eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook by eLabNext

Manufacturer eLabNext  |  Available Worldwide
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5.0
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All-in-one electronic lab notebook with integrated inventory and protocol management.


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eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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Average Rating: 4.2
26 Scientists have reviewed this product

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Value for money


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  • Member since: 2020

  • Organization: MinOCW, Rijkserfgoedlaboratorium



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    4 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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Next step in flexibility and reliability.
Rating: 4.3

  • Application Area: Research on cultural heraitage

"Easy to use cloud solution for laboratory research notes."

Review date: 26 Oct 2020 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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  • Member since: 2020

  • Organization: PureHoney Technologies



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    3 out of 5
    Value for money
    3 out of 5
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A good value for the price, but needs some tiny tweaks to make it exceptional.
Rating: 3.3

  • Application Area:Inventory management and electronic method/buffer procedures

"eLAB is easy to use and has been, for the most part, customizable for our company. I appreciate their willingness and effort towards our small business to make eLab useful to us. The cloud-based system is great as lab members can track their samples from their benchtops without having to go back to their desks. I appreciate responses to my help desk inquiries, but often the response is, "it'll be in the next update", but there is no exact date given. I like that I can print sample labels from the software, but it was a bit tedious to set up and not as user friendly as I had expected. Setting up the sample types and storage units was easy. I wish the procedures/buffer and solutions pages worked like Excel."

Review date: 09 Mar 2020 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2020

  • Organization: Plastomics



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    3 out of 5
    Value for money
    4 out of 5
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Good software and response time, but limited customization.
Rating: 3.7

  • Application Area:Lab notebook and inventory software

"The software is excellent for tracking experiments and inventory. It has a multitude of capabilities, but is lacking in key areas of particular interest to me. I wish the folder structure could expand beyond 3 levels to better group my experiments for my workgroup. We use it for tissue culture and large batches of samples are easy to generate. The difficulty is in tracking parent/child relationships and large batches of samples. Customer service has been excellent with response time and desire to assist in resolving issues. Most of my interactions have led to eLabNext acknowledging my issue and saying they will determine if my desired functionality is worth pursuing for development. I feel this is great software for starter labs or labs new to electronic documentation."

Review date: 21 Jan 2020 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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  • Member since: 2020

  • Organization: Larkin University



  • Ease of use
    5 out of 5
    After sales service
    5 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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Great tool for organization in the research lab.
Rating: 5.0

  • Application Area:Biomarker discovery in environmental health studies

"We find eLabJournal to be a key component of the daily activities in our research lab. It allows us to be organized at different levels, from sample inventory, referencing protocols, annotating experiments, organizing data, among others."

Review date: 21 Jan 2020 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2020

  • Organization: panCELLa



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    5 out of 5
    Value for money
    4 out of 5
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I am very happy with this software.
Rating: 4.3

  • Application Area:Lab notebook and inventory, biotech compoany

"Ideal solution for our lab. Contains all you need from a comprehensive piece of software to keep track of project, experiments, inventory and collaboration."

Review date: 18 Jan 2020 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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  • Member since: 2020

  • Organization: Energy Startup



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    5 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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A must for collaborative R&D in materials science/chemistry.
Rating: 4.7

  • Application Area:Materials science and chemistry in the energy sector

"Very nice product that quickly becomes a must for any activity dealing with a lot of testing of specimens/samples and test data generation. Collaboration is seamless. More development is required on the mobile app but it's already pretty useful."

Review date: 17 Jan 2020 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2020

  • Organization: Baylor College of Medicine



  • Ease of use
    3 out of 5
    After sales service
    4 out of 5
    Value for money
    4 out of 5
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Better than most.
Rating: 3.7

  • Application Area:Record laboratory notes

"There are some display issues with the notebook (e.g. PDFs and excel sheets are not well displayed). As well, there is a lack of complete mac support. The protocol templates are nice."

Review date: 17 Jan 2020 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2020

  • Organization: New York Testing and Research Program



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    4 out of 5
    Value for money
    4 out of 5
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It is useful to have a reliable method to track standards.
Rating: 4.0

  • Application Area:Standards, chemicals, inventory for equine drug testing

"We "tweaked" the system for our inventory and ordering needs. The system is more useful for tracking our inventory of standards on hand."

