Development of software modules that provide functionality to measure and annotate a saved image
The project was undertaken for a leading global player in the field of high precision optical instruments. The client is located at North America and offers advanced software and imaging solutions supporting a wide range of applications in the field of optical microscopy. These products cater to customers from diverse verticals such as life sciences, biotechnology, metallurgy, etc.

B.A.T. successfully developed software modules that formed a part of various modules in a plugged in framework. The design of new modules was made after a thorough study of the current functionality of the framework and available modules to provide the required functionality. The delivery was made in short span of time, as the software release was mapped with the hardware release. Read More

Enhancement support for metallographic imaging software after launch into the market
The support activity involved adding new functions and enhancements to existing functions throughout the operational life of the software. The challenge was to ensure a short response time, deliver comprehensive solutions and capture the knowledge of existing software for optical microscopes and its code base, to provide quick and accurate support.

The client is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and supplier of high precision optical solutions based on microscopes and related instruments. B.A.T. assessed the clients requirements of Enhancement Support, of software that identifies the inclusions in material (steel) and grades them according to available standards. The scope of services defined for this project was to develop additional programs, features and/ or interfaces in the existing software, cater to change requests and provide enhancements. Read More

Maintenance support for metallographic imaging software after launch into the market
The support activity involved maintaining the metallographic imaging software of a leading global innovator, manufacturer and supplier of high precision optical solutions software throughout its operational life. The challenges involved included a short response time, delivery of comprehensive solutions and the capture of knowledge of existing software for optical microscopes and its code base, to provide quick and accurate support.

B.A.T. assessed the clients requirements for, Maintenance Support, of software that identifies the inclusions in material (steel) and grades them according to available standards. The scope of services included corrections of defects found in existing operational software and post sales support issues. The service deliverable included the resolution of issues arising during the operational life of the software that would require appropriate explanations to customers or modifications in the software. Read More

Development of a software application for 'Feature Recognition' for high precision optical instruments
B.A.T. successfully offered Outsourced Product Development (OPD) services for the project that was in the area of image processing allied with metallurgy. The challenges involved the implementation of new features that were compatible with previous installed deliverables or provided the means to upgrade from the previous deliverable to the new version; and the capture of knowledge of existing software for optical microscopes and its code base, as the product to be developed was a part of complete suite of software offered by the client.

B.A.T. followed a phased approach with smooth iterative incremental implementation of new software features and full compatibility between the phases. The product development involved the complete SDLC as well as maintenance and enhancements. Read More

Development of add-on application for client specific software requirements for LC-MS instruments
A high performance mass-spectrometer driven project with advanced parameters, the solution was evolved through a combination of domain and software expertise. B.A.T. assessed the requirements of the client and recommended a solution of deploying an add-on application to their existing software for their LC-MS instruments. The challenge was to capture the knowledge of the existing software for LC-MS instruments and its applications, and to integrate the existing software to a network, with data files being stored on servers that were different from the computer doing the actual acquisition.

The client is a leading global manufacturer and supplier from North America that manufactures mass spectroscopy instruments along with associated software. The client offers proven market leadership in mass spectrometry and sets the gold standard for high-performance bioanalytical measurement systems. Read More

Co-development and continuous support
An iterative project primarily intended to carry out enhancements and bug fixing of a large software product, the B.A.T. offshore team worked collaboratively with the client team for product development and release. B.A.T. recommended a solution of new feature development, enhancement and sustenance support. The software was basically used for metabolite identification, isotopic pattern confirmation and research related to drug discovery and drug development.

The challenges involved were to capture the knowledge of an on-going project and its code base, to become an extremely trustworthy external co-development partner, to establish necessary understanding on the application for instrumentation - small molecule domain and to adopt and implement agile software development processes.

The client is a leading global manufacturer and supplier from North America that manufactures life sciences tools along with associated software. The client offers proven market leadership in mass spectrometry and molecular devices that sets the gold standard for high-performance bioanalytical measurement systems. Read More

Testing services for analytical instrument software throughout the product development life cycle
The project involved ongoing support to a leading global manufacturer and supplier from North America; B.A.T. shared its testing expertise for the software that plays a key role in the drug discovery/ development process. The client is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of analytical instrumentation from North America that manufactures LC/ MS, ICP-MS, MALDI TOF products and MALDI TOF/ TOF products along with associated software. The client uses advanced technologies that play a key role in the drug discovery/ development for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology markets.

The challenge was to understand and study the new process adopted by the client for the entire product development life cycle (PDLC), to capture the knowledge of ongoing testing processes and practices and to allocate competent professionals for this crucial assignment as the client was keen on optimizing cost, and the resource count was low.

The client predetermined the advanced parameters and requirement specification. B.A.T. provided an ideal setup to carry out various testing practices. The in-house availability of an Instrumentation room, Testing and Analytical Labs with Software Design Labs helped us provide an end-to-end solution to the client, 'Under One Roof'. Read More

Development of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System for school-based health care providers
B.A.T. successfully offered Outsourced Product Development (OPD) services for the project in the area of health care allied with EMR for a client who is an established name from North America, that provides software and product solutions in the health care industry.

The challenge was to develop a robust and secure system that maintained comprehensive medical records of students; to develop a system that provided an integrated environment for a school-based health care center, school nurse and physicians; and to develop an easy-to-use software with standardized medical procedures that assisted in providing basic aid to students in the absence of a Doctor.

