Laboratory Traceability Solutions for Every Role, From the Bench to the Boardroom
Laboratories of every kind — analytical, quality control, clinical, environmental, and beyond — face the same relentless pressures: tightening regulations, unpredictable supply chains, and rising operational costs. KnarrTek's laboratory traceability solutions — BellHawk and MilramX — give lab directors, quality managers, and bench technicians one real-time record of materials, samples, and equipment from intake to disposal, so compliance documentation builds itself and small problems get caught before they turn into expensive ones.
What KnarrTek actually does for laboratories
BellHawk and MilramX aren't dashboards built for executives to glance at once a quarter. They're the system bench technicians log samples into, quality managers pull audit records from, and lab directors use to see the whole operation at once — one real-time record instead of a different spreadsheet for every role.
Real-Time Material & Sample Tracking
Barcode and RFID scans update inventory and sample status the moment they move, so what's in the system matches what's actually on the shelf or in the freezer.
Audit-Ready Compliance Records
Every scan writes to the record automatically, so documentation is assembled as work happens instead of reconstructed the week before an audit.
Faster Turnaround, Fewer Errors
Directed workflows and real-time validation catch mistakes before they leave the bench, cutting the rework that slows testing down.
Visibility for the Whole Team
The same real-time record serves bench staff logging results, quality managers reviewing exceptions, and directors tracking throughput — no translation layer required.
The pressures laboratories are dealing with today
These challenges show up across analytical, QC, clinical, and environmental labs alike — and they're the ones KnarrTek's platforms are built to address.
Regulatory & Audit Pressure
Reconstructing chain-of-custody and testing records by hand ahead of an audit eats staff time and leaves gaps that are hard to explain after the fact.
Supply Chain & Reagent Delays
Unpredictable lead times on reagents, consumables, and calibration materials mean a shortage can stall testing before anyone sees it coming.
Rising Operational Costs
Manual data entry, rework from transcription errors, and duplicate systems all add hidden cost that's hard to see until it's added up over a year.
Fragmented Systems & Manual Records
When the LIMS, ERP, and paper logs don't talk to each other, staff spend real time reconciling records instead of moving samples through the lab.
What BellHawk does for laboratory operations
BellHawk blends Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Warehouse Management System (WMS) capabilities, tailored for lab processes like sample intake, batch testing, process monitoring, and quality control — replacing error-prone spreadsheets with one connected system.
Inventory Tracking
Monitors materials, samples, and reagents by lot, serial number, and location using barcode and RFID tracking for precise real-time inventory management.
Production Monitoring
Tracks labor, equipment, and material usage through testing and processing workflows to reduce downtime and keep turnaround times predictable.
Quality Assurance
Supports quality-standard compliance with automated traceability, maintaining audit-ready records and flagging out-of-spec material before it's used.
Labeling Solutions
Automates sample and product labeling to reduce manual errors and keep labels consistent with the underlying traceability record.
IIoT Integration
Connects with scales, RFID portals, and other IoT devices for accurate, hands-free real-time inventory and sample tracking.
From sample intake to the compliance record, in real time
Materials, samples, and equipment are scanned by barcode, RFID, and IIoT devices at intake, storage, testing, and shipping into the BellHawk engine as work happens. BellHawk records location, status, and custody, tracks labor and process progress across every workflow, and generates labels and compliance documentation at each step. That record feeds the data MilramX uses to trigger rules-based alerts on shortages or delays, consolidate visibility for lab leadership across every site, and synchronize selected data with ERP, LIMS, and other business systems.
- Barcode, RFID, and IIoT capture at intake, storage, testing, and shipping.
- Real-time material and sample status tracked across every lab.
- Lot-level traceability linking material, sample, and location data to every container.
- Rules-based alerts flag shortages, delays, or missed process steps.
- Offline store-and-forward capture keeps bench and floor staff moving without a live connection.
- Selected data synchronized to ERP and LIMS systems via MilramX.
