INTEGRIS LIMS GmbH

iLIMS, developed by INTEGRIS LIMS GmbH (formerly CSS LIMS GmbH), is a modular laboratory information and management system (LIMS) designed for modern operational, research, and contract laboratories. Founded in Dresden in 2003 and owner-managed ever since, the company has grown to a team of 30 dedicated employees and a strong network of partner companies. iLIMS serves laboratories of all sizes — from small specialized labs to large institutes — with a primary focus on the German market, delivering practical, flexible software that keeps laboratories in full control of their data at all times.

At its core, iLIMS is built around maximum flexibility and data sovereignty. Laboratories are not obligated to use cloud infrastructure; they can choose to deploy on their own IT environment or in the cloud, ensuring sensitive laboratory data remains under their control. The platform operates as modern, platform-independent client-server software with an intuitive interface, customizable dashboards, forms, and workflows, and step-by-step process guidance. INTEGRIS LIMS GmbH operates under ISO 9001 quality requirements and achieved ISO 27001 certification in 2025.

Key Modules and Capabilities

• Sample and Measurement Management: Core LIMS functionality for tracking samples and managing measurement data throughout the laboratory workflow.
• CRM and Invoicing: Integrated customer relationship management and billing modules, particularly relevant for contract laboratories managing client orders and reporting.
• Device and Inventory Management: Seamless management of laboratory instruments and consumable inventory within the same platform.
• Customizable Dashboards and Workflows: Users can tailor forms, dashboards, and process flows to match the specific needs of their laboratory environment.
• Interface and Device Integration: Connectivity to laboratory instruments and external systems, with structured interface integration as part of every implementation.

Industry-Specific Solutions

• Food: Supports contract laboratories in the food industry with compliant data transmission, individual test report creation, accurate terminology handling, and transparent processes from order receipt to final report.
• Water and Environment: Helps environmental and water laboratory managers meet quality requirements and coordinate processes efficiently from sampling through to reporting, supporting successful accreditation.
• Wine and Beverages: Developed in partnership with Göttert Software since 2015, this solution combines Peter Göttert's long-standing wine analytics expertise with flexibly configurable, state-of-the-art technology.
• Material and Material Testing: Accompanies quality control workflows from material receipt through to automatic report generation, delivering a transparent and efficient testing process.
• Medicine and Pharma: Meets strict regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical sector, supporting efficient workflows with integrated modules for CRM, sales, and project management.

Compliance and Standards

• Supports GxP regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical and life sciences laboratories.
• Compatible with DAkkS accreditation standards and ISO-based quality frameworks.
• Company itself is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 (achieved 2025).
• Ensures laboratories remain compliant with all relevant standards while maintaining safe and transparent processes.

Implementation Methodology

• Project Start and Analysis: Kick-off at the customer's location to capture current processes, devices, data flows, and interfaces, and to define goals, project scope, device connectivity, and milestones.
• Concept and Planning: Development of a concept covering target processes, system architecture, interfaces, and data migration, followed by a transparent timeline, resource plan, and risk analysis.
• Implementation: Setup of software and device hardware (including printers), configuration in the laboratory environment, interface integration, data migration, and structured testing.
• Test Phase: Structured testing of functionality, performance, interfaces, and data quality, with preparation for acceptance by laboratory management and quality assurance.
• Training and Go-Live: Targeted employee training, support readiness, and monitoring to ensure a smooth transition to productive operation.
• Post-Go-Live Support and Optimization: Ongoing support contracts, process fine-tuning, goal achievement evaluation, and upgrade planning as a long-term partner.

The implementation process follows Scrum methodology, with weekly or bi-weekly project consultations between customer and iLIMS project teams, sprint-based task management, and access to the online ticket system Redmine for effective project tracking. Notable partnerships include a collaboration with Göttert Software for wine laboratory solutions (since 2015), a strategic partnership with Codemers GmbH (2023), a cooperation with TU Dresden's SmartLab Systems research group (2020), and participation in the EdgeVision project supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (2024). iLIMS received the Saxon Innovation Award in 2015.