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Ingwe Bika LIMS 4.2 released with new features

We’re excited to announce the release of Ingwe 4.2, the latest version of Bika’s Open Source LIMS. This update brings significant new capabilities, including an integrated Invoicing module, a NELAP-ready Batch C​O​A for water testing labs, and an enhanced “Dream” setup data set​

Bika LIMS User Manual re-released on Plone 6 and Volto

The Bika LIMS User Manual for Ingwe Bika LIMS 4 has been re-released in an updated online edition, rebuilt on Plone 6 with the Volto front-end

Bika LIMS rejoins the Free Software Foundation but loses iconic membership number 11111

After a too long lapse during the various financial turmoils, Bika LIMS has renewed its associate membership with the Free Software Foundation, prompted by a recent 40th anniversary appeal by FSF president Ian Kelling. The renewal reflects Bika’s long-standing reliance on the FSF​ and its commitment to software freedom

Bika LIMS 4.1 Released. Time Series and Enhanced Client Communication

Closing off 2025, the Bika LIMS 4.1 release brings incremental improvements to Bika's modern LIMS features, alongside two established modules that extend communication and analytical capabilities

AI history dilemma for Bika LIMS

How circular histories confuse search engines - and why Bika LIMS is stronger than ever

Bika fork Baobab LIMS is dormant

Baobab LIMS is riding high in search engine rankings but is in fact dormant

Still ignoring Open Source LIMS? Here’s why that’s a mistake

A recent Reddit post on why more labs don't use professional open-source LIMS drew meaningful comment

Management Reports return in Bika 4

Bika Management Reports return—rebuilt in Python 3, ready to deliver smarter insights with dual-axis charts, linked data, and exportable reports

The Leopard in Your Lab: Ingwe Bika LIMS 4

Powerful new Bika LIMS release, Senaite at its core, packed with add-ons

Concrete. New Bika LIMS Branch

Bika features for concrete materials testing have been completed with sponsorship by the CCRL and AASHTO accredited Research & Development group at Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete Inc. Chicago, and are now being readied for release as a new branch, Bika Concrete

Bika LIMS implemented at South African Chrome mine and processing plant

Bika ​LIMS was taken into production after a brief configuration and training period.​ Hardly any customisation required, testament to Bika flexibility

Honestly, why should Open Source LIMS be better?

Not all Open Source LIMS are equal...

Do not throw away your water just because you heard it will be raining

Never mind the quiet, steady progress is the word