Release of the “2019 Novel Coronavirus Detection Kit”Reduces labor and halves detection time

Shimadzu Corporation is announcing the release of its “2019 Novel Coronavirus Detection Kit”, with sales beginning on 20th April. For the time being the kits will only be available in Japan, but preparations are underway to export these kits overseas from May onwards. Current PCR methods for the detection of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) require... Read more

Shimadzu’s New Ion Chromatograph Offers High Sensitivity and Reliability for Suppressed Ion Chromatography

Feb 28, 2020 Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) introduces a new ion chromatograph (IC) featuring a built-in electrodialytic suppressor. This newly developed anion suppressor minimizes band spreading and achieves high sensitivity for the quantitative determination of anions. The suppressor is rugged, providing stable functionality over long periods of operation. In addition, the system’s compact design requires... Read more

Shimadzu and Providence Cancer Institute Partner to Advance Cancer Immunotherapy Research

Jan 17, 2020 Shimadzu Corporation and the Earle A. Chiles Research Institute, a division of Providence Cancer Institute (Providence) in Portland, Oregon, have entered into a joint research agreement to apply mass spectrometry technology to develop tools for personalized cancer immunotherapeutics. Shimadzu and Providence will develop technologies to reliably identify cancer antigens recognized by an... Read more

Shimadzu’s New UV-i Selection of UV-Vis Spectrophotometers Delivers Enhanced Productivity and Data Analysis

COLUMBIA, Md. — Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) introduces the new UV-i group of UV-Vis spectrophotometers designed to provide improve quality control productivity, data analysis and management, and operating efficiency. The new series consists of six models: UV-1900i, UV-2600i, UV-2700i, UV-3600i Plus, SolidSpec-3700i and SolidSpec-3700i DUV. All six of the spectrophotometers in the series include an... Read more

Shimadzu's MS 50 years anniversary

The year 2020 marks 50 years since the release of Shimadzu’s first mass spectrometry device, the LKB-9000. Over the past half century, our passion for innovation has led to multiple ground-breaking developments in MS technology. With our considerable experience in the field, we take this opportunity to reflect on the past and look towards the... Read more