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==Sandbox begins below==
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Material testing can focus on specific industries (e.g., automotive, construction, and pharmaceutical), products (e.g., car seats, asphalt, and medical devices), or raw materials (e.g., steel, gravel, and zirconia ceramic).


==1. Introduction to LIMS and LIMS acquisition==
About chemical testing of raw materials https://a2la.org/accreditation/chemical-testing/


===1.1 What is a laboratory information management system (LIMS)?===
Material testing domains:
* Aerospace
**Adhesives
**Composites
**Fasteners
**Paints and primers
**Sealants
**Etc.
*Automotive
**Adhesives
**Coatings
**Foams
**Lighting and high-visibility solutions
**Plastics
**Seating
**Etc.
*Carbon
**Activated carbon
**Coal tar
**Etc.
*Coatings, linings, and sealants
**Ceramic coatings
**Metal coatings
**Pipe linings
**Thermal sprays
**Etc.
*Construction and engineering
**Asphalt
**Brick and tile
**Fasteners
**Fenestration and glazing products (i.e., windows, doors, glass)
**Geosynthetics
**Plumbing
**Soil
**Etc.
* Insulation, foam, and composites
**Fiberglass
**Flexible and laminate urethane foam composite
**Polyester resins
**Etc.
*Lubricants and thickeners
**Metallic stearates
**Powdered metal
**Pre-formed grease thickeners
**Etc.
* Medical devices
**Ceramics
**Metals
**Screws
**Etc.
*Metals
**Aluminum
**Castings
**Copper
**Rebar
**Steel
**Tubing
**Welds
**Zinc
**Etc.
* Packaging and labeling
**Cardboard
**Label adhesives
**Pharmaceutical packaging
**Sterile barrier materials
**Etc.
* Paints and oils
**Interior/Exterior paints
**Organic coatings
**Paint on parts
**Transformer oil
**Etc.
* Paper
**Cellulose paper tape
**Crepe paper and tubes
**Kraft paper
**Pressboard
**Etc.
*Polymers and plastics
**Biopolymers
**Condoms and gloves
**Payment cards
**O-rings
**[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751616121005105 Silicone-based biological tissue mimics]
**Thermoplastic resins
**Etc.
* Raw materials
**Food and beverage ingredients
**Elemental material
**Pharmaceutical ingredients
**Etc.
* Reference materials
**Cannabinoids
**Coals and cokes
**Elemental gasses
**Isotope reference material
**Organic analytical reference material
**Pesticides
**Etc.
*Rubbers
**Bump stops
**Gloves
**Neoprene
**Silicone
**Tires
**Etc.
*Electronics and energy devices
**Batteries
**Semiconductors
**Solar panels
**Transformers
**Etc.
*Textiles
**Carpet
**Drapery
**Non-woven fabrics
**Upholstery
**Etc.
*Wood
**Dowel
**Flooring
**Lumber
**Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)
**Etc.


===1.2 What are the alternatives to a LIMS?===
Test method developers:
Introducing new technologies and products often causes people to balk because it represents a change to current operations and an expense, even if the change is beneficial. As such, some may view the acquisition, use, and maintenance of a LIMS to be too daunting. The organization may even see the value in a LIMS but finds several questions arise:
* Aerospace Industries Association (AIA/NAS/NASM)
 
* American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
* What happens if we don’t make the change to a LIMS?
* American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
* Is there an alternative technology that is less costly?
* American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)
 
* American Institute of Timber Construction (AITC)
The answer to the first question is straightforward: lab costs continue to increase, operations stagnate, sample backlogs increase, and lab personnel—including management—become increasingly frustrated. This in turn means the lab may fail to achieve its goals. That second question is politically charged, however, particularly in medium to larger organizations. There are two frequently encountered answers, both involving internal software development: let's use a spreadsheet, or let's use an [[enterprise resource planning]] (ERP) system as a solution with similar characteristics to a LIMS. The latter often occurs if a company has recently invested in an ERP solution with the idea that it will take care of all of the company’s needs (i.e., they may not have checked with the labs to see if actually will).
* American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
 
* American Petroleum Institute (API)
Before we get into a response to that second question, I'd like to ask you one. What business is your company in? Is it a software development organization, or does it want to become one? I ask this because what often happens is someone in the organization proposes custom software development as an alternative. Suppose you are seriously considering developing a LIMS alternative in-house or through a consulting firm. In that case, that is something you have to think through, taking on all the issues that plague large software development projects, including ongoing maintenance and support once the project is completed.
* American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
 
