Case Study

A Regional Materials Testing Laboratory

How a materials testing laboratory modernized their operations with ClearLine LIMS and cloud infrastructure — going from manual processes to a fully digital workflow.

Industry
Materials Testing
Engagement
Implementation + Managed
Timeline
6 Weeks to Live
The Challenge

Manual Processes Holding Back Growth

This regional materials testing laboratory serves construction and engineering firms across their area. As their client base grew, their manual processes couldn't keep up.

1
Paper-based sample tracking

Sample logs were maintained on paper and spreadsheets, making it difficult to track status and maintain chain of custody documentation.

2
Time-consuming reporting

Generating client reports required manually compiling data from multiple sources, taking hours per report batch.

3
No centralized data

Critical lab data lived across multiple systems and personal files, creating risk and inefficiency.

The Solution

ClearLine LIMS + Cloud Infrastructure

We implemented a complete technology overhaul — deploying ClearLine LIMS for laboratory management and building a modern cloud infrastructure to support their operations.

LIMS Implementation

  • Configured for materials testing workflows
  • Migrated historical sample data
  • Custom report templates
  • Client portal for result delivery

Infrastructure Setup

  • Cloud hosting with automatic backups
  • Docker containerization for reliability
  • Monitoring and alerting setup
  • Secure access and authentication
The Results

Measurable Impact from Day One

70%

Reduction in report generation time

100%

Digital chain of custody

6 wks

From kickoff to fully operational

Ongoing Partnership

After the initial implementation, this lab chose to continue with CTM for ongoing managed services — including hosting, maintenance, updates, and technical support. This ensures their systems stay current and their team always has expert support available.

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