Platform Changelog

Every improvement we ship to CM Studio+, from major features to small fixes. We release often, check back or follow along.

v.1.38.0

Location & Inventory Updates New feature

  • New Location Setup: Easily add and manage your physical storage locations.
  • Track Inventory by Location: You can now search and filter your ingredient lots and packaging by their specific location and shelf/storage position.
v.1.37.0

Chat Feedback Improvement

Added a new option to easily give feedback on AI responses, helping us make the chat experience even better for you.

v.1.36.0

Formula Builder Updates New feature

  • Automatic Formula Balancing: Added a new Q.S. button that automatically fills in the exact leftover percentage to bring your formula to 100%.
  • Fresher Look: We gave the forms a cleaner new look and added some nice animations.
v.1.35.0

Supplier Formula Catalog New feature

  • A dedicated space where suppliers can publish and manage their formulas and maintain up-to-date company profiles.
  • Allows formulators to easily copy formulas into their own libraries for reuse and development.
v.1.34.0

Excel Export for Formulas New feature

You can now export formulas to Excel (.xlsx) for easier analysis and sharing. The Formula page has been updated with a new Export menu that provides both PDF and Excel download options, along with performance and usability improvements.

v.1.33.0

Enhanced Regulatory Assistant Improvement

Updated Regulatory Assistant adds continuous monitoring for formulas across markets, retailer requirements, certifications, and documentation to surface compliance gaps in real time.

v.1.32.0

AI Assistant Upgrade Improvement

Create smarter formulas faster with advanced formula generation, formula analysis, ingredient evaluations, ingredient comparisons, reformulation tools, regenerations, and deformulation support — all inside the AI chat.

v.1.31.0

Raw Materials Import (Redesigned) Improvement

Redesigned raw materials import with preview mode and on-the-fly addition, updates, and removal of records, allowing users to review data before submission and make quick adjustments during the import process.

v.1.30.0

Marketplace: Raw Material Sourcing Requests New feature

Allows users to request sourcing for raw materials that are currently unavailable or out of stock. Users can specify required details and indicate whether acceptable alternatives are allowed, enabling faster procurement decisions and improved supply continuity.

v.1.29.0

Autocomplete for Address Forms Improvement

All address fields now support autocomplete, reducing manual input errors and improving address consistency and accuracy.

v.1.28.0

Raw Material Lots – Printable Labels New feature

Added the ability to generate and export printable labels for raw material lots. Labels include received date, expiration date, lot number, supplier lot, RM ID and name, supplier, and client—improving traceability and reducing manual labeling.

v.1.27.0

Improved AI Formula Assistant Improvement

Our AI Formula Assistant just got smarter. You can now reference formulas and ingredients directly from your library when asking questions or requesting improvements. This makes it easier to analyze existing formulas, get optimization suggestions, and explore ingredient alternatives based on what you already use.

v.1.26.0

New: AI Formula Assistant New feature

Create formulas through a chat-based experience. Describe what you need, refine the logic step by step, and iterate until it’s just right. When you’re done, save it directly to your formula library for future use.

v.1.25.0

Timezone Support Added New feature

You can now view dates and times in your local timezone instead of UTC. All timestamps across the platform automatically adjust based on your selected timezone for a more accurate and intuitive experience.

v.1.24.0

New Document Management System New feature

  • Create and manage custom document categories
  • Upload and organize documents within categories
  • Attach documents to samples, batches, formulas, raw materials, and raw material lots
  • Unified document handling across all record types for improved consistency and organization

This update standardizes how documents are managed throughout the platform while giving you more control over structure and classification.

v.1.23.0

Excel Export for Inventory Snapshot New feature

Introduced Excel export for a snapshot of current inventory raw materials and packaging items.

v.1.22.0

Improved Permissions & Roles Management Improvement

We’ve introduced a new layout for permissions and roles within organizations. Permissions are now grouped into clear categories, making it easier to understand and control what users can see and do. You can also create predefined roles and quickly assign them to users for faster, more consistent access management.

v.1.20.0

Product Testing New feature

  • Test Templates: Save templates from existing tests and quickly create new tests from a template or from scratch.
  • Draft Tests: Save tests as drafts and publish them later.
  • PDF Export: Export tests to PDF for easy sharing and documentation.
  • Auto Test Sample ID: Test Sample ID is now optional and auto-generated if left blank.
  • Duplicate ID Feedback: Instant visual warning when a duplicate ID is entered.
v.1.21.0

Custom Suppliers & Supplier Library Controls New feature

You can now fully manage your supplier experience with two powerful updates:

  • Add Your Own Suppliers: Users can now create and manage their own custom suppliers directly within the platform, giving teams greater flexibility and control over supplier data.
  • Organization Setting: Supplier Library Toggle: Hide the global supplier library, or display only suppliers created by your organization.
v.1.19.0

