Best Engineering Software for Linux
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What is Engineering Software for Linux?
Engineering software is software used by engineers to design, analyze and manufacture various products. It includes a wide range of applications such as CAD/CAE software, analysis tools, optimization tools, and programming tools. Engineering software can be used for a variety of tasks such as designing mechanical parts, analyzing structural stability, simulating system performance, and optimizing product designs. These applications enable engineers to optimize their designs for cost reduction and increased efficiency. Compare and read user reviews of the best Engineering software for Linux currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.
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Interfacing Integrated Management System (IMS)
Interfacing Technologies Corporation
Interfacing’s Integrated Management System (IMS) is an AI-powered platform that unifies BPM, QMS, Document Control, and GRC into one platform. Organizations use IMS to model and automate processes, control documents, manage risks, and maintain regulatory compliance with full traceability and audit readiness. Built for highly regulated sectors such as aerospace, life sciences, finance, and government, IMS provides real-time visibility, automated workflows, and AI-driven insights that improve quality and reduce operational risk. The platform is ISO 27001 certified and fully validated for 21 CFR Part 11, making it suitable for mission-critical environments requiring strong governance, security, and control. IMS also includes low-code automation, process mining, audit management, training tracking, CAPA workflows, and dashboards to help teams streamline operations and continuously improve. AI strengthens governance, improves accuracy, and reinforces regulatory control.Starting Price: $10/month/user -
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Epicor Connected Process Control
Epicor Software
Epicor Connected Process Control (CPC), formerly eFlex Systems, provides manufacturers a flexible, no-code/low-code MES solution. No programming or special skills required. Digital work instructions, with multi-media capabilities, along with the ability to integrate virtually any device with communication capabilities, provides 100% historical record of the product and the process. Providing data insight, from production reports, to part history, quality summary and more — address issues quickly, minimize waste and disruptions. Whether you start small in subassembly areas, an entire line, or apply enterprise wide - we work with manufacturers of all sizes and needs. Hosted on prem or in the cloud, you decide what's best for your operations. -
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Shoplogix Smart Factory Platform
Shoplogix
Shoplogix is a smart, scalable platform trusted by manufacturers worldwide for over 20 years. It transforms real-time machine and production data into actionable insights, helping teams uncover hidden losses and drive rapid ROI. Features include intuitive visual dashboards, integrated analytics, and real-time alerts for fast, informed decisions. Shoplogix connects to any machine type, tracking downtime, scrap, throughput, and setup stages. Operators and managers can quickly spot issues, launch action plans, and improve efficiency on the fly. With built-in continuous improvement tools and seamless scaling from one line to multi-plant operations, Shoplogix empowers your team to eliminate bottlenecks, boost OEE, and achieve lasting operational excellence. -
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HiveMQ
HiveMQ
HiveMQ is the Industrial AI Platform helping enterprises move from connected devices to intelligent operations. Built on the MQTT standard and a distributed edge-to-cloud architecture, HiveMQ connects and governs industrial data in real time, enabling organizations to act with intelligence. With proven reliability, scalability, and interoperability, HiveMQ provides the foundation industrial companies need to operationalize AI, powering the next generation of intelligent industry. Global leaders including Audi, BMW, Eli Lilly, Liberty Global, Mercedes-Benz, and Siemens trust HiveMQ to run their most mission-critical operations.Starting Price: $0.34/hour -
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Azore CFD
Azore CFD
AzoreCFD has been a trusted, cutting-edge software tool since 2007. Azore focuses on analysis, design, engineering, and on obtaining precise, and quick results. Customers use Azore for applications that include: industrial flows, aerodynamics, thermal mixing, conjugate heat transfer, gas species mixing, heating and cooling systems, external flows, and more. Azore can be used to simulate essentially any steady-state or transient fluid flow model, including problems that involve conjugate heat transfer and special transport. With flexible pre/post processing, Azore allows for arbitrary polyhedral mesh topology with several import formats supported. Built-in post-processing capabilities includes: scalar fields, pathlines, animations, residual reports, vector fields, ISO-surfaces, force & movement reports, and export for external post-processing. -
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NetBrain
NetBrain
Founded in 2004, NetBrain brings Agentic NetOps to enterprise operations with complex hybrid-cloud networks. Pre-built AI agents grounded in a NetOps Harness, the network context engine, provide governed execution of the entire lifecycle from diagnose, change, and assess to prevent and predict. The platform turns each diagnosis into deterministic automation deployed across your network, eliminating recurring issues faster and at lower cost. Governed execution means agents' actions are grounded before they touch your network, making agentic operations safe and trustworthy. Connect and enrich your cross-domain ecosystem across ITSM, observability, and cloud platforms. -