* American Welding Society (AWS)
Software development projects are fraught with issues. Examples of reasons for software project failure include:
* American Wood Protection Association (AWPA)
 
* AOAC International (Association of Official Agricultural Chemists; AOAC)
* insufficient organizational leadership
* ASTM International (ASTM)
* inadequate planning and project management
* Automakers (Ford, GM, Honda, PACCAR, Peugeot, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Volvo, etc.)
* inaccurate time and cost projections
* Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
* inadequate use of available resources
* Chemical Fabrics & Film Association (CFFA)
* insufficient understanding of changing software development practices
* Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
* poor or mismanaged communication methods
* Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN)
* poor response to project challenges that inevitably arise
* Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA/EIA)
* scope creep
* European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)
 
* Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)
• “14 Common Reasons Software Projects Fail (And How To Avoid Them)”, see https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2020/03/31/14-common-reasons-software-projects-fail-and-how-to-avoid-them/amp/
* FM Approvals (FM)
• “23 Reasons Why Software Project Fail (with Solutions)”, see https://www.netsolutions.com/insights/23-reasons-why-software-projects-fail-with-solutions/
* GE Aerospace (GE)
• “5 reasons why software projects fail and how to make them succeed”, see https://dac.digital/why-software-projects-fail-and-how-to-make-them-succeed/
* Government and military (MIL, [https://fedspecs.gsa.gov/s/federal-standards Fed], Consumer Product Safety Commission, CSFA, EPA, FDA, MMM, NAVSEA, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, etc.)
 
* Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI)
The bottom line is this: software projects develop issues, and while they may eventually succeed, while they are in development which may take a year or more, your lab is suffering
* Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
under whatever issues caused you to look for a LIMS in the first place. When you're done with the development, will you have something better than commercial products or just the best you can settle for? Commercial products will be continually improved with new features and capabilities added. That's their business, is it yours?
* International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ([https://www.iaea.org/topics/material-analysis 1], [https://www.iaea.org/topics/other-non-destructive-testing 2], [https://www.iaea.org/topics/materials 3])
 
* International Code Council (ICC-ES)
Different software development approaches will have other issues to address. ERP-based systems will have problems with instrument connections, a significant source of productivity gains. Spreadsheet-based systems 8 while seemingly inexpensive, are costly in development time and use. Spreadsheets are single-user-at-a-time systems. Everyone else has to wait their turn if someone is working with the system. They are fraught with errors creeping in, changes that may not be documented. They are difficult to validate and keep under modification control. Those factors are red flags to regulatory inspectors, particularly regarding development documentation. Is this the most cost-effective way to manage risk and utilize your resources?
* International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
 
* International Maritime Organization (IMO)
===1.3 LIMS acquisition then===
* International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
 
* International Safe Transit Association (ISTA)
===1.4 LIMS acquisition today===
* IPC International (Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits; IPC)
 
* Japanese Standards Association (JAS/JIS)
===1.5 Why a LIMS matters===
* NACE International (National Association of Corrosion Engineers; NACE)
 
* National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
==References==
* [https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/structures/manuals/scm/repository/SCM_4th_Edition_1-2018.pdf New York State Steel Construction Manual (NNSSCM/SCM)]
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* NSF International (National Sanitation Foundation; NSF)
 
* Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC)
==Citation information for this chapter==
* Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA)
'''Chapter''': 1. Introduction to LIMS and LIMS acquisition
* Suppliers of Advanced Composite Materials Association (SACMA)
 
* SAE International (SAE/AMS/AS)
'''Title''': ''Justifying LIMS Acquisition within Your Organization''
* TAPPI (Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry; TAPPI)
 
* Truss Plate Institute (TPI)
'''Edition''': First Edition
* UL Standards and Engagement (UL)
 
* United States Pharmacopeia Convention (USP)
'''Author for citation''': Joe Liscouski, Shawn E. Douglas
 
'''License for content''': [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International]
 
'''Publication date''':
 
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Material testing can focus on specific industries (e.g., automotive, construction, and pharmaceutical), products (e.g., car seats, asphalt, and medical devices), or raw materials (e.g., steel, gravel, and zirconia ceramic).