Review date: 17 Jan 2020 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2016

  • Organization: Primordial Genetics



  • Ease of use
    3 out of 5
    After sales service
    2 out of 5
    Value for money
    3 out of 5
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Fell short of expectations.
Rating: 2.7

  • Application Area:Electronic laboratory notebook

"We expected that the option of having Excel directly in the journal module would a game-changer for us and it fell short of that. It seemed very clunky and ended up being difficult to convince the team to use the internal module, and instead most of us found it easier to bulk upload our excel files which limited the ability to search through the documents. We felt that there had been no upgrades or improvements to the journal. When we signed up, we made it clear that an important feature for us would be the visualization of DNA sequences with the ability to design primers and constructs within the module and have all of that information tied to a project. There seemed to be some motivation on Bio-I-tech’s side to implement these sort of features in the future based on lots of companies feedback. After several months, it was very clear to us that this notebook program was not going to focus on molecular biology much because the clientele that use this product come from a diversity of industrial and academic backgrounds."

Review date: 17 Jan 2020 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2019

  • Organization: University of Alabama School of Medicine Lab



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    4 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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Very impressed with the functionality and ability to provide customized solutions.
Rating: 4.3

  • Application Area:Electronic lab journal and inventory system

"I evaluated 5 other electronic lab notebooks in addition to eLabNext's. It is by far the best in my opinion. It's important to know that I have many years of experience working in labs with elab notebooks. As such, our newer lab members found this a bit difficult to start with. I've used home-brew via Excel, SAP, and FileMaker Pro in other labs as well. This has a ton of functionality that makes it clear that scientists were involved in the design. You can import any documents, and even select specific pages from documents to add if the whole document is not relevant. It is ISO certified so everything is dated/timed and states the changes made and who made them. The inventory system is completely customizable to literally any cold storage system you may have. You can create your own storage container sizes. If you have formulas and calculations in excel they easily copy and paste in. I found that other elab notebooks lost the formulas in pasting. I also found the other notebooks we tried to be more of a glorified Word/Excel homebrew with a similar price tag to this system. Another important note is that protocols can be saved to add into an experiment, any changes made in the experimental protocol will not change the original. One more nice-to-have that's included, is the option to post protocols to share with the entire scientific community. Lastly, they currently have an option to add a section to write on with an e-pen. I hear they are currently working to make the notebook e-pen friendly overall. They've also mentioned that they can customize add-ons for functionality that we would like. Overall, it is much better."

Review date: 17 Jan 2020 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook


  • Status:

    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2020

  • Organization: Columbia University



  • Ease of use
    5 out of 5
    After sales service
    4 out of 5
    Value for money
    4 out of 5
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Great product! Very convenient and essential for any modern lab.
Rating: 4.3

  • Application Area:Writing lab procedures for biotech work in university lab.

"Easy to use. I really like their website, however their mobile app leaves much to be desired. you can't book equipment from the app which is what I'd primarily like it for. other than that its a very intuitive platform which I'm thrilled my lab uses. It's so convenient to be able to keep track of all our reagents and experiments in one place. Helps with planning experiments and keeping inventory. Again my only critique is to update the mobile app to include more of the features that are possible on the site."

Review date: 17 Jan 2020 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2020

  • Organization: YU



  • Ease of use
    3 out of 5
    After sales service
    3 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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Once you learn to use it, you'll be happy you choose it!
Rating: 3.7

  • Application Area:Keep of track of sample inventory

"I'm so glad I was able to give this product a test-run. I love that it works in conjunction with the Eppendorf equipment we have in our lab. I can keep track of sample inventory, easily identify the type of samples and where they are located without having to open the freezer. It is a bit difficult to learn to use, but playing with it a bit and you'll get the hang of it."

Review date: 17 Jan 2020 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2020

  • Organization: Blachford Acoustics Laboratory



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    5 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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A value that is very hard to beat.
Rating: 4.7

  • Application Area:Acoustics laboratory sample and test information management

"Even though our uses aren't exactly the intended application eLabJournal is made for, it has brought our information management into the 21st century with excellent features at a great price compared to any other option. Service has been great, and I have not been disappointed at all in the years so for."

Review date: 17 Jan 2020 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2020

  • Organization: Axcella Health, Inc.