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3SL Cradle
3SL
Manage needs, epics, user stories, features and the product backlog through a series of sprints, each using your choice of requirements management, model based systems engineering (MBSE) and test management with your preferred level of change tracking, configuration management and formal change control. Cradle® is our requirements management and systems engineering software tool that integrates your entire project lifecycle in one, massively scalable, integrated, multi-user product. Whether your projects are small and local, large and distributed, or anywhere in between, Cradle can solve all your agile, requirements management, model driven development, defect tracking and test management needs in one place. With its unrivaled feature set, incredible flexibility, simple configuration and low cost, Cradle is the ideal choice if you are new to agile methods, requirements management or systems engineering.Starting Price: $449.00/one-time/user -
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Welding Sequence Optimizer
MANUFAI
Welding Sequence Optimizer is a plugin for Simufact Welding™, it offers a useful digital toolset of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning algorithms that will help you to minimize the inherent welding deformation. WSO includes different algorithms, each of them suitable for a specific stage of the Product Delivery Process (PDP). The idea behind WSO, is a fast configuration (less than 15 minutes) and no human interaction while finding the best sequence. Currently you can change the objective function for a critical region, GD&T or any other Simufact results, like X,Y,Z displacement, Multirobot optimization is also supported. -
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FactoryTalk Optix
Rockwell Automation
FactoryTalk® Optix™ is a new visualization platform that accelerates value delivery with modern technologies, innovative designs and scalable deployment options. FactoryTalk Optix can help improve your process, efficiency and deliverables – in one easy to access tool. Take advantage of new levels of collaboration, scalability and interoperability to achieve your HMI vision. New SaaS-enabled workflows will enable your team to collaborate any time, from anywhere, thanks to built-in change tracking and versioning that automatically keeps track of who did what and when. Harness the cloud and become more agile by deploying quickly and scaling based on demand. Use the increased efficiency to beat competitors to market, get to profit faster and improve return on investment. Transform the way you collaborate! The cloud makes it easier for suppliers, employees and customers to collaborate from anywhere in the world.Starting Price: $650 -
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WEBICC
VIEWTECH SYSTEMS
WEBICC SCADA is a web-based, multi-platform SCADA software for monitoring and automation of industrial processes. It supports standalone, remote, and cloud-based deployments and runs on Windows, Linux, and ARM platforms (including Raspberry Pi). WEBICC SCADA provides web HMI visualization using SVG graphics, data logging, alarm management, real-time and historical charts, and reporting, all accessible through any modern HTML5 web browser without client installation. WEBICC SCADA features a modern web HMI designer with on-the-fly configuration, allowing rapid development and easy customization of industrial dashboards. The platform is suitable for edge SCADA applications, supports distributed architectures, and enables secure remote access to industrial data. WEBICC is designed for system integrators seeking a flexible, lightweight, and cost-effective alternative to traditional SCADA systems, without vendor lock-in.Starting Price: €403.9 -
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Setfos
Fluxim AG
Setfos is advanced semiconductor device simulation software from Fluxim for modeling and optimizing OLEDs, organic and perovskite solar cells, photodetectors, and other thin-film optoelectronic devices. It combines electrical, optical, and electrothermal simulation in one platform. Setfos models charge injection, transport, trapping, recombination, exciton generation, light emission, optical interference, absorption, and light outcoupling. It calculates current-voltage characteristics, luminance, electroluminescence spectra, quantum efficiency, electric fields, carrier densities, optical generation profiles, reflection, transmission, and absorption. The software uses drift-diffusion semiconductor modeling and transfer-matrix optical simulation for multilayer structures. Setfos is used by academic and industrial researchers for device design, parameter studies, experimental interpretation, loss analysis, and optimization of OLEDs, solar cells, and other semiconductor devices. -
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EMQX
EMQ Technologies
EMQX is the world's most scalable and reliable MQTT messaging platform designed by EMQ. It supports 100M concurrent IoT device connections per cluster while maintaining extremely high throughput and sub-millisecond latency. EMQX boasts more than 20,000 global users from over 50 countries, connecting more than 100M IoT devices worldwide, and is trusted by over 300 customers in mission-critical IoT scenarios, including well-known brands like HPE, VMware, Verifone, SAIC Volkswagen, and Ericsson. Our edge-to-cloud IoT connectivity solutions are flexible to meet the demands of various industries towards digital transformation, including connected vehicles, Industrial IoT, oil & gas, carrier, finance, smart energy, and smart cities.Starting Price: $0.18 per hour -
