You are totally on point about the one-size-fits LIMS for QC Labs not working in the research lab. It's my observation that research labs need a solution that

You are totally on point about the one-size-fits LIMS for QC Labs not working in the research lab. It's my observation that research labs need a solution that is much more dynamic than the traditional LIMS. I like your comments regarding OWL/RDF. I will have to look into that. I know of a few Chemical / Polymer mfg. companies who are still using their homegrown LIMS-slash-PLM systems to manage new materials research. The thing I love about this field the most is working along side very intelligent chemists and engineers and helping them automate their labs. The appreciation factor is through the roof when you can remove manual data entry and help them advance their laboratory throughput.