At a time when large exhibitions seem to be declining in attendance and exhibitor participation, Analytica has clearly established itself as a “must-attend event” based on a proven formula for success. The trade fair took place May 10–13 in Munich, Germany. Held at an outstanding modern venue in the heart of Europe, well planned and […]

Atomic Spectroscopy SciAps revealed its handheld laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument, which is available in two models, the Z 500 and the Z 100. The system is comparable to handheld XRF for heavier elements, but LIBS can also detect lighter elements that are difficult or impossible for XRF to detect. The laser is an […]

Product Introductions In November, 2012, Magritek introduced the Spinsolve Carbon benchtop NMR spectrometer. Sales/Orders of Note Bridge12 Technologies announced in September 2013 the receipt of a three-year, $1.2 million Phase I NIH small business innovation research fast-track grant for the development of an integrated terahertz system for dynamic nuclear polarization–NMR that would eliminate the need […]

In November 2013, Agilent Technologies launched the ProPulse 500 and 600 MHz NMR platforms for routine liquid applications. The ProPulse includes a completely new mid-field NMR console. This console introduction follows the 2011 release of the DD2 console (see IBO 5/15/11). “The ProPulse NMR System is our new mid-range NMR system, perfect for routine small […]

Company Announcements Nanalysis opened a Boston, Massachusetts, office in August located at the Cambridge Innovation Center. Product Introductions Oxford Instruments launched in May the Pulsar benchtop NMR analyzer, featuring a 1.4 T (60 MHz) rare earth permanent magnet. Thermo Fisher Scientific introduced in August the Thermo Scientific picoSpin 80 portable benchtop NMR, featuring a 2 […]

Product Introductions In March, Bruker expanded its NMR CryoProbe Prodigy TCI product line to include products for 500 MHz and 700 MHz systems. Bruker released a Chemometrics Module for raw materials screening using its Assure-RMS NMR software solution. Bruker introduced the CMC 2.0 workflow and spectral interpretation software suite, featuring improved integration of automated acquisition, […]

Atomic Spectroscopy Bruker debuted the Aurora Elite inductively coupled plasma (ICP)–MS, a high-performance sibling to its existing Aurora M90. The improved ion optics and fast electronics increase the sensitivity of the system, and Bruker considers it the most sensitive single quadrupole ICP-MS on the market. The base price is $178,000, though a complete system with […]

Company Announcements Magritek announced in August a merger with ACT GmbH. The companies will jointly manufacture NMR solutions for rock core analysis and materials scanning. The companies have worked together for years. Business Day reported that no cash was exchanged and that ACT will take the Magritek brand name. In September, Agilent Technologies entered into […]

Company Announcements Aspect Imaging expanded its cooperation with Bruker in April for manufacturing and distribution. Aspect will provide Bruker with technology for use in its Icon 1 T MRI system. Aspect will now focus on its clinical and industrial markets and no longer sell its M2 system directly to the preclinical market. It will refer […]