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Momentum IoT
Momentum IoT
Momentum makes service businesses more profitable. Our cloud-based software platform, powered by a connected network of GPS hardware devices, gives you complete financial control and deep operational insight into your business. With Momentum, you never worry about time-consuming data entry or human error. Data collection is always accurate and automatic. That's why Momentum excels where other software fails. Drive more revenue and profit. All you have to do is get connected, Momentum will do the rest. The Connected Network of Momentum Devices: Vehicles, Equipment & Crews - The Eagle One: One GPS device for vehicles, trailers and heavy equipment. It's available with an OBD-II harness or 12V battery harness. - The Momentum Toolie: Bluetooth enabled location and activity tracker for light equipment and tools. - The CrewID: Privacy-first labor cost tracker that automatically captures and calculates all labor costs from the field without data entry.Starting Price: $20 per device per month, -
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Plexxis Software
Plexxis Software
Plexxis serves subcontractors who seek tight team cohesion and high performance backed and fully supported by knowledgeable in-house services. Coupling cloud construction management software, on-premise and hosted solutions, we unite operations, estimating, accounting and field apps on a single technology stack that enables live feedback between bidding, field and finance. With more than 30 years of experience, our solutions have been uniquely shaped to serve subcontractors ONLY. As a result, we have a first-hand understanding that the communications between your systems, spreadsheets, and apps MUST be transparent... and that means moving PAST integration to create a seamless and efficient environment for projects management, accounting, estimating and production. With Plexxis, there are NO “bolt-ons” and no requirement to purchase outside systems. We simply deliver a high-efficiency workflow across all specialty subcontractors’ functions - simply. -
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DeskProto
Delft Spline Systems
DeskProto is a 3D CAM program for 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines. It can import 2D vector files (DXF, SVG, EPS, AI), 3D geometry files (STL, DXF) and bitmap files (any digital image), calculate CNC toolpaths for that design, simulate the result, and finally export a toolpath file for the machine that you selected - a long list of supported machines is present. DeskProto is available in our different editions: Free, Entry, Expert and Multi-Axis. The last three need a paid license, hobbyist users can buy a low-cost hobby license .Starting Price: Free -
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BricsCAD
Bricsys
BricsCAD the first all-in-one CAD design solution in .dwg that answers all your needs; 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical design, and BIM. The BricsCAD® family of products brings a cost-effective, multi-platform CAD solution to Windows, macOS, and Linux. BricsCAD is available as a permanent/perpetual license, for networked or stand-alone computers. You can also add All-In Maintenance for ease of keeping up-to-date. • BricsCAD® is available on a rental (a.k.a. “Subscription”) plan if you wish. • Familiarity for other CAD users and full LISP support can help reduce a new BricsCAD® users’ learning curve to a day or less. • Advanced multi-threading takes advantage of today’s high-performance processor chips • Innovative machine learning tools increase drawing accuracy while saving time • The small install footprint and high performance of BricsCAD® point to our constant focus on quality and modern software design.Starting Price: $330/user/year -
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Coreflux
Coreflux
Coreflux: A next-gen IoT platform emphasizing seamless integration, scalability, and security. At its core: MQTT Broker: The platform's backbone, facilitating real-time data management and communication between diverse devices, irrespective of protocols or manufacturers. Flux DSL: A proprietary domain-specific language enabling users to craft event-driven workflows, orchestrating sophisticated IoT scenarios. Asset Management (Flux Assets): Manages a wide array of IoT assets, from sensors to databases, ensuring optimal configuration and performance. Orchestration: Coreflux's built-in tools ensure precise orchestration of devices and workflows, optimizing operations and automations. Designed for IoT enthusiasts, developers, and enterprises, Coreflux adapts to varied needs, from managing a few devices to networks in the thousands.Starting Price: €0 -
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ARES Commander
Graebert
2D & 3D CAD software to create & modify technical drawings in DWG format with choice between Perpetual, Network or Annual licenses. Experience the agility of the n°1 alternative to AutoCAD. Cost-effective, ARES Commander offers a full replacement and an easy switch, at a fraction of the cost. With Graebert's ARES CAD software you will enjoy a 3-in-1 license, including ARES Commander (for Windows, macOS and Linux computers) + ARES Kudo (Cloud) + ARES Touch (iOS + Android). These 3 products work in synergy to synchronize the work across users and devices. Create and modify DWG drawings locally, with files stored on your computer, or in sync with Google Drive, Box, OneDrive, Dropbox, Onshape, Trimble Connect. Alternatively, you can also store files in a private Cloud server (via WebDAV). Some our advanced CAD features include the support for Dynamic blocks, PDF to DWG conversion, Drawing comparison, IFC & Revit import, 3D solid modeling, satellite images and street maps.Starting Price: $350.00/year -