Batch/Sample Label Sticker Export New feature

Added the ability to export printable label stickers for batches and samples. Labels include key details such as batch number, lot, date created, formula name, formula version, formula ID, and client, improving traceability and reducing manual labeling work.

v.1.18.0

Composition Tracking, IFRA Compliance & Documents New feature

  • Detailed Composition Tracking: Raw Materials now support composition input (e.g., Component A 70%), enabling the app to recursively generate accurate ingredient lists for formulas, ensuring compliant INCI/labeling.
  • IFRA Compliance Setup: Added fields to define and store IFRA category limits (Max % allowed per category) for fragrance raw materials, laying the groundwork for automated compliance checks.
  • Formula Context: The Formula model now includes essential classification fields: IFRA Category, usage type, and application area.
  • Document Management: Updated Raw Materials to store essential documentation (SDS, IFRA certificates, etc.).
v.1.17.0

Formula PDF Ticket Redesign Improvement

  • Redesigned Formula PDF ticket for improved readability and cleaner layout
  • Added support for custom organization logos — your branding now appears directly on the ticket
v.1.16.1

AI Summary Fix Bug fix

Resolved an issue where AI summaries could not be created when a formula included product category, use context, target customer, or texture profile.

v.1.16.0

New Batch Flows New feature

New Batch Flows: Guided, step-by-step process for batch creation and execution (Overview → Compounding → QC Checks → Filling → Production Output).

Redesigned Batch & Filling Tickets: Improved layout, readability, and detailed filling/packaging instructions.

Company Logo Support: Company logos now appear on batch and filling tickets.

Terminology Update: “Ingredients” renamed to “Raw Materials.”

v.1.15.0

Default Batch Ticket Layout Improvement

Set portrait or landscape as the default for batch ticket printing.

v.1.14.0

Formula Flows with Guardrails New feature

Formula Flows with Guardrails:

  • Prevent accidental publishing of incomplete formulas.
  • Built-in checks ensure all required information is filled in before publishing.

Formula Review Flow:

  • Introduced an optional peer review step for added quality assurance.
  • Flexibility to skip checks or skip peer review when needed.

Locked Formulas Post-Publication:

  • Once a formula is published, it’s automatically locked.
  • Only the related documentation can be updated after publishing, preserving formula integrity.

Naming Rules for Clarity: Users can no longer create formulas with duplicate names unless they’re tied to different clients, reducing confusion and errors.

More Fields for Complete Context: Added new input fields so you can capture all relevant information about a formula in one place.

Performance Boost: General speed improvements across the app for a smoother experience.

v.1.13.0

Library Toggle & Custom Batch Prefix New feature

Global Ingredients Library Toggle: Organizations can now choose to show or hide the global ingredients library, allowing for a more tailored ingredient selection experience.

Custom Batch Number Prefix: Add a custom prefix to your batch numbers to better align with your internal tracking or compliance requirements.

v.1.12.1

Custom Raw Material ID Filtering Fix Bug fix

Resolved an issue where users were unable to filter by their custom Raw Material IDs.

v.1.12.0

Formula Versioning & Comparison New feature

Keep track of multiple formula versions and easily compare them side by side to review changes and track improvements over time.

v.1.11.0

AI Formulator & Deformulator New feature

Use AI to instantly create new product formulas or reverse-engineer existing products from ingredient lists.

v.1.10.0

AI-Generated Summaries New feature

Get concise, AI-powered summaries of your formulas and ingredient data for quick reference and reporting.

v.1.9.0

Excel Ingredient Import New feature

Quickly import ingredients from Excel spreadsheets.

v.1.8.0

Advanced Packaging Support New feature

Easily manage and track products with complex packaging setups, including multi-component packaging.

v.1.7.0

AI-Generated Ingredient Lists New feature

Automatically generate complete ingredient lists based on your formula using AI—speeding up formulation and reducing manual work.

v.1.6.0

Automatic Inventory Tracking (Raw Materials & Packaging) New feature

A complete system for managing inventory of raw materials and packaging—enhancing traceability, improving stock accuracy, and supporting quality control across your entire operation.

v.1.5.0

User Preferences Improvement

Set your preferred measurement units across the app for a more personalized experience.

v.1.4.0

Testing New feature

A new tool that lets you record and manage tests performed on your batches and samples, helping you keep track of results with ease.

v.1.3.0

Custom Pack Sizes New feature

Easily add and manage custom ingredient pack sizes in your local library—perfect for generating instant quotes.

v.1.2.0

Marketplace New feature

Launch of the integrated marketplace to easily source and purchase raw materials.

v.1.1.0

Organization Management New feature

Manage users within your organization and control user permissions for more secure, tailored access.

v.1.0.0

Initial release New feature

Initial release of CM Studio+.