In the fast-paced world of discrete manufacturing, test labs are where innovation meets validation. Every component, subsystem, and product must be proven before it reaches customers. Managing that process demands precision, traceability, and efficiency - all of which depend on having the right Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in place.

That’s where TraxStar stands out.

QATrax, built specifically for test labs in discrete manufacturing. It delivers LIMS software your way - combining ready-to-use functionality with the flexibility to configure and customize workflows that match how your lab truly operates.

SynQ, a platform providing the foundation for teams that need a fully custom approach to building resources and workflows with almost no limitations - empowering labs to design processes without writing a single line of code.

QATrax: Built for the Way Test Labs Work

QATrax, engineered specifically for the realities of hardware and component testing; not a generic Bio related LIMS platform designed for chemical or life-science labs. QATrax tracks requests, manages scheduling, coordinates resources, links data to test assets, and integrates with engineering systems - all within a secure, workflow-driven environment.

Every lab is different - some focus on electrical validation, others on environmental or mechanical testing. QATrax adapts to each, providing configurable tools for scheduling, workflow automation, resource tracking, communication, and reporting that align with your exact processes.

Configuration vs. Customization

Understanding the difference between configuration and customization is key to realizing QATrax’s flexibility.

QATrax is highly configurable, allowing the system to be tailored using built-in tools.  No coding required.  For example workflow statuses, lab-specific request forms, assigning test types and methods and creating final reports can be handled using built-in tools.   This leads to faster implementation.  The system remains fully supported through updates.

QATrax customization is supported as well.   While this approach entails code changes, TraxStars' customization philosophy yields a single codebase. The system remains fully supported through updates.

QATrax follows a “configure first, customize when necessary” philosophy. Most labs achieve 80% of their goals through configuration alone, preserving upgradeability and support. When advanced capabilities are needed, the system’s architecture supports customization without compromising stability.

The SynQ platform is independent of QATrax and presents workflow your way! SynQ's no code approach to customization breaks free of QATrax architecture allowing resources and workflow to be structured in tight alignment with your organizations needs.

Why It Matters for Discrete Manufacturers

Discrete Manufacturing test environments evolve constantly - new equipment, changing products, growing data demands. A LIMS that can’t evolve with you becomes a constraint.

QATrax or SynQ can keep your lab ahead by enabling you to:

• Standardize data collection for consistent, actionable metrics.

• Extend functionality through customization while keeping access to standard updates.

• Integrate seamlessly with PLM, ERP, or MES systems using open APIs.

The result: a platform that grows with your business and stays aligned with your goals for years to come.

Platforms for Continuous Improvement

QATrax isn’t just software - it’s the digital foundation for your lab’s continuous improvement.

Core capabilities include:

• Scheduling – from simple assignments to complex multi-resource coordination.

• Work Requests – configurable forms and routing rules to match your process.

• Communication & Alerts – real-time updates tied directly to workflow steps.

• Attachments & Records – documents and data stored with full traceability.

• Integration APIs – unify test results, equipment data, and enterprise systems into a single source of truth.

Each of these capabilities can be configured or extended to reflect how your lab defines quality, speed, and efficiency.

Conclusion

For test labs in discrete manufacturing, flexibility isn’t just convenience - it’s a competitive advantage.

QATrax delivers LIMS software your way: configurable, powerful, and proven.
SynQ empowers you to design and deploy software your way - without needing to code.

They can give you a system that fits your processes today, grows with you tomorrow, and provides the digital backbone for continuous improvement in test operations.