COLUMBIA, Md.  — Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, in collaboration with CovalX Instruments Inc., introduces the OmegaTOF benchtop high mass matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization–time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometer. The OmegaTOF system couples Shimadzu’s benchtop MALDI-TOF instrument platform (MALDI-8020) with established technology for high mass detection from CovalX. The result is a user-friendly, compact platform that extends benchtop MALDI-TOF […]

News Summary: Waters’ newest tandem quadrupole mass spectrometer is up to 15X more sensitive for analyzing negatively ionized compounds Xevo TQ Absolute is up to 45% smaller, uses up to 50% less power and nitrogen, and generates up to 50% less heat than competing tandem quadrupole mass spectrometers Tailored end-to-end solution to advance high sensitivity […]

Thermo Fisher Scientific now directly sells to and supports Norwegian-based customers, making the complete chromatography, mass spectrometry and trace elemental analysis portfolio locally available OLSO, Norway –  Scientists in Norway will now benefit from a locally-based team that will provide a single point of contact for access to Thermo Fisher Scientific’s full chromatography, mass spectrometry […]

Ampersand investment opportunity Syft is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Ampersand Capital Partners (Ampersand) to invest $22.8m in Syft, subject to shareholder approval. Ampersand will subscribe to 17,545,000 convertible preference shares, equivalent to 19.6% of the total shares post-investment, at a price of $1.30 per share. Ampersand is a Boston, […]

Marcy l’Etoile, France – bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, announces that VITEK® MS PRIME, its new MALDI-TOF1 mass spectrometry identification system, has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This next generation system for routine microbial identification in minutes is now commercially available in countries […]

A new training academy for analytical chemists working with sample extraction and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry – the Schauenburg Analytics Training Academy – has been launched by Schauenburg Analytics Ltd, the parent company of Markes International and SepSolve Analytical Ltd. Markes has developed an enviable reputation over 25 years for its application expertise in the field […]

COLUMBIA, Md. — Shimadzu Scientific Instruments introduces the MALDI-8030 benchtop linear matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization–time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometer. Like its predecessor, innovative instrument design enables the MALDI-8030 to achieve performance specifications similar to those of larger, more expensive MALDI-TOF models in a significantly smaller footprint. This user-friendly compact instrument expands on the successful benchtop format of […]

A new PTR-TOF air quality monitoring network in Shenzhen, China In 2019, in accordance with the China development strategy plan, Shenzhen decided to comprehensively enhance the stereoscopic monitoring capabilities supporting environment goals by constructing a pilot demonstration zone. In order to achieve this, Shenzhen Municipal of Ecology and Environment Bureau purchased 12 IONICON PTR-TOF instruments […]

BOSTON– 908 Devices (Nasdaq: MASS), a pioneer of purpose-built handheld and desktop mass spectrometry devices for chemical and biomolecular analysis, has appointed Tony J. Hunt, President and CEO, Repligen Corporation (Nasdaq: RGEN), to serve on its Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Hunt brings a deep understanding of the bioprocessing market, with more than 20 years of life sciences management […]

Thermo Scientific SureSTART consumables portfolio is designed for higher performance requirements, while meeting customer budgets Langerwehe, Germany – A new collection of caps, vials, inserts, kits, well plates and mats improves analytical performance and sample security for chromatography and mass spectrometry users in routine and research laboratories, across a diverse range of sectors such as […]