The new version 1.1 of its Darwin LIMS now features extensive interfacing capabilities to provide integration with SAP for rapid batch disposition and release and streamlined workflow, plus a new historical data trending and charting functionality, said the firm.

In addition, the new version features a new historical data trending and charting functionality for product stability testing, allowing for real-time data review and rapid reporting.

The system is available ready to use as an off-the-shelf product and because of this, it "lowers the cost, risk and time associated with implementation, training, validation, maintenance and upgrades of traditional LIMS," said Dave Champagne, vice president and general manager of Thermo's informatics business.

"Our goal with Darwin has been to deliver as much domain-specific out-of-the-box functionality to our customers as possible."

In order to help customers switch to the new version, Thermo said it is using Migration Agent, a combination of professional services and software that reduces risk and overcomes business challenges when migrating.