--- title: "Collaborative work - Laby a tool adapted to research laboratories | Laby" canonical_url: "https://laby.io/workflows/collaborative-work" last_updated: "2026-07-07T18:12:13.893Z" locale: en meta: description: "Remote work, real-time information sharing. Use a collaborative tool for the laboratory in a secure environment." "og:description": "Remote work, real-time information sharing. Use a collaborative tool for the laboratory in a secure environment." "og:title": "Collaborative work - Laby a tool adapted to research laboratories" --- Laby logo to home Switch to englishSwitch to french # **Collaborative work** Using a collaborative tool facilitates access to reliable and up-to-date information, to encourage knowledge sharing. [**Book your free demo**](https://laby.io/demo) [**Contact us **→](https://laby.io/contactus)
**Team working**
Collect, save, trace and secure company data to ensure its integrity.
**Gather information**
Centralize the laboratory's strategic and operational data, while combining transparency and confidentiality.
**Win time**
Find information more quickly and streamline exchanges to move forward efficiently on projects.
## **From theory to practice** 5 Essential elements for effective collaboration in the laboratory ## **Create a collaborative space** - Manage all laboratory activities from a single platform - Store and share all information related to R&D work - Save scientific publications in a participatory library - Work as a team on a common project and share data in real time [**Contact us **→](https://laby.io/contactus) > ![Illustration of a man interacting with multiple screens at the same time.](https://laby.io/_ipx/w_490/illustrations/CollaborativeWork/1DataAnalysis.svg) ## **Coordinate teamwork** - Create teams, define collaborator roles and access rights - Assign a person to a task, set objectives and deadlines - Monitor the progress of projects (gantt, time spent, product consumption) [**Contact us **→](https://laby.io/contactus) > The utilization of a common database and the use of a collaborative tool for the laboratory facilitate exchanges between members of a team. ![IIllustration of four people on top of puzzle pieces. Each person does a different job.](https://laby.io/_ipx/w_490/illustrations/CollaborativeWork/2TeamWork.svg) ## **Sharing knowledge** - Share scientific papers and journals within a common library - Save information and transmit it via email notifications - Find any information using a powerful search engine - Use custom tags and keywords [**Contact us **→](https://laby.io/contactus) > ![Illustration of a desktop computer and a laptop on a table. There is a sync symbol on both screens.](https://laby.io/_ipx/w_490/illustrations/CollaborativeWork/3Sync.svg) /> ## **Share best practices** - Set up models to structure and harmonize information - Easily communicate quality documents and active protocols - List the steps for developing and producing a recipe for a product [**Contact us **→](https://laby.io/contactus) > Promoting communication between teams means ensuring the monitoring of good practices and the sharing of knowledge. ![Illustration of a happy person giving a thumbs up with their hand. In front is a report with a magnifying glass on top and several checking symbols.](https://laby.io/_ipx/w_490/illustrations/CollaborativeWork/4IsoCertification.svg) ## **Quickly access information** - Access on-site or remotely to data synchronized from your server - Consult scientific documents, results and observations in one click - Visualize the time spent by team or activity to better manage a project [**Contact us **→](https://laby.io/contactus) > ![Illustration of a magnifying glass in front of a computer screen containing a search bar.](https://laby.io/_ipx/w_490/illustrations/CollaborativeWork/5SearchEngine.svg)