Special Metals Corporation Huntington Facility Case Study

This case study details the implementation of Wavefront Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) at Special Metals Corporation's Huntington facility, which is a leading supplier of nickel alloys. The facility's laboratory required a system that could keep pace with production demands and accommodate new experiments from the engineering group while adhering to strict regulatory and customer requirements. The previous in-house system, designed in the 1980s, became increasingly inadequate, necessitating a search for a more modern solution. The transition to Wavefront LIMS has streamlined data capture, eliminated manual data entry, and facilitated remote access to test data. As a result, the laboratory can now generate test results quickly, allowing for timely decision-making in production processes. The successful implementation has also enhanced the laboratory's capabilities, enabling it to adapt to new requirements without extensive IT involvement, ultimately saving significant costs associated with material nonconformance.