  • Ease of use
    5 out of 5
    After sales service
    5 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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eLabJournal has helped us get more organized and stay on top of our data!
Rating: 5.0

  • Application Area:Electronic lab notebook

"eLabJournal has been a wonderful replacement to paper lab notebooks. It quickly became crucial for our research program and has helped us get more organized and stay on top of our data. eLabJournal representatives are also always ready to answer questions or take feedback. It has been a wonderful experience bringing eLabJournal into our lab."

Review date: 17 Jan 2020 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2020

  • Organization: Bio Bureau Biotecnologia



  • Ease of use
    5 out of 5
    After sales service
    4 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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Tracking of samples has never been easier.
Rating: 4.7

  • Application Area:Registration of bench activities

"It is a user friendly system, which undestands researchers needs. It is very intinutive and can be adjusted to ones needs. The part of registration and keeping track of samples is very useful."

Review date: 17 Jan 2020 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2020

  • Organization: University of Wisconsin - Madison



  • Ease of use
    5 out of 5
    After sales service
    5 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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Great notebook and tracking software.
Rating: 5.0

  • Application Area:Taking lab notes and entering inventory.

"I use the product eLabJournal to take notes and keep track of my strains within the lab space. The note taking software is fine. I think a simple Word document can do a little more, but one thing eLabJournal has over a Word document is the simple process of linking directly to the strain or enzyme used. This feature makes it much easier to find that item next time you need it. The strain collection tracking software is second to none. The strains can be virtually stored in custom compartments. When you move them in the lab space you simply move them in the virtually space. It is very difficult to lose a strain with this software."

Review date: 17 Jan 2020 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2020

  • Organization: Baylor College of Medicine



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    5 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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I can't imagine working on a collaborative project without this!
Rating: 4.7

  • Application Area:Record keeping for bacteria cultivation

"The eLab journal is reliable and easy to use. It makes collaborating with others on a project seamless."

Review date: 16 Jan 2020 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2019

  • Organization: Hogeschool Rotterdam



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    5 out of 5
    Value for money
    3 out of 5
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Very useful product.
Rating: 4.0

  • Application Area:Experiments

"This product is very useful for my experiments, because it has all the tools I need. Sometimes it does malfunction, for example when my internet connection is not the best, it tends to get stuck and does not want to save my experiments. The product is not difficult to use. At first I did not quite understand it, but you learn quickly. The product is quite expensive for a student like myself, but you do get your money’s worth. Although I would appreciate the product even more if it was an app instead of a site."

Review date: 27 Oct 2019 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2019

  • Organization: Hogeschool Rotterdam



  • Ease of use
    5 out of 5
    After sales service
    5 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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It works great, the price is fair, and it helps a lot - great product!
Rating: 5.0

  • Application Area:Writing down notes during the experiments in the lab and collecting and reflecting on data.

"I like how easy the e-labjournal is to use. The lay-out makes the end result very comprehensive, making it a labjournal that someone else would be able to follow without asking further directions from the writer. I find the price fair for how much you need this product, how easy it is to use and how much easier it makes your lab-life. The automatic save function and the ability to go back and recover your previous functions, are life-savers. I have not received any troubles with this product so far, and I've been using it for over a year."

Review date: 25 Oct 2019 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2019

  • Organization: UMC Utrecht



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    5 out of 5
    Value for money
    4 out of 5
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Quite happy with the possibilities.
Rating: 4.3

  • Application Area:General lab work

"It's a great lab journal tool which makes it easy to search in past experiments. The smartphone app is very convenient for bringing protocols to the lab without the need to print. Because of the large number of possibilities it takes some time to learn your way around. There are some things that still need to be done on a computer and cannot be done in the app, such as adding procedures to experiments/projects."

Review date: 25 Oct 2019 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2019

  • Organization: Uppsala University



  • Ease of use
    3 out of 5
    After sales service
    4 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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I would recommend it.
Rating: 4.0

  • Application Area:Molecular biology

"Very comfortable, and a more useful than paper lab journals. A few features could be improved to make it less frustrating and more user friendly than it already is."