B.A.T. developed an EMR system that offered unlimited database capacity. The web-based system solved the problem of maintaining the health records of those students that frequently changed their schools or relocated to some other district. The project involved the full PDLC with maintenance/ enhancement activity. Due to its modular design the system is fully adaptable and scalable to grow with the school-based health centers. Read More

Development of platform based applications supporting both desktop and web version of the software
The project was in the LIMS domain and included the development of platform-based applications supporting both desktop and web version of the software. The client is a leading provider of precision instrumentation, reagents and chemistries, software and services for a wide range of scientific and industrial laboratory applications, including genetic screening, drug discovery and development, environmental monitoring, food and beverage quality, and chemical analysis.

The project needed to address multiple challenges comprising the development of a reusable platform/ framework that could support multiple applications, the support of both desktop and web versions on a common platform, the implementation of a compatibility layer that would support the coexistence of the legacy system with the new applications, a utility for synchronizing legacy database, the integration of various third party components and UI designs and the provision of maximum customization to cater various industries.

complete B.A.T. followed the agile SDLC methodology for smooth iterative incremental development of product applications and its corresponding releases. The platform, providing common set of domain services, was developed in parallel with the new applications on the .Net technology. A compatibility layer was developed to support platform services for the existing legacy applications. Read More

Revolutionizing research in Naturals through analytical method development used for identification and characterization of active components
The project aimed at revolutionizing research in Naturals through analytical method development used for identification and characterization of active components. The customer is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality natural products, oils and extracts used in cosmetics, fine fragrances, natural flavors and natural remedies.

A group of specialists proficient in analytical techniques were involved to develop a HPLC method which ensured the quality of Natural products by Qualitative and Quantitative elucidation of unknown components. Read More

The customer had a single line requirement "Need to develop device driver for HPLC"
B.A.T. team developed device driver for HPLC. The software primarily used for interface Mass Spectroscopy systems with HPLC devices to enhance the functionality required for the process of detection, analysis and quantitation of samples. This project included various phases of software development lifecycle, viz. Core Development, Enhancements (Ongoing) and Sustenance Support.

The client is a leading global manufacturer and supplier from North America that manufactures mass spectroscopy instruments along with associated software. The client offers proven market leadership in mass spectrometry and sets the gold standard for high-performance bioanalytical measurement systems. Read More

Generic framework developed for interfacing Analytical Instruments being used in Pathology Laboratories with PathlabSys™ - LIMS product
B.A.T. developed a generic plug-in which can be used for any type of instrument to read results and input it into LIMS after review and approval. The instruments successfully interfaced were Fully Automated Hematology Analyzer (of different vendors), Automated Random Access Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, Automated ImmunoAnalyzer, etc.

Since the plug-in was identified to be built incrementally, the team decided to follow "B.A.T. Agile Process". This addressed the client's immediate and expected future needs allowing revision in total scope of the product expectations. The domain experts in conjunction with the development team at B.A.T studied various instruments, their protocols, communication standards, interfaces manuals and came up with a strategy to develop a framework for building the instrument interface plug-in. Read More

Validation of software that mandatorily required US FDA requirements to be fulfilled
B.A.T. to provide validation service for the software that controls LC-MS/MS instrument, data acquisition, processing, reporting. The US FDA and 21CFR part11 requirements for the software were successfully identified and validated for the activities in Clinical Trial for drug discovery and development.

The client is a leading contract research and testing organization, based in Hyderabad, India. As per the defined scope, validation was executed. The gaps in the system were identified and corrective actions were suggested. The downtime of the instruments was maintained well under control throughout the project duration as many projects were ongoing and it was difficult for the client to interrupt them. Read More

Bioanalytical software for drug discovery and life science research including microplate data acquisition, analysis, graphing and reporting
Co-development approach followed between B.A.T. and Client to setup the project that primarily intended to carry out enhancements and bug fixing of a large software product. B.A.T. offshore team integrated with Client team for product development and Release.

The client is a leading global manufacturer and supplier from North America, who manufactures life sciences tools along with software. The client offers proven market leadership in mass spectrometry and molecular devices that sets the gold standard for high-performance bioanalytical measurement systems. This project was exclusively a Client Driven Project for New Feature Development, Enhancement and Sustenance Support. Read More

Software for data acquisition, analysis, reporting and managing chromatography data quickly and efficiently
An Onsite-Offshore model was adopted for the maintenance for Chromatography Data-Handling System (CDS). The software serves as a controller and data manager for the overall Chromatography workstation and is designed to work in an industry-standard networked environment.

The client is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and supplier of high-end Analytical Instruments like Gas and LC Chromatography, Optical and Mass Spectrometry, etc. The legacy CDS software has been one of the award-winning solutions for Chromatography users across various manufacturing and research segments. Read More

Complete Product design cycle for a medical device
B.A.T. developed a CO₂ Insufflator with performance matching the industry standards. The CO₂ Insufflator supplies CO₂ gas at pre-settable pressure, flow-rate and total volume to the patient and at a substantially lower cost manufactured and installed at client site.

The client is a leading manufacturer of Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Devices, Tubal Rings and Laparoscopes. The client provides solutions in Healthcare, medical devices and Instruments.