Russ Swan, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Mass Spectrometers",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Laboratorytalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Further diagnostic tools for electrical plasma from
Hiden Analytical, which we summarised at the time by saying "Specifically developed for research in fundamental plasma physics, the Hiden Analytical range of plasma diagnostic tools is now extended with the addition of the new PSM plasma
monitor".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Toxicology screening simplified with this freeware from
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry): "Thermo Fisher Scientific announces the launch of its ToxID software for liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (LC/MS) analyses".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Waters
concerning its Synapt MS
- take a look at Expanding the boundaries of mass spectrometry
which says: "Waters has launched its Synapt MS system, describing it as a next-generation quadrupole orthogonal acceleration, time-of-flight (oa-Tof) mass spectrometry (MS) platform".
Take a look also at the news release from Cerno Bioscience, Accurate formula ID on ion trap mass spectrometer,
as well as Mass spec enhances productivity for routine labs from Varian,
and Mass spectrometry software showcased at Pittcon from Cerno Bioscience.
See also:
Faims validated for safety in drug development
(December 2007)
Thermo Fisher Scientific's Faims-based LC/MS analytical method is validated by A+M Labor fuer Analytik to ensure human safety in drug development; an animated video on CD is available on request
Protein folds and macromolecular complex assembly
(December 2007)
The University of Leeds Astbury Centre for structural molecular biology has published the results of protein research conducted with its newly-acquired Waters Synapt high definition MS (HDMS) system
MetWorks metabolite ID software updated
(November 2007)
Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched MetWorks 1.1.0, an updated version of its metabolite identification software, which facilitates automated acquisition, processing and reporting of LC/MSn data
MassWorks sClips enhances formula ID accuracy
(October 2007)
Users of high mass accuracy (HMA) instruments can dramatically improve the results of formula identification and easily obtain higher quality, reproducible data through accurate line-shape calibration
Expanded services for mass spectrometry systems
(September 2007)
Applied Biosystems Global Services provides a instrument maintenance plans and services to help customers develop customised, application-specific solutions across basic biomedical research
Detection of banned substances in imported seafood
(September 2007)
Thermo Fisher Scientific developed three food testing methods in response to recent concerns over contamination of imported seafood, each available for download
Interface for continuous flow isotope ratio MS
(July 2007)
The ConFlo IV enables immediate switching between as many as three sample preparation devices to significantly reduce idle time while increasing sample throughput
BioAnalyte gives support to Ipex mass spectrometry
(June 2007)
BioAnalyte says that it supports the intact protein expression (Ipex) mass spectrometry methods developed by the US FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN)
Apply tools and visualisations to QQQ data
(June 2007)
GeneSpring MS 1.1 allows import of data from 6410 triple quadrupole (QQQ) liquid chromatography/mass spectrometer (LC/MS), enabling users to analyse quantitative batch results with statistical tools
Better single quads for more speed and precision
(June 2007)
All four of the Agilent 6100 single quad models have improved injection-to-injection cycle time, providing further efficiencies for high-throughput labs
Intact protein chips expand HPLC-Chip line
(June 2007)
High-capacity enrichment column chip helps users separate low-abundance peptides from complex mixtures, and intact protein chip is optimised for separating intact proteins
Matrix deposition device for MALDI
(June 2007)
At the 55th ASMS conference on mass spectrometry, Bruker Daltonics launched its ImagePrep sample preparation device for automated matrix deposition onto tissue slices
Multi-target screening for forensics, environment
(June 2007)
TargetAnalysis application software for multi-target compound screening in complex matrices provides much increased specificity and enhanced SigmaFit molecular formula determination
Faims added to ion trap mass spectrometers
(June 2007)
The Thermo Scientific Faims (high-field asymmetric waveform ion mobility spectrometry) interface is now available for the company's family of ion trap mass spectrometers
