked to its DNA design and the ELN record that created it.

DNA primer design in Lab Thread

Search and Filtering

Find samples by custom tag, project name or creator ID, and use freezer storage maps to retrieve them.

Fragment isolation in Lab Thread

Write Once, Update Everywhere

Change a status, volume or location once, and it carries through every linked record.

Digital gel simulation in Lab Thread

Audit-Ready Logs

A permanent, timestamped history for every sample, ready for regulatory review.

Testimonials

What customers say

William L.
Principal Scientist
MatchBio

Intuitive ELN with Outstanding Developer Support and Rapid Updates

I've been really impressed with how intuitive Lab Thread is to use compared to the ELNs I have used in the past. The software is very logically constructed, with a simple and accessible user interface. I have largely been able to teach myself to use it, with occasional reference to the short, but informative training videos. The other area that stands out is the support from the developers and ease of reporting bugs/requesting news features. The support request tool allows for recording of a short video to demonstrate a bug, which makes it very easy for the user to report any issues. Fixes for bug reports have typically been rolled out with 24 hours, which is very impressive! The development team have also taken onboard feedback from our scientists and quickly implemented new features when requested. The quality of support has been markedly better than my experience with two of the large established ELN providers.The software is clearly still being refined and we have encountered bugs, or features that are a bit clunky in their first iteration. However, the developers have always taken onboard our feedback and quickly made revisions that fix bugs or improve functionality, and so there is very little I don't like about the software.

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Matthew Tridgett
Lead Scientist Vector Development
Akimbo Bio

We've been using Lab Thread as our electronic lab notebook, and it's been a great addition to our workflow. The ELN feature is intuitive, with a logical layout that makes using the platform straightforward. I like that we can make a digital version of the lab. Being able to manage and link reagents, samples, cell lines, and plasmids directly within ELN entries makes data recording and traceability simple and efficient. This integration helps keep records organised and reduces the admin required for documenting experiments. Overall, Lab Thread has made experimental documentation more streamlined for our team.

Darren Phung
Process Development Sr. Scientist
Vyriad

My experience with the ELN system has been very positive. It is easy to set up, straightforward to use, and has an intuitive interface that makes navigating the system simple. The platform helps streamline documentation and record management while requiring minimal training. Overall, it is a user-friendly and efficient tool that supports daily laboratory operations effectively.

FAQ

What is an integrated LIMS ELN?

A LIMS and an ELN that are partsof one connected record on a single data model, so every sample links to thedesign and experiment that created it, and each entry exists once.

How does Lab Thread help me find samples in a large freezer?

Lab Thread provides detailedfreezer storage maps and metadata filtering, so you can locate samples bycustom tag, project name or creator ID.

How much does Lab Thread cost?

Lab Thread is priced per seat, and every plan is published on its pricing page. Academic groups of up to five users can use a free plan that covers the ELN, project management, the Molecular Biology Suite, and sample and storage management. Industry teams choose from Core, Core+ and Pro.

How long does setup take, and do we need an IT team?

Setup takes two to four weeks, and no IT team is required. Scientists can largely learn Lab Thread on their own with short training videos, and the team that built it provides onboarding and support.

Can I move my data into Lab Thread, and take it out again?

You can import tabular data with downloadable import spreadsheets and archive data from most other platforms as PDFs. For complex migrations, Lab Thread's team can help, and offers this free to Pro plan customers with more than five seats on a minimum two-year contract. You can export your data whenever you wish, and if you cancel, you keep read-only access for 12 months to export your data.

Is Lab Thread 21 CFR Part 11 compliant, and where is data hosted?

All Lab Thread plans are 21 CFR Part 11 compliant, with every action timestamped and attributed. Supporting compliance documentation, version history and digital signatures are included on Pro plans. Lab Thread runs on Microsoft Azure, with AES-256 encryption at rest and 99.999% data availability.

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