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LASTRADA - the standard laboratory software
for construction materials testing.

LASTRADA is the standard software for construction materials testing laboratories working with asphalt, concrete, aggregates and soils.

Second LASTRADA User Conference 2012

Between the 16th and 17th of February 2012, the second LASTRADA User Conference will take place at our offices in Berlin.

On two days LASTRADA users from materials producers, construction companies, independent and public test houses will visit various lectures and seminars on topics of their respective fields. Besides presentations, lectures and seminars, there will be room for open discussions.

Here you can read more about last year's conference.

LASTRADA on the road

15/16 Feb 2012, Liverpool, UK
11th International Conference on Pavement Engineering and Infrastructure

The fifth year in a row we will be exhibiting at Liverpool's John Moores University. We are going to present our LASTRADA software and the new developments around it, such as the new LASTRADA/AS1 interface, which enables data transfer between the asphalt or concrete plant and the laboratory. If you are interested in a short (or long) introduction to LASTRADA we are happy to welcome you at our stand.

At 2010's conference we have presented a paper about the benefits of interfaces between asphalt laboratories, plant control systems and ERP system. Please find the abstract of the paper below. If you are interested in receiving a copy of the paper, do not hesitate to contact us!

• The Integration of Asphalt Quality Control with Sales and Production
  - on the Pivotal Role of an Integrated Laboratory Information Management System

  
  
  Abstract
  
  Intra-company communication has always been one focal point for the realisation of efficiency and quality gains. Nonetheless, because of being equipped with a stand-alone QC-software, the laboratory, i.e. quality control, has never reached its full potential as a service provider for the production management, the sales department and the controlling department.
  
  We would like to present the details and effects of an automatic exchange of information between a centralised and integrated laboratory system on the one side and the plant control and financial software system (Enterprise Resource Planning system), on the other side. In three parts we will illustrate the practical consequences of QC integration: 1) existing and practically applied interface variants between the laboratory system and ERP systems, 2) existing interfaces between laboratory system and plant control systems and 3) a co-operation between software developer JPSC and asphalt plant manufacturer Ammann to develop a standardised interface between the integrated central-database system LASTRADA and the AS1 plant control system.
  
  Some of the questions answered are: How can a bi-directional interface which transfers mix recipes and production data between laboratory system and plant control system add to sustainable and efficient use of constituents? What key information can be provided for the technical management to increase production quality if quality data from the laboratories and production data from the plant control systems is combined in a central database? In terms of quality assurance, what are the benefits of an automatic interface that provides the bill of materials and key properties of new mix designs for the sales and controlling departments?

On March 10-13, 2012 we will be exhibiting at The BIG 5 Saudi - International Building and Construction Show in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Our team welcomes you on our stand 1E42.

As the market leader for quality control software, we are presenting the latest LASTRADA developments for contractors, materials producers, independent test houses and public authorities.

If you are interested in a personal appointment or in receiving more information, do not hesitate to contact us!

16 December 2011: New LASTRADA Release!

The latest LASTRADA Release 4.3.0 introduces a new workflow control module for independent laboratories.

This module provides an alternative to the existing ways of workflow structuring in LASTRADA, which laid much focus on flexibility and wide, overlapping responsibilities. Now we are pleased to present a module which concentrates on the requirements of independent labs that prefer well-defined responsibilities and central oversight.

An integrated user-friendly interface guides the user from sample receiving, via test planning and test data entry to the document outbox. Each user receives quick, intuitive and role-based access to all necessary information and control centres. The possibility of a seamless integration with quotations, invoicing and document management modules goes without saying.

Here are the key-features of the new module:
- one seamless user-friendly interface provides step-by-step guidance from sample receiving to report sending and invoicing
- support of up to 5 roles for clearing stages and signatures
- direct access to test data registration dialogues
- optional integration with invoice management and document management modules
- comprehensive overview of the status of testing programs (sample receiving, clearance, testing, signature, invoicing and outbox) at the push of a button
- automatic status messages via Windows task bar icons and direct access to the corresponding tasks
- fast and direct document generation (e.g. for contract confirmations, sample data sheets, lab work sheets, reports and invoices)
- integrated outbox (document distribution lists and outgoing document registration)

This new module also includes all features of the LASTRADA Digital Signature Module and the LASTRADA Sample Management Module.

LASTRADA users are welcome to contact us to receive a three-month trial license for this new module - our hotline will gladly provide support with the necessary setup.

If you are new to LASTRADA, we look forward to your call or email to arrange a free demonstration at your company premises.

A complete list of features of this year’s LASTRADA versions will be issued in the upcoming LASTRADA Feature Almanac 2012.

LASTRADA Roadshows

Here is another opportunity to experience our laboratory software in your company! The next LASTRADA Roadshows will be in the United Arab Emirates (3 to 8 July 2011) and in Qatar (17 to 22 July 2011). More...