Following each Pittcon (see IBO 3/15/16), IBO details the new products introduced at the show. These are products that began shipping in winter 2015 or later. Part 1 of this article appeared in the March 15 issue. The list is not all inclusive.

Atomic Spectroscopy

Alpha Resources displayed a new elemental analyzer from Eltra, the ELEMENTRAC ONH-p. The analyzer features an IR measuring system for oxygen determination and highly sensitive thermal conductivity cells to determine nitrogen and hydrogen concentration in a wide variety of inorganic materials. The analyzer performs measurements from the ppm level to the percentage range.

Heuresis, founded in 2013, launched its first product, a handheld XRF analyzer designed specifically for lead-in-paint applications. The Pb200i weighs 1.3 lb. and uses six standard AA batteries. The system employs a radioactive isotope of cobalt as its x-ray source. It began shipping in November 2015 at a price of $13,280.

HORIBA displayed the new EMIA-Pro carbon/sulfur analyzer for inorganic samples. The next generation instrument has a smaller footprint and an automatic cleaning system to remove dust produced during combustion analysis. Other maintenance issues have also been improved, and the system has a faster analysis time. The system is launching now at a price of about $40,000–$50,000.

LECO introduced a new autoloader accessory for its SC832 sulfur and carbon analyzer. The accessory has a price of around $20,000. LECO also noted interest in its new glow discharge spectrometer, to be released in the fourth quarter. The GDS900 is intended as a replacement for the existing GDS500.

PANalytical introduced a special version of its Epsilon 3XLE benchtop ED-XRF instrument. The system measures trace quantities of both chlorine and sulfur in complex crude oil samples. This application-specific version began shipping in February.

Rigaku introduced another member of its NEX family of benchtop ED-XRF instruments. The new feature of the NEX DE VS is a variable size spot. The x-ray source can produce 1 mm, 3 mm or 10 mm spots on the sample. The direct excitation system has broad applications and should be shipping soon priced at about $50,000–$60,000.

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments’ (SSI) ICPMS-2030 is a single quadrupole ICP-MS that provides a host of ease-of-use functions in its setup and software. The system also features reduced argon consumption, making it relatively low cost to run. The system has a newly designed helium collision cell to provide better analysis. The ICPMS-2030 is now shipping in Japan and will begin US shipments in April at a price of about $150,000.

Teledyne Leeman Labs debuted a new version of its Prodigy ICP spectrometer. The primary new feature of the Prodigy Plus is an advanced CMOS-based solid state detector. For improved halogen detection, the system can probe wavelengths down to 135 nm. Other improvements borrowed from the product family include easier plug-and-play components. The system is ready for shipment at a price of about $80,000.

Thermo Fisher Scientific debuted the iCAP RQ, which builds on the success of the iCAP Q single quadrupole ICP-MS. The new version is more robust, helping to address challenging applications in environmental testing and other applications for which uptime and long continuous use are important. The RQ is priced at about $150,000 and will soon begin shipping.

Thermo Fisher also introduced the latest generation of its Niton handheld XRF analyzers, the XL5. The new instrument is 40% lighter than its predecessor but provides better light element detection due to a shortened source-to-detector distance. The onboard camera makes it easier for users to locate the analysis spot on the sample. The new system is now shipping at a price of about $40,000.

GC

Teledyne Tekmar introduced a new purge and trap concentrator, the Lumin. The system has improved thermal components and combines the solenoids on a single panel for easier access. The system should begin shipping in the coming weeks at a price of about $15,000.

Xylem launched the Eclipse 4760 Purge and Trap Sample Concentrator, its fourth generation instrument featuring higher throughput. The TruColour LED indicator allows visual recognition of system status. A reduced footprint frees up lab bench space.

Informatics

BSSN Software announced a new cloud platform for analytical and biological data analysis. It supports HPLC, MS, UV/Vis, IR, Raman, bioreactors, process chromatography, cell counters, bioanalyzers, ELISAs and plate-based assays. Available on a pay-as-you-go basis, it also features a free API for easy integration and the ability for third parties to offer data processing services on top of it. The company also announced a new Academic Partnership Program, making its software and cloud services available to academic institutions at a reduced cost.

Rural Sourcing unveiled the LIMS Accelerator, a tool to help automate LIMS configurations in pharmaceutical labs. Designed to sit on top of an existing LIMS, the product eliminates manual data entry in order to reduce time spent on managing samples. The software contains built-in knowledge of lab and regulatory processes in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and health care industries.

Lab Products

Miele Professional launched the Flex Series of undercounter lab glassware washers, featuring four systems. Compared to previous models, chamber capacity is nearly doubled for 50–100 mL round-bottomed flasks and bottles. New configurable baskets, inserts and modules allow for multiple types and sizes of glassware to be washed at the same time. Sixteen different program options are available, including a 23 minute wash program. A variable-speed pump increases energy efficiency.

LC

SSI released the BioEthanol Analyzer, based on its Prominence i-series HPLC. The system is optimized for real-time monitoring of the fermentation process in bioethanol production and features a high-performance RI detector. It is currently shipping at a price of around $30,000.

SSI also introduced the PPSQ-51A/53A protein sequencer, which utilizes Edman degradation to cleave amino acids. It is based on HPLC and features an SPD-M30A PDA detector with a high-sensitivity capillary cell that enables longer sequence analysis or the ability to analyze samples with lower concentrations. It is priced at around $30,000.

Thermo Fisher showcased the Dionex Integrion HPIC (see IBO 2/15/16), which replaces its ICS reagent-free ICs. The high-pressure IC system features flexible configurability and Viper fittings. It is priced at around $40,000, depending on configuration. Also introduced was the Aquion, a basic integrated IC system, featuring electrolytic suppression technology based on the ICS-1100 system. Both are shipping.

MS

Ionicon displayed the new PTR TOF 1000 ultra MS system, based on the company’s proton transfer reaction technology for ionization, combined with a TOF mass analyzer. The system provides sensitive gas analysis for applications ranging from academia to food and pharmaceuticals. The new system has 10 times the sensitivity of the previous version, according to Ionicon, and is priced at $150,000–$500,000.

Materials Characterization

Manta Instruments debuted its first instrument, a particle analyzer that analyzes the Brownian motion of particles in water to determine their size and distribution. The ViewSizer 3000 can measure a wide range of particles from 10 nm to 3 µm. The system was launched in January.

Molecular Spectroscopy

Hanna Instruments debuted the HI83300 family of multiparameter photometers, consisting of nine models. New features include a digital pH electrode connection option, and cuvettes with 25 mm path lengths, allowing for more accurate measurements.

Rudolph Research Analytical introduced the AutoFill for its Autopol V Plus polarimeter. The upgrade enables end-users to pour samples directly into the AutoFill where they are automatically directed into the measuring cell. The AutoFill is easily cleaned with solvent and features automated drying.

Rudolph also introduced the Autopol VII polarimeter for high-throughput pharmaceutical labs, featuring automated sample loading, quartz plates that perform a three-point validation automatically and an electronic temperature-control system.

Xylem introduced the Bellingham + Stanley RFM-T Series refractometers, which are Peltier temperature controlled with a measurement range up to 1.70 RI and a touchscreen. The Series consists of five models.