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GstarCAD
GstarCAD UK
GstarCAD 2027 is professional DWG-native 2D and 3D CAD software for architects, engineers, surveyors, manufacturers, construction companies and technical teams. It provides a familiar AutoCAD-compatible interface, commands and workflows, native DWG/DXF editing, Dynamic Blocks, Sheet Set Manager, Express Tools, PDF import/export, Xrefs, batch plotting, parametric design and high-performance graphics. GstarCAD supports LISP, VBA, .NET and GRX for customization and migration of existing CAD applications. It is available for Windows, macOS and Linux with perpetual and annual licensing. UK customers can buy licences, download a free 30-day trial and receive licensing, migration and technical support from GstarCAD UK at gstarcad.uk. Current perpetual prices start at £550 for Standard, £680 for Professional, £810 for Premium and £1,280 for Mechanical, excluding VAT.Starting Price: £550 one-time -
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DipTrace
Novarm Ltd
DipTrace is professional EDA software for schematic capture and PCB layout by Novarm Ltd, used by over 30,000 engineers in 50+ countries in aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial electronics. The PCB editor features interactive push-and-shove editing: moving a component on a routed board pushes surrounding traces and vias aside in real time, and an edited trace walks around pads and keepouts. Also included: shape-based autorouter, real-time DRC, differential pairs, length matching, 3D preview with STEP export, via stitching, panelizing, IPC-7351 pattern generator. The schematic editor supports hierarchical designs, ERC, and a Digital SPICE Simulator. DipTrace 5.3 adds a native XML project format suitable for version control, component search with Mouser integration, and SnapEDA access to 10M+ parts. Imports Altium, KiCad, Eagle, OrCAD, PADS. Exports Gerber X2, ODB++, IPC-2581, STEP. Windows, macOS, Linux. Perpetual license from $75, no subscription.Starting Price: $75 per license -
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Pointcarré
Pointcarre Textile Software
Pointcarre is a professional textile CAD software running natively on both Mac and PC in a single application. It covers Jacquard and dobby weaving, digital, rotary and screen printing, jersey knitting, tufting and carpet design, plus 3D mapping to visualize fabrics on photographs. The software includes over 4,000 weave structures and free Pantone, ColorCSI and Archroma color libraries. It connects directly to industrial looms (Stäubli, Bonas, Itema, Picanol, Dornier), tufting machines (CMC, Tuftco, Vandewiele) and knitting machines (Stoll, Karl Mayer). Pointcarre is the only textile CAD with built-in AI and was the first to integrate it, with Design Maker generating patterns from an inspiration image to match the designer's style, Repeat Maker for automatic seamless repeats and AI Upscaling for resolution enhancement. Exclusive features include Jacquard Maker and Natural Blend Color simulation. Support and online training available through Pointcarre Academy.Starting Price: $3000/user/year -
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Wisp | by Gensler
Gensler
Space Planning | Space Management | Move Management | Floor Plans | Reporting | Utilization | Make every square foot count with Wisp–the only space management software to combine cutting edge tools with tailored implementation and ongoing drawing support. Start tracking daily seat moves, plan future scenarios, manage floor plans, and derive workplace insights with the software and service proven to deliver results. As a SaaS space management software, Wisp combines multiple solutions and service into one easy-to-use package—providing real estate and facilities teams with the support, tools and metrics they need to optimize their workplace. From managing a large corporate relocation to keeping track of everyday moves, adds, and changes (MAC), Wisp will add control and transparency. Wisp Includes: - Full Implementation - Integration Configuration - Unlimited CAD Updates - Ongoing Support and Advisory Services - All SaaS BenefitsStarting Price: $600 per month -
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FEATool Multiphysics
Precise Simulation
FEATool Multiphysics - "Physics Simulation Made Easy" - a fully integrated physics, FEA, and CFD simulation toolbox. FEATool Multiphysics is a fully integrated simulation platform with a unified interface for several Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) multi-physics solvers, such as OpenFOAM, SU2 Code, and FEniCS. This uniquely allows for modeling coupled physics phenomena such as found in fluid flow, heat transfer, structural, electromagnetics, acoustics, and chemical engineering applications, within a single user-friendly interface. With these capabilities, FEATool Multiphysics has become trusted tool by engineers and researchers worldwide to accelerate innovation and quickly achieve results in the energy, automotive, semi-conductor, and process industries. -
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Ayla IoT Platform
Ayla Networks