What happens to a sample as it moves through the lab
Each of these stages is a real sequence a BellHawk-enabled lab follows, and each one writes something to the record — so compliance documentation builds itself, turnaround stays predictable, and downstream systems stay current automatically instead of by hand.
Log & Store
Samples and materials are scanned on arrival and directed to a storage location, with lot, condition requirements, and location recorded.
Test & Verify
Testing and quality checks are validated in real time, with operator, equipment, and result data captured at every step.
Report & Sync
Labels and compliance documentation are generated at completion, and results sync to ERP and LIMS systems for seamless reporting.
Sample and cold-chain tracking built for regulated work
A sample's condition matters as much as its location. BellHawk's sample tracking captures both — where a sample has been, who handled it, and whether it stayed within required storage conditions — building a complete chain of custody from the moment it arrives until it's tested, archived, or disposed of.
Storage Condition Monitoring
Temperature and condition data link directly to the sample record, so an excursion is flagged and documented, not discovered during an audit.
Chain-of-Custody Logging
Every handoff — intake, storage, testing, archival, or disposal — is scanned and timestamped, building a complete custody record automatically.
Retention & Disposal Tracking
Retention schedules and disposal records are tracked alongside the rest of the sample's history, so nothing falls through the cracks after testing ends.
Deployment flexibility for laboratory environments
KnarrTek's platforms adapt to how and where lab operations actually run, supporting minimal disruption during implementation and long-term scalability as your lab count and sample volume grow.
Browser-Based Access
Cloud-hosted tracking for inventory, samples, and testing status, visible the moment they're scanned, with no local server to maintain.
Rugged Mobile & Offline Capture
Mobile devices capture barcode, RFID, and IIoT scans at the bench even with limited connectivity, synchronizing automatically once a connection is restored.
Multi-Site Lab Networks
Data capture stays local at each lab while centralized dashboards give leadership real-time visibility across every site.
Where MilramX extends BellHawk with automation
MilramX is the half of KnarrTek's laboratory solutions that turns BellHawk's real-time scan data into action — automating workflows and synchronizing information across ERP, LIMS, and other systems, so lab leadership sees problems as they happen instead of at the next status meeting.
Intelligent Automation
An intelligent-agent framework schedules parallel tasks like data transfers and alerts, streamlining lab operations without constant manual oversight.
Data Integration
Fetches and monitors data from multiple systems using Python scripts, transforming it into simplified, consistent processing for every downstream report.
Operations Dashboard
Tracks samples, batches, and inventory in real time, surfacing what needs attention instead of burying it in a report.
Error Handling
Built-in error detection and correction supports 24/7 operation, with automated alerts for IT intervention when something needs a human look.
Flexible Integration
Integrates with ERP, LIMS, and other lab systems, adapting to diverse operational needs as your lab's requirements change.
Why laboratories choose KnarrTek
KnarrTek's laboratory traceability solutions tackle the problems actually costing labs time and money: manual records, fragmented systems, compliance pressure, and rework from avoidable errors.
Supply Chain Integration
Seamless connectivity with ERP and LIMS systems keeps materials, samples, and results moving without duplicate data entry.
Error Prevention
Barcode and RFID validation catches mistakes before they leave the bench, cutting the rework and retesting that eats into turnaround time.
Compliance Documentation
Detailed traceability supports quality-standard documentation with audit-ready records assembled automatically, not pieced together by hand.
Cost Savings
Labs commonly report meaningful annual savings from eliminating manual errors and rework, with results varying by lab size and current processes.
Real-Time Visibility
Instant insight into inventory, samples, and testing status reduces delays and replaces guesswork with a current, accurate picture of the lab.
Faster Onboarding for Every Role
Directed workflows mean new bench staff can be productive without months of tribal-knowledge training, while managers and directors get the same record without asking for a report.
Two ways laboratory traceability solutions are deployed
BellHawk and MilramX support a range of deployment shapes. These are representative patterns rather than a specific lab's results, described so you can recognize which one resembles your own operation.
