Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with TARE in less than 5 minutes.
Welcome to TARE (Technical Analysis & Research Engine). This guide will help you configure your digital laboratory and start tracking experiments immediately.
1. Define Space
Map your physical lab hierarchy so you always know where samples are located.
2. Invite Team
Add chemists, researchers, and admins to collaborate in real-time.
3. Track Items
Scan barcodes or bulk import your existing chemical inventory.
Detailed Steps
Create your Organization
When you first sign up, a default organization is created for you. Navigate to Settings > Organization to upload your logo and set your official lab name. This branding will appear on all generated reports and labels.
Set up Locations
Go to Inventory > Locations. Create a top-level location (e.g., "Main Lab") and nest storage units inside it (e.g., "Main Lab" > "Flammables Cabinet" > "Shelf A").
Import Inventory
If you have an existing Excel sheet, use the Import wizard on the Inventory dashboard. TARE will automatically map CAS numbers to chemical structures and safety data.
Pro Tip
Install the TARE Progressive Web App (PWA) on your tablet or mobile device for easy barcode scanning directly from the bench.