Our Q1 2026 release – now live

Our Q1 release went live on 31st March 2026 and is our most significant update to date. It focused on reducing manual effort and improving visibility across the platform.

View the roadmap here: LabHQ Product Roadmap & Release Plan 

LabHQ Q1 2026 Features

Our upcoming releases focus on reducing manual effort and improving visibility, particularly in areas that affect audits, stock control and daily decision-making in the lab.

Clear Lab Dashboard

The new lab management dashboard gives lab managers and QC teams a real-time overview of key information the moment they log in, without needing to jump between pages or export data. Fully customizable with an extensive widget gallery, building on reporting and dashboards in LabHQ.

This should make it easier to spot issues early, track progress and stay in control as workloads increase.

Stock Management Updates 

Daily email notifications for expired stock batches help labs stay proactive and avoid last-minute issues, building on stock management in LabHQ.

Customizable Sample Labels

Labs now have greater control over how samples are identified and tracked, making it easier to align labels with existing workflows and traceability requirements, as part of sample management in LabHQ.

App Rebrand‍

The main LabHQ app has been refreshed with an updated visual identity and a new welcome dashboard with onboarding guidance to support new users getting up and running faster.

CSV & XLS Results Import

‍Results can now be imported directly from CSV or XLS files into the results entry screen, reducing manual data entry.

→ Read the full Q1 2026 release notes here.

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LabHQ Q2–Q4 2026 Feature Roadmap

Beyond Q1, the roadmap continues to focus on reducing complexity in lab operations:

• Q2 2026 – Improvements focused on flexibility and visibility across the platform. This includes barcode scanning to quickly locate samples, sample locations for better tracking, the ability to capture product notes directly within the workflow, downloading multiple sample certificates in one go, editing Job and Sample IDs after submission, local timezone settings, and more precise stock quantity tracking - building on sample management in LabHQ.
• Q3 2026 – Scheduler for recurring sampling, maintenance and reminders, alongside Equipment Management updates, supporting more proactive lab management 
• Q4 2026 – Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) functionality and further stock enhancements, helping centralise records and reduce reliance on disconnected tools.

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How LabHQ Builds Features With Its Users 

For labs considering a LIMS, understanding where a platform is heading can be just as important as what it offers today.

Many of the items on this roadmap come directly from conversations with lab managers, quality teams and operations managers using LabHQ day to day.

If you have a feature request or want to influence what we build next, you can share feedback directly through the in-app feedback form. 

We’ll keep this page updated as plans develop and share updates as features move from roadmap to release through our regular product updates.

If you’d like to explore whether LabHQ is the right fit for your lab now, or have questions about upcoming functionality, we’re always happy to chat.

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