Industrial software APWsoft

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Overview
APWsoft controls automated sample preparation processes, captures and stores preparation metadata, and generates reports for the APW workstation. The software provides an operator-focused interface to integrate automated sample preparation into academic, industrial R&D and quality control laboratory workflows.

Benefits

• Scalable architecture with central MS-SQL database for single‑PC or networked installations
• Readable audit trail and product version control to support traceability and compliance
• Designed to support implementation of systems meeting 21 CFR part 11 (electronic records/signatures)
• Intuitive user interface to simplify method transfer and standardize procedures across sites
• dEsign™ DoE variable to automate AQbD workflows for robust method development
• EmpowerLink™ integration to link sample metadata to results via native CDS connectivity

Highlights
Automate your method development
Automated Sample Preparation produces reproducible, documented preparation steps equivalent to or better than manual workflows. Automation standardizes sample history and accelerates method development using AQbD-driven developer options.

EmpowerLink™ – Online
The system can connect directly to analytical instruments (e.g., HPLC). After each preparation, samples can be prepared and injected automatically. When connected to a chromatography data system, sample metadata (ID, weight, concentration) is transmitted to create sample sets for analysis.

EmpowerLink™ – Offline
CDS sample sets can be generated without an instrument connection. Samples are prepared offline on vial plates and later moved to the autosampler; EmpowerLink Offline creates sample sets on the HPLC and transmits all relevant metadata with no vial re‑racking.

Framework – All key functions
The APWsoft framework supports single‑PC and multi‑computer networked installations with a central SQL database and includes data collection, recording, analysis, evaluation, reporting and test data management in line with 21 CFR part 11 requirements.

Features / technical specifications

• Scalable MS-SQL based architecture for independent and networked operation
• Complete audit trail and product version control for traceability
• Designed to meet 21 CFR part 11 requirements
• dEsign™ DoE variable for automated AQbD workflows
• EmpowerLink™ online and offline modes for CDS sample set automation
• Automatic capture and transmission of preparation metadata (ID, weight, concentration)
• Functions for data collection, recording, analysis, evaluation and reporting
• Suitable for academic research, industrial R&D and QC laboratory environments