In modern laboratories - samples are typically stored in large -80°C freezers, liquid nitrogen tanks or fully automated stores that are often inconveniently situated in an outbuilding or a basement. DP5 from Ziath is the first of a new generation of digital sample management tools that allows sample management technicians to quickly and accurately log sample identity at the point of storage or retrieval. DP5 offers a convenient way to use a 2D barcoded tube or rack scanner anywhere across a laboratory or an organisation’s site where a suitable laptop or computer is available.