Somerset, NJ — March 5, 2026 — Leads & Copy — LabVantage Solutions, Inc. has launched LabVantage CORTEX, an artificial intelligence (AI), analytics, and automation platform.
The launch represents a strategic evolution of the company’s laboratory informatics portfolio, integrating advanced AI and automation into the core LabVantage LIMS experience. This aims to help laboratories operate with accuracy, efficiency, and confidence.
LabVantage CORTEX supports the demand for automated laboratory environments across industries, including pharma and biotech, food and beverage, oil and gas, and forensics. The platform provides a customer-centric AI analytics and automation ecosystem designed to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and deepen data insights to accelerate R&D.
A recent survey found that more than 75% of labs plan to implement AI and machine learning technologies within the next two years. LabVantage CORTEX complements and expands the capabilities of LabVantage LIMS, enabling adaptive, self-optimizing lab environments.
Gary Stimson, principal architect and head of AI technologies at LabVantage Solutions, said LabVantage CORTEX is a reimagining of how laboratories interact with their data and processes, positioning customers at the forefront of laboratory innovation, enabling autonomous workflows, predictive quality control, and regulatory compliance.
LabVantage CORTEX is designed to marry AI-driven innovation with a stable LIMS environment, functioning as a multi-tenant, cloud-native platform where autonomous AI agents can orchestrate laboratory tasks inside the core LIMS. This allows laboratories to adopt AI advancements without the downtime or risk of a full system upgrade, and provides a migration path for existing customers.
As a cloud-native, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-based platform, LabVantage CORTEX integrates with Internet of Things (IoT) devices and digital twin technologies to support real-time environmental monitoring, predictive maintenance, and proactive laboratory management. These capabilities allow laboratories to remain agile, scalable, and prepared for future demands.
Mikael Hagstroem, chief executive officer of LabVantage Solutions, described LabVantage CORTEX as a proof point for the company’s vision for an autonomous lab ecosystem where agentic AI enables scientists to focus on discovery, not routine tasks. He also said LabVantage is committed to steadily improving LabVantage CORTEX with semantic capabilities, more agentic AI features, and integration with new technologies to help customers speed up discovery and reach the market faster while supporting scientific advancement and operational efficiency.
LabVantage CORTEX introduces AI-enabled features designed to address operational challenges, including worksheet assistance for data entry and analysis, sample management assistance to simplify repetitive processes and optimize resources, and stability study assistance to monitor product trends and create protocols. It also has process simplification to help free up time for laboratory personnel and automated compliance monitoring aligned with FDA, EMA, and ISO standards.
These capabilities are intended to reduce manual effort, minimize errors, streamline workflows, and provide actionable insights across the laboratory lifecycle.
To explore how LabVantage CORTEX can optimize laboratory operations, visit www.labvantage.com, or meet LabVantage leaders at Pittcon 2026 (March 7-11) in San Antonio, TX (Henry B. González Convention Center, Booth #2837).
LabVantage Solutions dedicates itself to improving customer outcomes by transforming data into knowledge. Its platform consists of LIMS, ELN, LES, SDMS, and advanced analytics, supporting deployment into any environment. Serving over 1,500 customers across life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biobanking, food & beverage, and forensics, LabVantage Solutions empowers innovation, helps improve product quality, and ensures compliance with industry regulations. Headquartered in Somerset, NJ, with offices worldwide, LabVantage Solutions has driven laboratory digital transformation for over 40 years.
Source: LabVantage Solutions