With a true agnostic approach, Ayla supports device connectivity across common transport protocols, connectivity paths, and cloud infrastructure platforms. Working seamlessly with HTTPS, MQTT, and CoAP Ayla's wide array of agents are pre-built to support embedded solutions, gateways, Android, Linux, BLE / phone, and cloud integrations. Ayla's Virtualization Engine enables a robust 'digital twin' of the physical device that lays the foundation for device management at IoT scale. With battle tested features including rules engine, firmware OTA updates, data policies, and more Ayla's Device Management provides full support for connected products throughout their lifecycle. With Ayla's application enablement offering strong business value can be extracted from the data in a variety of ways. Both a Web Framework and Mobile Platform SDK provide rapid delivery of both consumer mobile and business application development. In addition, Customer Care, Field Service, and Asset Tracking. -
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Platforma
MiLaboratories
Platforma is a no-code bioinformatics software that converts raw next-generation sequencing (NGS) data into insights. It offers a user-friendly interface with modular, no-code "blocks" for complex analysis tasks like immune repertoire, single-cell, and gene expression data. Building on the legacy of its predecessor, MiXCR, Platforma also enables AI-powered selection for antibody/TCR candidates. The platform is designed to be accessible to scientists without a bioinformatics background, allowing for scientists to take control of their own discoveries and reduce time to insight. -
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Masterplan ERP
Masterplan ERP Inc.
Masterplan helps you run efficiently by integrating every facet of your business. Dig deep into your data and find the secrets to your company’s successes and discover ways to drive growth. -
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COMSOL Multiphysics
Comsol Group
Simulate real-world designs, devices, and processes with multiphysics software from COMSOL. General-purpose simulation software based on advanced numerical methods. Fully coupled multiphysics and single-physics modeling capabilities. Complete modeling workflow, from geometry to postprocessing. User-friendly tools for building and deploying simulation apps. The COMSOL Multiphysics® software brings a user interface and experience that is always the same, regardless of engineering application and physics phenomena. Add-on modules provide specialized functionality for electromagnetics, structural mechanics, acoustics, fluid flow, heat transfer, and chemical engineering. Choose from a list of LiveLink™ products to interface directly with CAD and other third-party software. Deploy simulation applications with COMSOL Compiler™ and COMSOL Server™. Create physics-based models and simulation applications with this software platform. -
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CaimanJ
AmiSystems
CaimanJ is an aircraft maintenance management system designed to streamline the overall maintenance process flow, reducing workload and costs with a strong focus on keeping your fleet safe and efficient. CaimanJ helps all concerned parties in carrying out their duties quickly and efficiently. Chief officers can easily keep under control the entire fleet status with an overview of the fleet availability, in order to assess the fleet's operational capability. At the same time, maintainers can better plan activities based on future needs and maintenance requirements. Technical personnel also benefit from the increasingly efficient workflow, and are able to perform inspection and maintenance activities at their ease, while minimizing the overall impact on the fleet's efficiency. Each part of CaimanJ's interface has been optimized for the specific use case it represents. The interface and the workflow have been developed together with end-users. We know how to best address your needs. -
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Simcenter Amesim
Siemens
Simcenter Amesim is a leading integrated, scalable mechatronic system simulation platform that allows design engineers to virtually assess and optimize the systems’ performance. This will boost overall systems engineering productivity from the early development stages until the final performance validation and controls calibration. It allows its users to focus on engineering, deliver accurate and actionable results, develop scalable models supporting the entire development cycle, improve collaboration and integrate system performance with other engineering disciplines. Simcenter Amesim is part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, the comprehensive and integrated portfolio of software and services from Siemens Digital Industries Software. -
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LabCollector LIMS/ELN
AgileBio
AgileBio develops and markets the innovative and flexible LIMS solution "LabCollector". Over the past 24 years, AgileBio has continued to develop LabCollector as an innovative solution to provide collaboration and processing tools that improve laboratory productivity and traceability. AgileBio combines the skills of laboratory experts (with PhDs) and software developers to continually bring new features in close dialogue with laboratory expectations. AgileBio has served over 1200 labs worldwide. We propose IT solutions and hardware (scanners, labels, printers, etc.) for labs in R&D, clinical trials, analytical, medical, quality control, GxP, and for various industries (biotech, pharma, food and beverage, etc.). LabCollector is an all-in-one flexible and intuitive LIMS/LIS/ELN software, built to organize, centralize and track reagents, samples, tests, experiments, workflows, lab data and processes, with full ISO/FDA compliance.Starting Price: 400€/user/year
