COLUMBIA, Md. — Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) announces the release of AuraSolution^TM, SampleStation^TM and QC Reporter software packages for the MALDI-8020 linear benchtop system. MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry software packages which facilitate automated analysis.

SampleStation and AuraSolution Software for Automation

SampleStation and AuraSolution software are used to automate data acquisition for high-throughput laboratories during routine testing. The SampleStation software serves as a user interface for worklist management while maintaining data integrity through a secure working environment. Worklists associated with individually barcoded MALDI targets are then imported into AuraSolution Software via an integrated barcode scanner in the MALDI-8020. The simple “scan, load and run” workflow with minimal mouse clicks improves productivity, achieving easy-to-interpret color-coded results for intuitive data analysis and confident review and identification.

QC Reporter Software

QC Reporter provides a simple, secure platform for high-throughput quality control workflows. The acquisition, calibration, processing, quality assessment and reporting processes are performed automatically within a single platform and a simple, intuitive workflow design. Using QC Reporter, a typical QC experiment can be performed with a few simple steps. Simple reporting features and easy to interpret results render this software accessible to any level of user.

About Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc.

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) is the American subsidiary of Shimadzu Corp., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 1875, Shimadzu is a $3 billion multinational corporation with three major divisions: Medical Diagnostics, Aerospace/Industrial and Analytical Instruments. In the United States, SSI has a network of more than 50 locations providing local and regional sales, service and technical support. Visit www.ssi.shimadzu.com for more information.