Syrris further expands capabilities of the Atlas reactor series

Royston, UK (15th May 2009) – Syrris, a leading chemistry automation product innovator, has introduced the new Atlas FT-IR System for in situ reaction monitoring. With integrated mid-IR capabilities, this fully-automated system combines the technology of the Atlas automated reactor with Bruker Optics’ Matrix-MF, a process ready fourier transform infra red (FT-IR) spectrometer. Available in a wide range of vessel sizes, from 50 ml to 5 L, this compact system fits easily into fume cupboards, making it ideal for any laboratory performing real-time analysis of chemical reactions and processes.

With the ability to perform real-time, in situ quantitative analysis, this system can be used to examine product yields, impurities, reaction kinetics, end points, etc. The system is easily upgradable with the ability to provide further functionality such as reaction calorimetry, pH control, gravimetric or volumetric reagent addition, crystallization control, etc. Through the combination of a chemically resistant reactor and an attenuated total reflection (ATR) probe with vibration-resistant optics, the entire system is extremely robust. Furthermore, the oil drain unit, jacketed vessel clamp auto align stirrer and quick oil connectors allow fast vessel change, in under one minute. With a wide range of temperatures (-80 to 180 °C), pressures (up to 200 bar) and wavenumbers (from 3,500 to 560 cm-1) available, the system is exceptionally versatile and meets a variety of different user requirements.

The large, user-friendly interface of the Atlas FT-IR system incorporates intuitive “drag and drop” capabilities for ease-of-use. What is more, the Atlas Software enables IR data from the Bruker Optics Matrix-FM to be displayed alongside other process data, for effortless control and visualisation of results.

For further information about the Atlas FT-IR System, or any of the products in the versatile range of Atlas systems that includes pH monitoring and control, reaction calorimetry, turbidity, volumetric and gravimetric dosing and many more, please visit www.syrris.com.

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Syrris Limited

Established in 2001, Syrris Limited is one of the fastest growing science SMEs in the UK employing over 30 scientists and engineers at its facility in Royston (near Cambridge). Founders Mark Gilligan and Richard Gray come from a background of developing automation products for chemists at companies such as The Technology Partnership (TTP) and Mettler Toledo.

Syrris develops laboratory automation products for chemists such as the Atlas automated chemistry systems. Atlas can be configured into a wide range of different systems including Lithium and Sodium for round bottom flasks (magnetically and overhead stirred respectively) and Potassium for jacketed vessels. Other Atlas systems, designed for specific applications, including calorimetry, volumetric dosing, gravimetric dosing, pH, etc, are also available.

Syrris also specialise in flow reactors for R&D chemists, including FRX: a low cost flow chemistry system and Africa (Automated Flow Reaction Incubation and Control Apparatus): a modular system for library synthesis, aqueous work-up and reaction optimization that will ultimately reduce the time taken to develop, synthesize, screen and review a chemical entity, thus vastly speeding up the drug discovery process.

In recognition of its technological achievements, Syrris has been awarded a prestigious UK DTI SMART Exceptional Grant. Syrris has also won a significant DTi MNT (Micro and Nano Technology) award which has been used to establish a new subsidiary called The Dolomite Centre Ltd. This company is focused on design and fabrication of Microfluidic devices for a wide range of applications.

Bruker Optics

With more than 30 years of experience, Bruker Optics is the leading manufacturer and worldwide supplier of Fourier Transform Infrared, Near Infrared and Raman spectrometers for laboratory and process applications. Bruker Optics’ spectrometers set the standard for innovation, advanced technology and reliability and perform exceptionally in thousands of laboratories all over the world. Our customers benefit from the comprehensive experience of our applications specialists. Bruker Optics has R&D and manufacturing centres in Germany and the USA, as well as supporting technical centres and offices throughout Europe, North and South America, Africa, Oceania and Asia.