LabVantage Solutions, Inc., a global provider of laboratory IT solutions and services, today announced the release of LabVantage CORTEX, a next-generation artificial intelligence (AI), analytics and automation platform. The launch represents a strategic evolution of the company’s laboratory IT portfolio, integrating advanced artificial intelligence and smarter automation into the core LabVantage LIMS experience to help laboratories operate with greater accuracy, efficiency and confidence.
LabVantage CORTEX is built to support the growing demand for intelligent, automated laboratory environments across industries, including pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, food and beverage, oil and gas, forensics and more. LabVantage CORTEX provides a customer-centric artificial intelligence and automation analytics ecosystem that helps labs improve efficiency, reduce errors, and deepen data insights to accelerate R&D. This change is timely, as a recent survey found that more than 75% of labs plan to implement artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies within the next two years. LabVantage CORTEX complements and extends the capabilities of LabVantage LIMS, enabling more adaptive, self-optimizing laboratory environments.
LabVantage CORTEX is more than just an upgrade. A fundamental rethinking of how laboratories interact with their data and processes, LabVantage CORTEX places our customers at the forefront of laboratory innovation, enabling autonomous workflows, predictive quality control and seamless regulatory compliance.
Gary Stimson, principal architect and head of AI technologies, LabVantage Solutions
A platform built for modern laboratory automation
At the core of LabVantage CORTEX is a marriage between AI-based innovation and the stable LIMS environment. LabVantage CORTEX is a multi-tenant, cloud-native platform where autonomous AI agents can orchestrate complex lab tasks within the core LIMS. This approach allows labs to adopt rapid AI developments without the downtime or risk of a full system upgrade.
Using this cloud-native foundation, LabVantage provides a seamless, low-risk transition path for existing customers. Designed as a cloud-native software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, LabVantage CORTEX seamlessly integrates with Internet of Things (IoT) devices and digital twin technologies to support real-time environmental monitoring, predictive maintenance and proactive laboratory management. Together, these capabilities enable labs to remain agile, scalable, and prepared for future demands.
Mikael Hagstroem, CEO of LabVantage Solutions, described LabVantage CORTEX as a testament to the company’s vision of an autonomous laboratory ecosystem where artificial intelligence allows scientists to focus on discovery rather than routine tasks. He further stated, “LabVantage is committed to steadily improving LabVantage CORTEX with semantic capabilities, more AI functions, and seamless integration with new technologies. Our goal is to help customers accelerate discovery and get to market faster, while supporting scientific progress and operational efficiency.”
Intelligent features that deliver measurable impact
LabVantage CORTEX introduces a range of AI-enabled features designed to address persistent operational challenges, including:
- Worksheet help assist with data entry and analysis;
- Sample management assistance to simplify repetitive processes and optimize resources;
- Stability study help monitor product trends and create protocols.
- Process simplification to help free up time for laboratory staff; and
- Automated compliance monitoring aligned with FDA, EMA and ISO standards.
These capabilities are intended to reduce manual effort, minimize errors, streamline workflows, and provide actionable insights throughout the laboratory lifecycle.
To explore how LabVantage CORTEX can optimize your lab operations, visit www.labvantage.comor meet LabVantage leaders at Pittcon 2026 (March 7-11) in San Antonio, Texas (Henry B. González Convention Center, Booth #2837).
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