🌐 Harmonizing Connections: Reflections on the Third eLabFTW Community Meeting

In the unfolding narrative of our collective journey, the Third eLabFTW Community Meeting convened on September 17, 2024. This gathering became a symphony of ideas, each note resonating with the theme of integration and collaborative innovation.

🎶 Voices of Integration

Three maestros shared their compositions, illuminating pathways to harmonize eLabFTW with diverse instruments:

  1. Alexander Haller (University of Heidelberg): Introduced elAPI, an API client designed to seamlessly bridge eLabFTW with other services, enhancing the fluidity of data interactions (https://github.com/uhd-urz/elAPI)
  2. Amir Golparvar (FAIRmat/NOMAD Lab, Humboldt University of Berlin): presented NOMAD integration of .eln import, a free web-service for sharing FAIR data
  3. Clemens Mangler (University of Vienna): described how they use eLabFTW, together with QR codes and a Raspberry Pi system, to track samples analyzed using a scanning transmission electron microscope

🌊 Waves of Dialogue

Following the orchestrated presentations, the floor opened to a chorus of community insights, questions, and reflections. This interactive segment underscored the collective commitment to enhancing eLabFTW’s interoperability and user experience.

🎥 Capturing the Moment

For those who wish to revisit the melodies of this meeting or experience them anew, a recording has been graciously made available:

Watch the Recording

🚀 Forward in Harmony

As we continue to compose the future of eLabFTW, each contribution adds depth and resonance to our shared symphony. Let us carry forward the spirit of integration, ensuring that our collective endeavors harmonize to create a more connected and efficient research environment.

Stay attuned for future gatherings as we persist in our collaborative journey, orchestrating innovations and fostering a community united in purpose.

Note: This summary seeks to encapsulate the essence of our meeting, inviting all to partake in the ongoing symphony of eLabFTW’s evolution.