HPLC Column Management Made Simple

Full Lifecycle Tracking for Better Data and Longer Column Life

ColumnTracker is a web-based application designed to manage and monitor HPLC columns throughout their entire lifecycle. Built for laboratory environments, it provides a centralized platform for defining column models, registering individual columns, and maintaining accurate, real-time inventory records. Users can browse and compare column models, review detailed records for individual columns and instruments, and capture event histories such as solvent exposure, sample types, hazards, and other critical annotations, delivering full traceability for every column. Inventory actions such as install, move, and discard keep status and location up to date, while reporting and reconciliation tools support data accuracy, method robustness, and cost-effective column utilization.

Who is It for

Analytical Chemists and LC/MS Scientists: Users responsible for method development, validation, and routine analysis who need confidence in column history and suitability.
Lab Managers and Supervisors: Leaders overseeing instrument fleets, column budgets, and workload planning who require visibility into usage, performance, and replacement needs.
QA/Regulatory and Data Integrity Teams: Stakeholders who depend on full traceability of column usage, history, and conditions to support audits, investigations, and regulated workflows.

Platform Requirements

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ColumnTracker is a web-based application that runs in any modern browser. No additional software installation is required, making it easily accessible across desktop and laptop environments within your laboratory network. A companion mobile app with barcode and RFID scanning capabilities connects physical columns to their digital records, enabling users to locate and update column information directly in the lab.

Centralized Column and Model Management

Define and maintain structured records for column models and individual columns, including dimensions, stationary phase, particle size, vendor, and catalog information. Column Tracker keeps column metadata organized and searchable across the lab.

Instrument and Location Tracking

Associate columns with specific instruments and locations so you always know where each column is installed, stored, or staged. Install, move, and discard actions keep status and location current, reducing lost columns and unplanned downtime.

Lifecycle and Event History

Capture detailed event histories for each column, including solvent exposures, sample types, hazards, flushes, and other critical annotations. This lifecycle view supports better decisions about reuse, troubleshooting, and retirement.

Comparison and Selection Tools

Browse and compare multiple column models side by side to evaluate characteristics and choose the most appropriate column for a given method or application, supporting consistent and informed column selection.

Reporting and Reconciliation

Use built-in reparting and reconciliation tools to review inventory, usage patterns, and column status across the lab. These insights help optimize column purchasing, extend useful lifetime, and support investigations when data or performance issues arise.

Barcode and RFID-Ready Tracking

Connect physical assets to their digital records with barcode and RFID scanning via a mobile companion app. Users can locate, identify, and update column records directly in the lab, improving traceability, efficiency, and control as tracking technologies evolve.