Incoming material testing tied directly to the compliance record
Every incoming lot gets tested, logged, and released against the same record — no separate spreadsheet tracking which samples are still pending.
A lab testing incoming materials and issuing certificates of analysis deploys BellHawk to log samples at intake, track testing status in real time, and generate labels and compliance documentation automatically. MilramX synchronizes results with the lab's LIMS and ERP, so releases and holds stay consistent no matter who's reviewing them.
Fewer missed holds, faster release times, and less manual reconciliation between the bench and the quality office.
Consistent tracking and reporting across every lab location
One dashboard shows leadership what's happening at every site, instead of waiting on a status email from each lab manager.
A multi-site lab network deploys BellHawk at each location to capture intake, storage, and testing activity, with mobile devices supporting offline capture where connectivity is limited. MilramX consolidates sample status, inventory, and labor data across sites into dashboards for lab leadership, without requiring every site to run on the same network.
One consolidated view of samples and inventory across labs, faster identification of which site needs support, and less time spent reconciling separate spreadsheets.
These are representative application patterns, not guaranteed outcomes. Actual results depend on lab scope, sample volume, network availability, process design, implementation scope, data quality, integrations, procedures, training, and user adoption.
Three ways to run laboratory traceability software
BellHawk and MilramX are the laboratory traceability software underneath KnarrTek's product line, delivered as three packaged options. Which one fits depends on how much of your operation runs through the system, how you need to deploy it, and how much automation you want around exceptions.
BellHawk Online
Browser-based real-time tracking for inventory, samples, barcode scans, and lab activity, without replacing your LIMS or ERP platform. Receipts, test status, and results are visible the moment they're scanned, with no local server to maintain.
WIPtracker
In-facility WMS control covering intake, storage, testing, and secondary handling, plus barcode, RFID, and IIoT data capture — the deeper on-site foundation labs use for full traceability control.
SmartOps24x7
ERP and LIMS integration and smart operations monitoring built around KnarrTek's MilramX agents, adding rules-based alerts, 24/7 system oversight, and automated data exchange across connected systems.
Laboratory tracking is one part of a larger record
BellHawk's laboratory traceability software works alongside the other ways KnarrTek collects data at the point of work. Most deployments combine two or three of these.
Real-Time WIP Tracking
Real-time visibility into work-in-process across all sites, so a lab's status is always current wherever it sits.
WIP trackingInventory & Asset Tracking
Accurately track inventory and assets with barcode and RFID tracking, the record that every lab transaction posts into.
Inventory trackingRFID Inventory System
Streamline real-time inventory tracking with barcode and RFID technology where scanning alone is impractical.
RFID trackingTrack & Trace Materials
Comprehensive traceability that tracks materials by lot, batch, or serial number from receiving to shipping.
Materials traceabilityMaterials Flow & Job Tracking
Monitor material flow and job progress with real-time inventory tracking for efficient operations.
Job trackingCommon questions about running a lab on KnarrTek
Practical answers about KnarrTek's laboratory solutions — BellHawk, MilramX, and what actually changes on the bench once a lab starts using them.
Is this built for lab leadership, or can bench staff use it too?
What kinds of labs is this built for?
Does this support ISO 9001 or other quality-standard compliance?
How does sample and cold-chain tracking actually work?
Does BellHawk work on the bench without a live connection?
Do we have to choose between barcode, RFID, and IoT devices?
Can this integrate with our LIMS, ERP, or other lab systems?
What deployment options are available?
What's the difference between BellHawk and MilramX?
How much does manual tracking actually cost a lab?
How does encryption and data security work?
Can this scale from a single lab to multiple facilities?
Transform complex lab processes into scalable, audit-ready workflows
Start with the gap causing you the most delays — compliance documentation, sample tracking, or system integration. KnarrTek's laboratory traceability solutions team can help map what to track first and how to deploy it, on-premise, in the cloud, or across multiple sites.
