Released on: February 21, 2008, 9:05 am

Press Release Author: James Stirling

Industry: Computers

Press Release Summary: NLG Analytical's Business Development Manager discusses why
Aitken Scientific's software engineering service was commissioned to produce
scientific software for the 21 CFR Part 11 compliant v:kit.

Press Release Body: Thame, UK - Aitken Scientific has successfully produced
specialist custom software for NLG Analytical's v:kit series of fully traceable and
21 CFR Part 11 compliant validation kits for HPLC and GC in analytical laboratories.


NLG's Business Development Manager Stephen Luke explained, \"Aitken Scientific were
selected for this project due to their experience in developing software
specifically for laboratory use and their expertise in programming for 21 CFR Part
11 compliance. v:kit provides a cost-effective and timesaving solution for the
operational and performance qualification (OQ/PQ) of HPLC and GC instrumentation.
This is key to maintaining regulatory compliance in analytical laboratories. Each
kit contains the standard operating procedures, documentation, materials and bespoke
software required for data analyses to produce traceable results against user
defined pass/fail criteria.\"

Aitken Scientific adhere to Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) guidelines
for computer system validation and offer high quality software engineering services
for companies of all sizes. Having developed the robust v:kit software, they have
been able to supply immediate technical support and seamlessly maintain contact with
NLG's customers as and when required, regardless of their locality.


About Aitken Scientific Ltd

Aitken Scientific has 25 years of experience of providing practical scientific
software solutions for complex problems. Alongside software packages developed
in-house, Aitken Scientific custom build intelligent software for instrument
interfacing and control, machine control applications, validated systems including
21 CFR Part 11, LIMS interfacing, data capture solutions, sample tracking and mobile
software solutions.

Aitken Scientific has an international reputation for providing high quality,
dependable, cost effective software solutions with unprecedented levels of customer
service. This is achieved by experienced, approachable, creative and flexible teams
with many years of experience in robotics software and automated laboratory
equipment. At the end of a project, the client owns the intellectual property of all
fully bespoke software systems, is provided with the source code of products
developed for that project and has long term support provided by the team that
provided the software engineering service. Customers of Aitken Scientific find that
their bespoke software solutions have a longer life expectancy and are more
versatile than any equivalent off-the-shelf automation software package.

Aitken Scientific is proud of its customer focus, expertise in writing scientific
software and the ability to be creative whilst being pragmatic. Its sensible,
efficient and cost effective approach to all projects has attracted such clients as
Anachem, AstraZenaca International, GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer to name but a few,
along with very successful partnerships with several specialist manufacturers.



Web Site: http://www.aitken-sci.com

Contact Details: For further media information please contact:

James Stirling
Business Development Manager

Aitken Scientific Ltd
Oxford House,
Oxford Road,
Thame,
Oxfordshire,
OX9 2AH
United Kingdom

Phone: 01844 214773
Fax: 01844 215022
E-mail: aitken-sci@momentumws.co.uk