Aitken Scientific Announces Completion of Custom Software for NLG Analytical’s v:kit

Thame, United Kingdom, February 23, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Aitken Scientific has successfully produced specialist custom software for NLG Analytical’s v:kit series of fully traceable and 21 CFR Part 11 compliant validation kits for HPLC and GC in analytical laboratories.

NLG’s Business Development Manager Stephen Luke explained, "Aitken Scientific were selected for this project due to their experience in developing software specifically for laboratory use and their expertise in programming for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. v:kit provides a cost-effective and timesaving solution for the operational and performance qualification (OQ/PQ) of HPLC and GC instrumentation. This is key to maintaining regulatory compliance in analytical laboratories. Each kit contains the standard operating procedures, documentation, materials and bespoke software required for data analyses to produce traceable results against user defined pass/fail criteria."

Aitken Scientific adhere to Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) guidelines for computer system validation and offer high quality software engineering services for companies of all sizes. Having developed the robust v:kit software, they have been able to supply immediate technical support and seamlessly maintain contact with NLG’s customers as and when required, regardless of their locality.

About Aitken Scientific Ltd

Aitken Scientific has 25 years of experience of providing practical scientific software solutions for complex problems. Alongside software packages developed in-house, Aitken Scientific custom build intelligent software for instrument interfacing and control, machine control applications, validated systems including 21 CFR Part 11, LIMS interfacing, data capture solutions, sample tracking and mobile software solutions.

Aitken Scientific has an international reputation for providing high quality, dependable, cost effective software solutions with unprecedented levels of customer service. This is achieved by experienced, approachable, creative and flexible teams with many years of experience in robotics software and automated laboratory equipment. At the end of a project, the client owns the intellectual property of all fully bespoke software systems, is provided with the source code of products developed for that project and has long term support provided by the team that provided the software engineering service. Customers of Aitken Scientific find that their bespoke software solutions have a longer life expectancy and are more versatile than any equivalent off-the-shelf automation software package.

Aitken Scientific is proud of its customer focus, expertise in writing scientific software and the ability to be creative whilst being pragmatic. Its sensible, efficient and cost effective approach to all projects has attracted such clients as Anachem, AstraZenaca International, GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer to name but a few, along with very successful partnerships with several specialist manufacturers.

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