Review date: 24 Oct 2019 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2019

  • Organization: UMC Utrecht



  • Ease of use
    5 out of 5
    After sales service
    3 out of 5
    Value for money
    3 out of 5
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Great results, I think its a good initiative.
Rating: 3.7

  • Application Area:Protocols about pericytes senescence and cell culture.

"The product is really useful since it provides a open but secure way of sharing information of every kind with your lab colleagues and mates without the need of meeting in person. It offers a wide range of options and I like that you can select who you share things with. Also for the posting of protocols is a good opportunity. Now people do not have to go and take a look at old books where everything is so difficult to find, but they can search the protocol online in this secure website that has the specific protocol designed by people from their own labs."

Review date: 24 Oct 2019 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2019

  • Organization: University of Groningen



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    3 out of 5
    Value for money
    3 out of 5
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Very nice way to organize lab work.
Rating: 3.3

  • Application Area:Sorting out daily lab work

"eLABJournal makes it easy to quickly find the sample/reagent within a busy lab. It is very helpful that you can also keep track of what is being used and in which experiment"

Review date: 24 Oct 2019 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2019

  • Organization: Van Hall Larenstein



  • Ease of use
    5 out of 5
    After sales service
    5 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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Good!
Rating: 5.0

  • Application Area:Write lab journals

"Very nice to use. Better than what I expected from an elabjournal."

Review date: 23 Oct 2019 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2019

  • Organization: Hanze University of applied sciences



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    5 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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A great tool for both professional and educational use.
Rating: 4.7

  • Application Area:Education

"I am pleased to say I have very little complaint after using eLABJournal. I especially like how easy it is to share my progress with other students/educators. My only complaint is that it will show you spelling errors but won't allow you to right click to fix them."

Review date: 23 Oct 2019 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2019

  • Organization: Cape Bio Pharms



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
    After sales service
    4 out of 5
    Value for money
    5 out of 5
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Great digital lab inventory. User friendly and reliable.
Rating: 4.3

  • Application Area:Inventory stock, product stock, equipment, glycerol stocks in our freezer

"eLab Journal has proven invaluable for the organization of our new laboratory. We are able to document our glycerol stocks and where they are located as well as have our inventory up to date on all our reagents. We are even using it to organize our market section of our fridge for when we have orders from customers and need to find products. It is user friendly and intuitive and is really making our lives easier."

Review date: 23 Oct 2019 | eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook

eLabJournal offers an intuitive and flexible solution to manage information in your lab. The all-in-one Electronic Lab Notebook also includes modules for sample tracking and protocol management. eLabJournal improves efficiency when documenting, organizing, searching, and archiving data, samples, and protocols. The software is suitable for any lab ranging from small academic laboratories and start-up companies to large academic institutes and globally operating companies.

eLabJournal Key Features

Using eLabJournal will help you to improve efficiency in your lab, increase productivity, and generate more output in the same amount of time. 

  • Electronic Lab Notebook - Keep experiment data in context with our electronic lab notebook. Document your experiment, organize, search, and archive your data.
  • Sample management - Control your inventory and samples with our integrated sample management tools.  Also available separately as eLabInventory.
  • Procedures and SOPs - Use eLabProtocols to create a step-by-step experimental procedure and define the output parameters to be collected in your experiment.
  • Link your data and files - Upload any file to eLabJournal and link it to your experiment. Images of data can also be directly added to the experiment section via the Mobile App.
  • User Roles and Permissions - Set up user roles and assign permissions per role. Organizations can set up an unlimited number of roles and permissions for every role in the lab.
  • Sign and Witness - GLP compliance requires a sign-and-witness feature. Request a co-worker to double-check the report and complete it with a witness signature.

eLabWebEdit

Integrate any software tool you use in your ELN

For a seamless integration of viewing or editing files linked in your electronic lab notebook (ELN), you can install the eLabJournal add-on eLabWebEdit.

eLabWebedit automatically downloads the file to your computer and opens the program associated with it. When you are finished, you can save the file, and eLabWebEdit will upload it back to the experiment that the file is associated with within the ELN.

In eLabJournal, the file will be stored as a new file version thereby maintaining data integrity according to GLP compliance. You can now focus on your work instead of making sure you have the correct version of the file saved.

Product Overview

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eLabJournal Electronic Lab Notebook

Manufacturer eLabNext  |  Available Worldwide

4.2 / 5.0 | 26 reviews