About chemical testing of raw materials https://a2la.org/accreditation/chemical-testing/

Material testing domains:

  • Aerospace
    • Adhesives
    • Composites
    • Fasteners
    • Paints and primers
    • Sealants
    • Etc.
  • Automotive
    • Adhesives
    • Coatings
    • Foams
    • Lighting and high-visibility solutions
    • Plastics
    • Seating
    • Etc.
  • Carbon
    • Activated carbon
    • Coal tar
    • Etc.
  • Coatings, linings, and sealants
    • Ceramic coatings
    • Metal coatings
    • Pipe linings
    • Thermal sprays
    • Etc.
  • Construction and engineering
    • Asphalt
    • Brick and tile
    • Fasteners
    • Fenestration and glazing products (i.e., windows, doors, glass)
    • Geosynthetics
    • Plumbing
    • Soil
    • Etc.
  • Insulation, foam, and composites
    • Fiberglass
    • Flexible and laminate urethane foam composite
    • Polyester resins
    • Etc.
  • Lubricants and thickeners
    • Metallic stearates
    • Powdered metal
    • Pre-formed grease thickeners
    • Etc.
  • Medical devices
    • Ceramics
    • Metals
    • Screws
    • Etc.
  • Metals
    • Aluminum
    • Castings
    • Copper
    • Rebar
    • Steel
    • Tubing
    • Welds
    • Zinc
    • Etc.
  • Packaging and labeling
    • Cardboard
    • Label adhesives
    • Pharmaceutical packaging
    • Sterile barrier materials
    • Etc.
  • Paints and oils
    • Interior/Exterior paints
    • Organic coatings
    • Paint on parts
    • Transformer oil
    • Etc.
  • Paper
    • Cellulose paper tape
    • Crepe paper and tubes
    • Kraft paper
    • Pressboard
    • Etc.
  • Polymers and plastics
  • Raw materials
    • Food and beverage ingredients
    • Elemental material
    • Pharmaceutical ingredients
    • Etc.
  • Reference materials
    • Cannabinoids
    • Coals and cokes
    • Elemental gasses
    • Isotope reference material
    • Organic analytical reference material
    • Pesticides
    • Etc.
  • Rubbers
    • Bump stops
    • Gloves
    • Neoprene
    • Silicone
    • Tires
    • Etc.
  • Electronics and energy devices
    • Batteries
    • Semiconductors
    • Solar panels
    • Transformers
    • Etc.
  • Textiles
    • Carpet
    • Drapery
    • Non-woven fabrics
    • Upholstery
    • Etc.
  • Wood
    • Dowel
    • Flooring
    • Lumber
    • Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)
    • Etc.

Test method developers:

  • Aerospace Industries Association (AIA/NAS/NASM)
  • American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
  • American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
  • American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)
  • American Institute of Timber Construction (AITC)
  • American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
  • American Petroleum Institute (API)
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
  • American Welding Society (AWS)
  • American Wood Protection Association (AWPA)
  • AOAC International (Association of Official Agricultural Chemists; AOAC)
  • ASTM International (ASTM)
  • Automakers (Ford, GM, Honda, PACCAR, Peugeot, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Volvo, etc.)
  • Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
  • Chemical Fabrics & Film Association (CFFA)
  • Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
  • Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN)
  • Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA/EIA)
  • European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)
  • Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)
  • FM Approvals (FM)
  • GE Aerospace (GE)
  • Government and military (MIL, Fed, Consumer Product Safety Commission, CSFA, EPA, FDA, MMM, NAVSEA, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, etc.)
  • Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI)
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) (1, 2, 3)
  • International Code Council (ICC-ES)
  • International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
  • International Maritime Organization (IMO)
  • International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
  • International Safe Transit Association (ISTA)
  • IPC International (Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits; IPC)
  • Japanese Standards Association (JAS/JIS)
  • NACE International (National Association of Corrosion Engineers; NACE)
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  • New York State Steel Construction Manual (NNSSCM/SCM)
  • NSF International (National Sanitation Foundation; NSF)
  • Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC)
  • Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA)
  • Suppliers of Advanced Composite Materials Association (SACMA)
  • SAE International (SAE/AMS/AS)
  • TAPPI (Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry; TAPPI)
  • Truss Plate Institute (TPI)
  • UL Standards and Engagement (UL)
  • United States Pharmacopeia Convention (USP)
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