Changelog
What's New in LEC
Feature updates, improvements, and new integrations for the Laboratory Equipment Consulter.
Latest
v2.4.0
June 2026External Quality Control (EQC) Integration & Equipment Catalog Expansion
Equipment Catalog Expansion
- 178 new instruments added — total now 375+ instruments in database
- 77+ new manufacturer brands added (199+ verified brands total)
- 84 equipment categories across 13 sections
- New categories: Digital PCR Systems, Real-Time PCR / qPCR Systems, Spectrophotometers, Mass Spectrometry, Chromatography (HPLC/GC/IC), Water Analysis, Histology & Pathology equipment
- Enhanced category mapping with both English and Russian slug support
- Full lab_type_applicability coverage for Clinical Diagnostics, Pharmaceutical, Food Safety, and Research lab types
External Quality Control (EQC / ВОК)
- 8 EQC providers integrated: CAP, Randox RIQAS, Bio-Rad EQAS, INSTAND, UK NEQAS, Labquality, QCMD, NordiQC
- 9 EQC disciplines mapped: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunochemistry, Coagulation, Molecular Diagnostics, Histopathology, POCT, Food Safety
- CAP highlighted as ★ Official KombiMED Distributor throughout the platform
- Discipline-provider recommendation table with analyte coverage
- Annual cost estimation by tier: Basic (€2–5K), Standard (€5–15K), Comprehensive (€15–40K)
- Initial setup cost breakdown: gap analysis, LIS adaptation, coordinator designation
EQC Recommendation Engine
- Automatic mapping of laboratory test categories to EQC disciplines
- Intelligent provider recommendations based on lab type and test menu
- Integration into the consultation recommendations API (/api/recommendations)
- Purple-themed collapsible EQC panel in Equipment Recommendations UI
- Provider badges with "Official Distributor" designation for CAP
Investment Memorandum PDF — New EQC Section
- New section: "External Quality Control (EQC / Externe Qualitätskontrolle)" added to PDF
- Sub-section A: Recommended EQC Disciplines & Providers table
- Sub-section B: Annual EQC Cost Estimation with tier breakdown
- Sub-section C: EQC Implementation Roadmap (5 phases: Assessment → Provider Selection → Enrollment → First Cycle → Continuous Improvement)
- CAP Official Distributor callout with contact information
- Lab-type-specific regulatory notes: RiliBÄK (Clinical), GMP (Pharmaceutical), ISO 17025 (General)
- Dynamic section numbering automatically adjusts when Clean Room section is present
Landing Page Updates
- Updated hero statistics: 375+ Instruments, 199+ Verified Brands, 84 Equipment Categories
- New Authority Proof Bar metrics: 8 EQC Providers, 9 EQC Disciplines
- New dedicated EQC section on landing page with provider cards and cost tiers
- CAP Official Distributor card with discipline badges
- EQC features checklist included in landing page
- Updated Investment Memorandum sections count: 14 → 15
v2.3.0
June 2026SEO Optimization & Performance
SEO Improvements
- Comprehensive meta tags: title templates, description, keywords, authors, publisher
- 10 JSON-LD structured data schemas: Organization, WebSite, LocalBusiness, WebApplication, BreadcrumbList, FAQPage, MedicalWebPage, and 3 Product schemas
- Dynamic sitemap.xml and robots.txt generation
- OpenGraph and Twitter card metadata with image dimensions
- Hreflang alternates for en, de, and x-default
- Google verification meta tag support
- Canonical URL configuration
v2.2.0
June 2026Clean Room Planning & Waste Management
Clean Room Validation & Planning
- Full clean room section in Investment Memorandum (Grades A–D)
- Classification summary, validation protocol matrix, environmental monitoring profile
- Equipment categories and calibration schedules per grade
- Dynamic section numbering when clean room is active
Waste Treatment Section
- Waste classification (Categories A–G) per German/EU regulations
- Reagent waste management guidelines
- Biomedical / clinical waste handling protocols
- Canalization-safe discharge guidance
- Lab-type-specific regulatory notes
v2.1.0
May 2026Multilingual Support & Consulting Services
i18n / Multilingual
- Questionnaire form available in English, German, and Russian
- Dynamic translations API (/api/translations)
- Localized Investment Memorandum PDF dates and labels
Consulting Services Page
- New /consulting page with equipment categories, training matrix, and consulting overview
- Navigation link added to header and footer
v2.0.0
April 2026PCR Workflow, Workplaces & Forensic Lab Type
PCR Workflow & Contamination Zones
- Three contamination-controlled PCR zones: Pre-PCR Zone 1 (NA Extraction), Pre-PCR Zone 2 (Mix Preparation), Post-PCR Zone 3 (Amplification & Detection)
- Automatic equipment assignment to PCR zones based on category patterns
- Minimum quantity rules: 2× Biological Safety Cabinets, 3× Pipette sets for PCR workflows
- Shared equipment distribution across Pre-PCR zones
Workplaces & Stations
- Dynamic workplace generation based on lab type and selected equipment
- Color-coded zone visualization in Equipment Recommendations UI
- Additional Support Area for unassigned equipment
Forensic Science Lab Type
- New lab type: Forensic Science (Coming Soon status)
- 39 specialized questions covering DNA analysis, toxicology, trace evidence, ballistics
- 10 sections: Case Types, Infrastructure, IT/LIMS, Budget, Workflow, Real Estate
v1.0.0
March 2026Initial Release — Laboratory Equipment Consulter
Core Features
- 200 laboratory instruments across 4 lab types: Clinical Diagnostics, Pharmaceutical, Food Safety, Research
- Multi-step consultation flow: Lab Type → Questionnaire → Equipment Recommendations → Investment Memorandum
- 14-section Investment Memorandum PDF with CAPEX/OPEX, staffing, real estate, risk assessment
- Access-gated consultation with secure token verification
- Consultation history with resume, rework, and PDF download capabilities
- Responsive design optimized for desktop and mobile