IDBS E-WorkBook
IDBS E-WorkBook brings together an electronic lab notebook (ELN), laboratory execution system and LIMS for research and development.
What IDBS E-WorkBook is
IDBS E-WorkBook brings together an electronic lab notebook (ELN), laboratory execution system and LIMS for research and development. Its ELN captures experimental data and supports searches across structured and unstructured content, tagging, comments, dashboards and collaboration on experiments and projects. Workflows are intended to promote consistency and repeatability. Version control, audit trails and multi-step digital signatures support GxP use; IDBS states that the offering is 21 CFR Part 11 and GxP compliant. A Chemistry module handles compound and reaction drawing, reagent lookup, amount calculations, product registration and compound or substructure searches. Instrument Reader can capture measurements from networked balances, pH meters, pipettes and callipers. The software is available through cloud and on-premise deployments. Cloud access works through a browser on desktop or mobile devices, while APIs support connections to other systems and instruments. IDBS also describes inventory tracking, external collaboration and sample requests. The product is paid, with pricing on request. IDBS was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Woking, UK.
Good
- Captures experimental data with repeatability-focused workflows.
- Supports audit trails and multi-step digital signatures.
- Chemistry tools include compound and substructure search.
- Instrument Reader captures measurements from networked lab equipment.
- Available in cloud and on-premise deployments.
Watch out
- Pricing is available only on request.
- The cloud service requires browser access and an internet connection.
Who it suits
E-WorkBook suits research and development teams that need to capture experimental records and coordinate laboratory work. Its compliance workflows, chemistry tools and instrument capture may also fit organizations with those requirements.
Verdict
E-WorkBook combines lab records, execution and information management with chemistry, instrument capture and compliance capabilities. Consider it if those functions match your research workflows, and request pricing from IDBS.
The facts
Each one read from IDBS E-WorkBook's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Browser access
- The E-WorkBook ELN help page says users sign in by entering their organization's E-WorkBook host URL in a web browser, and that JavaScript must be enabled.checked 7 Oct 2026
What it does
- Chemistry
- The chemistry capability lets users draw molecules and reactions, calculate stoichiometry, and record procedures, parameters, associated data and outcomes.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Cloud deployment
- E-WorkBook Cloud is a SaaS service accessible through browsers or devices with an internet connection, including desktop and mobile devices.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- IDBS states that its E-WorkBook offering is 21 CFR Part 11 and GxP compliant.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Compliance features
- The ELN supports version control, auditing and multi-step digital signature workflows for GxP use.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- IDBS describes E-WorkBook as available in cloud and on-premise deployments.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Experimental data
- E-WorkBook ELN captures and manages experimental data.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Experimental records
- The ELN is the core engine for capturing experimental data, with workflows intended to support consistency and repeatability.checked 7 Oct 2026
- External collaboration
- The product page describes secure collaboration with external partners and sample requests that can be tracked as work is fulfilled.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Instrument capture
- The Instrument Reader can capture measurements from networked balances, pH meters, pipettes and callipers directly into the electronic lab notebook.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- IDBS says instruments and equipment can connect through pre-built connectors, configurable interfaces and programming interfaces.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- IDBS describes E-WorkBook as having a long history with top pharmaceutical companies and other large companies in adjacent sectors.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Inventory
- The inventory capability tracks equipment and raw material use across experiments.checked 7 Oct 2026
- On-premise availability
- IDBS said it would continue offering on-premise solutions alongside its SaaS offering.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- IDBS describes E-WorkBook as software combining electronic lab notebook (ELN), laboratory execution system (LES) and laboratory information management system (LIMS) capabilities.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Product scope
- E-WorkBook combines electronic lab notebook, laboratory execution system and LIMS capabilities for research and development.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Request service level
- E-WorkBook Request is described as a fully managed SaaS environment with a guaranteed 99% uptime.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Search and collaboration
- E-WorkBook ELN supports structured and unstructured content search, tagging, comments, dashboards and collaboration on experiments and projects.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- IDBS Cloud is built with Amazon Web Services, and IDBS says its cloud security information covers security, performance and robustness.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security certifications
- IDBS states that its management systems cover quality under ISO 9001 and information security under ISO 27001, and that its cloud data centers hold SOC 1, SOC 2 and SOC 3 certifications.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- IDBS customer support operates 24×5, from 11:30 AEST Monday through 17:00 PST Friday, according to its support page.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Company
- IDBS says it was founded in 1989 and joined Danaher’s Life Sciences platform in 2017.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1989checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Woking, UKchecked 28 Sep 2026
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