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Built for testing laboratories, QBench is a cloud LIMS that brings samples, workflows, lab data, inventory, reporting, quality processes, and client interactions into a single system. From order placement through sample processing, results, and automated reporting, QBench supports every stage of lab operations. Lab teams configure their own workflows, data fields, and automation rules, so the software fits existing processes instead of forcing new ones. When requirements shift, labs can adjust fields, processes, and automations without depending heavily on custom code. Instruments, software, and outside systems connect to QBench through file parsers and a robust API, which moves data automatically and limits repetitive entry and transcription mistakes. For reporting beyond the LIMS, labs can connect QBench to Tableau, Power BI, Domo, or Looker via REST API. What labs get with QBench: Sample and workflow management Configurable workflows and custom data fields Workflow automation Instrument and system integrations File parsing and API connectivity Inventory management A client portal Automated reporting Analytics and operational insights Connections to Tableau, Power BI, Domo, and Looker A built-in Quality Management System (QMS) Because it runs in the cloud, lab teams get secure access to their data, workflows, quality management, and reporting in one centralized platform. Implementation and ongoing guidance come from a team that includes former bench scientists who understand laboratory workflows.

Qualio is a purpose-built quality and compliance platform for life sciences companies operating in complex, high-stakes regulatory environments. Medical device, SaMD, biotech, and pharma teams use Qualio to replace fragmented eQMS tools, spreadsheets, and consultant-driven audits with a single, validated system that delivers continuous audit and inspection readiness. Qualio combines a modern eQMS with Compliance Intelligence—an AI-driven layer that continuously evaluates how well real operating data aligns with regulatory requirements. Instead of treating audits as one-off events, teams gain always-on visibility into compliance coverage, risk exposure, and readiness across FDA, ISO, EU MDR, GxP, and software-intensive standards. Core quality workflows—document control, training, CAPA, change management, supplier quality, and design controls—are directly connected to regulatory obligations and objective evidence. Deep integrations with Jira, Azure DevOps, GitHub, TestRail, and Salesforce automatically capture proof from development and operational systems, eliminating manual evidence gathering and reducing compliance drag on engineering teams. Compliance Intelligence runs multi-standard gap analysis in under an hour, flags emerging risks before they become findings or 483s, and maps reusable evidence across frameworks to accelerate submissions and market expansion. All insights are explainable and traceable back to specific clauses and internal policies, supporting validation and audit expectations. The result: audit readiness in weeks instead of months, fewer fire drills, faster launches, and lower long-term compliance cost. Qualio turns compliance from a reactive burden into a predictable, scalable system.