Stop Being a Human Data Entry Clerk
Connect your instruments, automate data capture, and eliminate the transcription errors that come with every manual transfer.
Connect Your Instruments
Every time a researcher manually copies a value from an instrument screen into a notebook or spreadsheet, there is a chance of transcription error. Multiply that by hundreds of data points per week, and the cumulative risk to data integrity is significant. The ELN Suite connects directly to your instruments so that data flows into the system automatically.
The platform supports standard file formats from plate readers, spectrophotometers, HPLC systems, chromatography instruments, mass spectrometers, and more. Import instrument output files manually with drag-and-drop, or configure automated imports that watch a folder or FTP location and pull new files as they appear.
Imported data is parsed, attributed to the correct experiment, and timestamped automatically. The original file is preserved alongside the parsed results, so you always have both the raw instrument output and the structured data available for review. This eliminates transcription errors while maintaining complete traceability from instrument to record.
Supported Instrument Types
REST API
Full API Access
Every feature in the ELN Suite is accessible through a comprehensive REST API. This means your developers can build custom integrations, automate workflows, and connect the ELN to any other system in your technology stack. The API is included with every subscription at no additional cost.
The API supports creating and updating experiments, uploading files, managing users and permissions, retrieving audit trails, and triggering workflow actions. Authentication uses API keys with scoped permissions, so you can grant different levels of access to different integrations. Rate limits are generous enough for production workloads.
Documentation includes interactive examples, code samples in Python and JavaScript, and a sandbox environment for testing. Whether you are pushing instrument data from a custom script, pulling experiment summaries into a dashboard, or synchronizing records with a LIMS, the API gives you the access you need without waiting for vendor custom development.
Automate Repetitive Workflows
Researchers spend too much time on tasks that should happen automatically. Importing files from shared folders, copying values between systems, sending review reminders, and generating standard reports are all tasks that follow predictable patterns. The ELN Suite lets you automate these patterns so your team can focus on the science.
Automated file imports watch designated folders, FTP locations, or email inboxes and pull new data into the platform as it arrives. Scheduled tasks run at regular intervals to generate reports, check for overdue reviews, or synchronize data with external systems. Event-driven triggers respond to actions in the system: when an experiment is approved, automatically generate the summary report; when new data arrives, notify the assigned reviewer.
These automations reduce the manual effort that consumes hours each week and eliminate the human errors that come with repetitive data handling. Every automated action is logged in the audit trail with the same level of detail as a manual action, so automation does not compromise your compliance posture.
Automation Examples
LabVia
Visual Workflow Automation Engine
Visual Automation With LabVia
The REST API is powerful for developers, but not every automation should require writing code. LabVia is a visual, flow-based automation engine that lets anyone on your team build workflows by dragging, connecting, and configuring nodes on a canvas. If you can draw a flowchart, you can build a LabVia automation.
LabVia supports IoT device connectivity for real-time data capture from environmental sensors, freezer monitors, incubators, and other connected devices. Event-driven triggers respond to conditions like temperature thresholds, file arrivals, or experiment status changes. You can chain multiple steps together to create complex workflows that span instruments, the ELN, external APIs, and notification systems.
Running flows are monitored through real-time dashboards that show execution history, success rates, and alerts for failures. Because LabVia is part of the ELN Suite ecosystem, every automated action is logged in the same audit trail as manual actions. Your automation is fully documented and compliant from the start.
Frequently Asked Questions
What instruments can I connect to the ELN Suite?
The ELN Suite accepts data from any instrument that outputs standard file formats. This includes plate readers, spectrophotometers, HPLC and chromatography systems, mass spectrometers, PCR machines, and many more. If your instrument produces a file, the ELN Suite can import and parse it.
Is the REST API included with every subscription?
Yes. Full API access is included at no extra cost with every ELN Suite subscription. You do not need to purchase an add-on or upgrade to a different tier. API documentation, code samples, and a sandbox environment are provided to help your team get started quickly.
Do I need a developer to set up integrations?
Simple integrations like file imports and scheduled data pulls can be configured by lab staff without any coding. For custom API integrations or complex automation workflows, basic programming knowledge is helpful, though LabLynx support can guide you through the process.
Can I automate data imports on a schedule?
Yes. You can configure scheduled imports that pull data from shared drives, FTP servers, or instrument output folders at regular intervals. The system processes incoming files, parses the data, and attaches it to the appropriate experiment automatically.
What is LabVia and how does it differ from the API?
The REST API lets developers build custom integrations with code. LabVia is a visual, flow-based automation engine that lets you build workflows by connecting steps without writing code. It supports IoT device connectivity, event-driven triggers, and complex multi-step automations that go beyond what a simple API call can do.
Can the ELN Suite connect to our LIMS or other lab systems?
Yes. The REST API supports bidirectional data exchange with LIMS, ERP, and other enterprise systems. You can push experiment results to your LIMS, pull sample data into the ELN, or synchronize records between platforms. LabLynx also offers LabLynx LIMS as part of the broader ELab platform for teams that want a unified solution.
Connect your lab
See how the ELN Suite eliminates manual data entry and connects your instruments.