AON LIMS automates laboratory operations across heavy industries, commercial testing hubs, and process manufacturing plants. From automated sample intake to regulatory-compliant digital Certificate of Analysis (COA) generation, eliminate paperwork, curb human error, and achieve total data integrity.
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A Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is a specialized enterprise software architecture designed to record, track, and manage laboratory samples, instrument data, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and test results. Modern LIMS solutions replace manual logbooks with secure, automated workflows. By interfacing directly with lab testing instruments, enterprise resource planning platforms (like SAP QM integration), and plant SCADA systems through industrial automation & plant floor integration, LIMS delivers auditable, real-time quality control from raw material arrival to final product dispatch. Contact our engineering team to see it on your instruments.
Challenge
Multiple metallurgical testing laboratories operating in silos across smelter, cast house, and power plant facilities, relying on manual paper registers.
Strategy
Unified deployment of AON LIMS across all plant divisions with automated spectrometer interfacing and bidirectional SAP QM integration.
Outcome
62% reduction in sample processing turnaround time (TAT), zero manual transcription errors, and instant auto-clearing of finished aluminium ingots for dispatch.
Where results are re-typed, routed by hand, and disconnected from the ERP, every sample adds delay and risk.
One platform for sample lifecycle, instrument data, certificates and analytics — connected to SAP QM and the plant floor.
Automated unique sample ID generation with 1D/2D barcoding and RFID tagging; complete chain-of-custody tracking across internal sampling bays, central labs, and archive storage.
Universal support for RS232, Modbus, TCP/IP, and OPC-UA connectivity; built-in parsers for standard laboratory instrument file outputs (CSV, XML, TXT, proprietary formats).
One-click digital generation of multi-format COAs matching customer-specific requirements; cryptographic digital signatures and QR-code validation for tamper-proof certificate delivery.
Real-time visibility into active work-in-progress (WIP) samples, pending re-tests, and equipment calibration dates; multi-plant operational KPIs including Mean Time to Test (MTTT).
Measurable gains in turnaround time, audit readiness and quality control across every lab.
Instrument connectivity
Eliminate manual transcriptions, physical routing of test registers, and approval bottlenecks through digital sign-offs and auto-calculated assay reports.
Connect analytical instruments — including spectrometers, XRF/XRD, UTM, and titration balances — directly to your database via specialized IoT bridges and RS232/Ethernet interfaces.
Automatically pull inspection lots from SAP QM and push verified test results back to trigger instant Goods Receipt (GRN) or dispatch clearance.
Maintain complete regulatory compliance under ISO/IEC 17025 and NABL guidelines with automated time-stamped audit trails, version-controlled test methods, and role-based access security.
Real-time SMS and email alerts trigger instantly when a test reading strays outside permissible limits, preventing out-of-spec production runs.
| Attribute | LIMS (Lab Information Management) | ELN (Electronic Lab Notebook) | MES (Manufacturing Execution System) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Orientation | Sample-Centric: Tracks physical samples, structured QA/QC workflows, and compliance results. | Experiment-Centric: Captures unstructured scientific notes, hypotheses, and intellectual property. | Process-Centric: Monitors physical shop-floor machinery, production cycles, and batch genealogy. |
| Primary Users | QC Chemists, Lab Analysts, Quality Directors, Plant metallurgists. | R&D Scientists, Research Fellows, Formulation Chemists. | Plant Operators, Production Shift Engineers, Shop Floor Supervisors. |
| Standard Output | Certificate of Analysis (COA), Out-of-Spec (OOS) reports, Calibration logs. | Research papers, IP patents, experimental protocols, molecular designs. | Batch production records, machine run-time logs, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). |
| Integration Focus | Analytical test hardware, SAP QM / ERP, plant SCADA. | Chemical drawing tools, patent databases, academic libraries. | PLC/DCS systems, SCADA, ERP Inventory / PP modules. |
Vedanta, BALCO, HZL, Sterlite Copper
High-volume raw ore assay management, composite shift sampling, and furnace tap-to-tap quality reporting. Direct integration with spark OES, XRF, and wet chemical analysis benches.
Metals and mining solutionsESL Steel, Minakshi
Seamless physical property tracking (tensile, hardness, bend tests) paired directly with heat/billet numbers. Automated generation of mill test certificates aligned to ASTM, IS, and DIN standards.
CSIR - NML
Multi-disciplinary sample allocation across chemical, mechanical, corrosion, and metallography divisions. Strict accreditation support for ISO/IEC 17025 sample confidentiality.
Case Study: 1.
62%
Lower sample TAT
BALCO / Vedanta
Case Study: 2.
Near-zero
Dispatch delays
ESL Steel
Secure on-premise installation for high-security, air-gapped industrial plants or managed private cloud hosting.
Our field automation engineers handle hardware configuration, cabling, serial port converters, and instrument calibration protocols on-site.
Centralized operational support headquartered with regional engineering teams supporting plants across Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Jharkhand.
Tailored training curriculums for bench analysts, laboratory supervisors, and enterprise IT administrators.
Yes. AON LIMS features a multi-site enterprise architecture designed for multi-plant corporations. Corporate quality heads can monitor sample backlogs, standardize test methods across distant geographical facilities, compare inter-lab testing variations, and authorize cross-location sample routing through a single unified portal.
We bridge legacy and serial instruments using proprietary industrial IoT edge gateways. These devices extract raw RS-232, RS-485, or analog signals directly from the equipment, convert the telemetry into structured data payloads, and transmit them via Ethernet or Wi-Fi to your centralized LIMS database.
No. AON LIMS complements and enhances your ERP. While SAP QM manages overall inspection lots and enterprise logistics, it is not built to interface with benchtop instruments or run minute-by-minute lab operations. AON LIMS acts as the operational lab execution layer, feeding verified, final quality numbers back into SAP in real time.
The software includes native compliance safeguards: audit logs tracking every change with user attribution, strict version control over testing methods, automated technician competency tracking, and scheduled equipment maintenance/calibration alerts.
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