LTQ Orbitrap extended with two mass spectrometers
(June 2007)
Thermo Fisher Scientific has extended its range of life science hybrid mass spectrometry with the introduction of two new instruments, the LTQ Orbitrap Discovery and the LTQ Orbitrap XL
Protein research into world's deadliest diseases
(May 2007)
Waters and Northeastern University have opened the doors of the new Waters Mass Spectrometry Laboratory within the renowned Barnett Institute of Chemical and Biological Analysis at the university
FlashQuant combines triple quad MS with Maldi
(April 2007)
The FlashQuant platform is described as the first commercially available system to combine industry-standard triple quadrupole mass spectrometry with widely-used Maldi technology
Maldi/triple quad combo speeds up drug discovery
(April 2007)
The new FlashQuant mass spectrometry platform from Applied Biosystems/MDS Sciex is the first commercially available system to combine triple quadrupole mass spectrometry with Maldi technology
Cerno offers online MassWorks calibration tutorial
(March 2007)
Tutorial illustrates how MassWorks Clips attains unambiguous elemental composition ID, a capability which has until now been unavailable by mass accuracy alone, and difficult to achieve by any means
Gold for Waters at Pittcon 2007
(March 2007)
For the second time in three years, Waters has won the prestigious Pittcon Editors Gold Award for the best new product at the Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy
News on the Flex-series mass spectrometers from Bruker Daltonics
(March 2007)
Companies to launch nanotechnology-enabled small molecule chemical analysis chips for high-throughput laser desorption ionisation mass spectrometry
Whisper 9000 makes mass spectrometers much quieter
(March 2007)
The Whisper 9000 consists of a vented cooled box that greatly reduces the noise from vacuum backing pumps
KR supplies automation for Dart ionisation source
(March 2007)
The Dart ionisation source is now available with a robotic autosampler providing the reproducibility required for quantitative analysis and unattended operation for all analyses
Bruker Daltonics expands Maldi Molecular Imager
(March 2007)
At Pittcon 2007, Bruker Daltonics added high performance automated tissue sample preparation and its unique ClassImaging algorithm to its Maldi Molecular Imager systems solution
Compass 1.2 software supports leading LC systems
(March 2007)
At Pittcon 2007, Bruker Daltonics announced release of Compass 1.2 software for its HCT high-capacity ion traps and Microtof ESI-(Q-q)-Tof mass spectrometers, providing significant new functionality
Instrument compliance compatible with GC and LC/MS
(February 2007)
Agilent announces an expansion of its Enterprise Edition qualification programme, which enables customers in highly regulated environments to use a single protocol to meet compliance requirements
Composition determination (ECD) from mass spec
(February 2007)
MassWorks Clips is an entirely new and revolutionary way to attain fast and reliable elemental composition determination (ECD) from single or triple quadrupole mass spectrometers
Excimer laser ablation system has small footprint
(February 2007)
New Wave Research introduces the UP193-FX, a 193-nm, short-pulse excimer laser ablation system that answers demands for higher performance at lower operating cost
Improving productivity in clinical and forensics
(February 2007)
Waters and Spark Holland (Emmen, Netherlands), have entered into a co-marketing agreement to promote an integrated solution for high-volume clinical laboratories
Agilent named IBO's company of the year 2006
(February 2007)
Influential technical instruments newsletter Instrument Business Outlook (IBO) has named Agilent Technologies as its 2006 company of the year
Maldi mass and class imaging in drug discovery
(January 2007)
At the 18th ASMS Sanibel Conference on Imaging Mass Spectrometry, Bruker Daltonics announced the release of FlexImaging 2.0 software for acquisition and evaluation of Maldi-Tof and Tof/Tof images
Acquity now supported on mass spectrometers
(January 2007)
Waters has released control software that makes its Acquity UltraPerformance LC (UPLC) system compatible with Applied Biosystems/MDS Sciex mass spectrometry products controlled by Analyst software
Gentech Scientific donates to WNY universities
(January 2007)
Three western New York universities, the University of Buffalo, Buffalo State College, and Rochester Institute of Technology, have been awarded a Perkin Elmer Sciex API III Plus LC/MS/MS instrument
Lumiere to distribute MassWorks in China
(January 2007)
Cerno Bioscience announces a collaboration with Lumiere Technology, a distributor of advanced laboratory analysis equipment, to distribute MassWorks mass spectrometry data software in China