A new integration designed to improve laboratory monitoring and compliance has been launched by lab technology firms Elemental Machines and eLabNext. The Elemental Machines’ Connector, now available for free via the eLabMarketplace, will allow researchers to track real-time environmental data through eLabNext’s Digital Lab Platform.
The software enables laboratories to automatically monitor temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors using wireless sensors. This capability is expected to enhance sample integrity, support regulatory compliance, and improve overall lab efficiency by allowing researchers to respond swiftly to temperature fluctuations and other potential risks.
Ed Seguine, CEO of Elemental Machines, described the integration as a major step forward in laboratory technology. “We are proud to continue our partnership with eLabNext and serve customers worldwide. By merging insights from Elemental Machines with eLabNext’s platform, we are giving scientists and lab professionals access to more sophisticated data on sample conditions before and during scientific processes,” he said.
The Elemental Machines’ Connector is designed to work seamlessly with the Digital Lab Platform, capturing and documenting data in real-time via cellular networks. According to the developers, this ensures greater transparency in lab operations, offering users instant alerts when conditions deviate from set parameters. These alerts could be particularly critical for labs handling sensitive materials, such as clinical samples, pharmaceutical compounds, and biological specimens.
Zareh Zurabyan, Head of eLabNext Americas, highlighted the significance of the development. “Centralising lab data is one of the core missions of our Digital Lab Platform,” he said. “The Elemental Machines’ Connector makes it possible to automatically collect and integrate environmental data from lab equipment, providing users with an easy-to-access record of temperature fluctuations, including their duration and severity. This is crucial for ensuring the integrity of scientific samples and improving reproducibility.”
One of the key features of the system is its ability to provide historical data on temperature deviations. This means that scientists and lab managers can track the entire lifecycle of a sample, helping them maintain strict quality control standards. The integration is particularly relevant for research and development laboratories, clinical diagnostics, and long-term biobanking facilities, where temperature stability is essential.
The technology relies on Elemental Machines’ Element-T sensors, which are capable of continuously monitoring freezers, refrigerators, and lab spaces. These sensors automatically transmit data, reducing the need for manual record-keeping and enabling laboratories to comply with industry regulations more efficiently.
The launch of the free add-on in eLabNext’s marketplace is expected to increase accessibility for labs worldwide, allowing institutions to adopt the system without significant upfront investment.
Zurabyan noted that, with labs generating vast amounts of data daily, integrating automated environmental monitoring into a unified platform would streamline operations and reduce the risk of sample loss. “This collaboration strengthens lab workflows, ensuring scientists have full visibility into equipment status and sample storage conditions,” he said.
The Elemental Machines’ Connector is available now for download from the eLabMarketplace, with researchers encouraged to explore its capabilities to enhance their lab operations.
