BIOVIA Unified Lab
Comprehensive Integrated Laboratory Informatics Platform — 11 integrated applications covering ELN, LIMS, LES to data science
BIOVIA Unified Lab is the comprehensive integrated laboratory informatics platform from Dassault Systèmes, providing a unique opportunity for research, development, analytical, and QA/QC laboratories to remove paper-based processes and support end-to-end analytical workflows. The suite unifies, coordinates, and standardizes laboratory resource management and execution procedures, helping organizations improve collaborative innovation, increase productivity, reduce compliance and safety risks, and accelerate time to market.
The platform includes 11 integrated applications — from electronic lab notebooks (ELN) and formulation/method management, to sample tracking, chemical inventory management, instrument data acquisition, chromatography data system integration, and data science. All applications are designed to integrate with each other, providing a seamless laboratory user experience. The platform has evolved into BIOVIA ONE Lab — Dassault Systèmes' vision for the future unified laboratory.
Complete laboratory workflow from research design to data science
All top 25 pharmaceutical companies and all top 25 biotech companies worldwide
Proven results from replacing multiple ELN/LIMS platforms with ONE Lab
Module Overview
| # | Application | Type | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BIOVIA Notebook | Web-based ELN | IP capture, information sharing, process documentation |
| 2 | BIOVIA Workbook | Windows ELN | Formulation/process development in regulated environments |
| 3 | BIOVIA Compose | Formulation/Method Design | Standardized recipe and method design using S88 standards |
| 4 | BIOVIA Study Manager | Study Design & Management | Multi-type study design (stability, method validation, environmental monitoring) |
| 5 | BIOVIA Task Plan | Task & Sample Management | Lab task creation, assignment, tracking, and reporting |
| 6 | BIOVIA Capture | Mobile Lab Execution | Paperless step-by-step procedure execution with deviation review |
| 7 | BIOVIA CISPro | Chemical Inventory | Real-time chemical safety and inventory management with barcode tracking |
| 8 | BIOVIA Samples | Sample Management | Sample creation, labeling, splitting, chain of custody tracking |
| 9 | BIOVIA Equipment | Instrument Data & Metrology | Automated data acquisition, calibration tracking, fitness-for-use checks |
| 10 | BIOVIA CDS Add-Ins | CDS Integration | Bidirectional data exchange with Waters Empower and Thermo Chromeleon |
| 11 | BIOVIA Pipeline Pilot | Data Science | AI/ML, visualization, 2,000+ scientific components, no-code workflows |
Core Features
Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)
BIOVIA Notebook (Web-Based)
Flexible web-based ELN with digital signatures, experiment templates, and workflow alerts; store, search, and share entries from any location; integrates with Compose, Capture, Samples, Pipeline Pilot
BIOVIA Workbook (Windows)
Enterprise solution for regulated environments with electronic signatures, full audit trails, customized document workflows; integrates instruments and systems, materials and equipment management
Laboratory Planning & Management
BIOVIA Compose — Formulation/Method Management
Standardized recipe/method design and transfer using S88/ISA-88 standards; supports text narrative and flowchart views; suitable for discipline-specific operation libraries
BIOVIA Study Manager — Study Design
Combines multi-dimensional study parameters, time intervals, and test plans; auto-generates task plans; supports stability testing, method validation, environmental monitoring, and other study types
Paperless Lab Execution
BIOVIA Capture — Mobile Lab Execution
Tablet-optimized (iOS, Android, Windows); step-by-step procedure execution with tolerance limits; deviation-driven interactive review; electronic signature controls
BIOVIA Task Plan — Task Management
Create activity libraries (pH measurement, chromatography, etc.); task creation, assignment, and tracking; direct integration with Workbook and Notebook; serves as central task management hub
Laboratory Resources & Inventory Management
BIOVIA CISPro — Chemical Inventory
Real-time chemical safety and inventory data, barcode labeling and remote control, integrated SDS management, hazard and regulatory standard comparison
BIOVIA Samples — Sample Management
Sample creation, splitting, labeling; complete chain of custody tracking; execute planned tests and enter results through Capture
BIOVIA Equipment — Instrument Management
Automated data acquisition and parsing; metrology event tracking (maintenance, calibration, verification); fitness-for-use checks directly from Capture; full audit trail
Data Science & CDS Integration
BIOVIA CDS Add-Ins
Bidirectional data exchange with Waters Empower and Thermo Chromeleon; peak data export, CDS report attachment; extends existing CDS client capabilities
BIOVIA Pipeline Pilot — Data Science
Graphical no-code data processing workflows; 2,000+ scientific components; AI/ML capabilities; automated reporting and analysis
Technical Specifications
| Platform Architecture | Web-based application (Workbook is a Windows thick client) |
| Cloud Deployment | BIOVIA ScienceCloud single-tenant architecture; dynamic provisioning; data sovereignty controls |
| On-Premises Deployment | Windows Server/IIS + Oracle Database |
| Mobile Devices | iOS, Android, Windows tablets (Capture); Notebook also supports mobile |
| CDS Integration | Waters Empower, Thermo Fisher Chromeleon (bidirectional exchange) |
| AI Features | Scientific AI (LLM-driven): automated documentation, procedure suggestions, experiment record summaries |
| Regulatory Compliance | 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, GxP, ISA-88/S88, ISO 17025 |
| Security Features | Electronic signatures, tamper-proof audit trails, version control, ALCOA+ data integrity |
| Enterprise Integration | SAP, Smart QC, Intelligent Batching; REST API |
Application Areas
Pharmaceutical Companies
Drug formulation, stability testing, QA/QC, regulatory compliance, method validation
Biotechnology Companies
R&D workflows, assay management, biologics process development
Chemical Companies
Chemical R&D, inventory management, safety compliance, process optimization
Food & Beverage
Quality testing, formulation management, environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Formulation development, stability studies, ingredient inventory management
Energy & Petrochemicals
Analytical testing, process development, equipment calibration
Customer Validation & ROI
| Customer | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Global Biotech Leader | Replaced 8 ELN/LIMS platforms with ONE Lab; 60% efficiency improvement, projects grew from 30 to 100, operating cost savings exceeding $50 million |
| Pfizer | Automated data collection through Pipeline Pilot — saving 5-7 hours per week |
| Large Biopharma | 95% reduction in data compilation time during technology transfer |
| Biopharma Process Development | Achieved "virtual first" strategy — saving $30 million annually |
Key Competitive Advantages
Most Comprehensive Integrated Suite
11 purpose-built applications covering the entire lab workflow from research design to data science — the broadest in the industry
Single Data Model (ONE Lab)
Unified ELN+LIMS+LES built on a single data model, eliminating data silos
S88-Compliant Formulation Management
BIOVIA Compose uniquely provides ISA-88 standard recipe/method expression, enabling global standardization and reproducibility
Mobile-First Lab Execution
BIOVIA Capture delivers true mobile lab execution on iOS, Android, and Windows tablets with deviation-driven review
Built-In Data Science
Pipeline Pilot's 2,000+ components provide enterprise-grade AI/ML and data analytics capabilities directly within the laboratory ecosystem
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