January 11, 2019 Lab Top-10 Mass Spectrometry Product Launch

New Probe Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometer Enables Quick Detection of Pharmacological Agents and Metabolites

Shimadzu Corporation announces the release of a mass spectrometer with a probe electrospray ionization unit installed. With this optional dedicated unit, “DPiMS-8060,” the product enables “Probe Electrospray Ionization” (hereinafter referred to as PESI technique). The PESI technique was developed in 2007. It uses a thin needle to take a micro quantity of analyte and applies... Read more

January 11, 2019 Chromatography Lab Top-10 Microscopy Product Launch

Shimadzu’s New Preparative Purification LC System Provides High Efficiency, Saves Space, and Enables Multi-Sample Processing

Nexera Prep Purification LC System LH-40 Liquid Handler FRC-40 Fraction Collector Shimadzu Corporation announces the release of its Nexera Prep Series Preparative Purification Liquid Chromatograph (LC). “Preparative work” is a process in which specific substances are separated and purified from samples. This process is essential for extracting target compounds and impurities during drug discovery in... Read more

January 9, 2019 Chromatography Lab Top-10 Mass Spectrometry Product Launch

Automating the Analysis of Biological Samples to Provide a Revolutionary Workflow Shimadzu’s New CLAM-2030 Fully Automated Preparation Module for LCMS

CLAM-2030 Fully Automated Sample Preparation Module for LCMS (System with the LCMS-8060) CLAM-2030 Fully Automated Sample Preparation Module for LCMS (Module Itself) Shimadzu has released the CLAM-2030 fully automated preparation module for LCMS. This module automates everything from the preparation of urine, blood, and other biological samples to measurement via liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LCMS).... Read more

January 8, 2019 Clinical Research/Diagn. Lab Top-10 M&A, Partnerships

Shimadzu Medical Systems USA acquires Core Medical Imaging, Inc. to strengthen Healthcare Business in North America

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Shimadzu Medical Systems USA, a subsidiary of Shimadzu Corporation (hereinafter “Shimadzu”), in order to further expand its Healthcare Business in North America, has acquired CORE Medical Imaging, Inc. (hereinafter “CMI”). CMI, with its head office in Kenmore, WA, has successfully provided medical imaging products and service as an authorized dealer of several professional... Read more

November 27, 2018 Chromatography Lab Top-10 Product Launch

Shimadzu’s New Shim-Pack Velox LC Columns Increase Separations and Reduce Analysis Times on Any LC Platform

Nov 27 2018 Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) announces the release of the new Shim-pack Velox columns with core-shell technology that are designed to maximize performance of LC systems. These columns enable users to achieve increased separations and faster analysis times on any LC platform. The core-shell columns provide excellent lifetime for the most challenging sample matrices. Shim-pack... Read more

November 8, 2018 Atomic Spectroscopy Chromatography Environ, Ag./Food & Bev Lab Top-10 M&A, Partnerships Mass Spectrometry Molecular Spectroscopy

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Supports Medical Cannabis Testing at EVIO Labs Florida

Nov 08 2018 Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI), the leading provider of cannabis testing instruments, and EVIO Labs Florida announce a collaborative relationship to support state-of-the-art testing services for licensed cannabis producers and distributors that must ensure their products are safe for patients and compliant with state regulations. EVIO Labs Florida, an independent third-party medical marijuana... Read more

October 16, 2018 Forensics & Security Lab Top-10 Mass Spectrometry Product Launch

Shimadzu has released the Micro Volume QuEChERS Kit for LC/MS (Forensic).

October 16, 2018 Micro Volume QuEChERS Kit for LC/MS (Forensic) Biological Sample Pretreatment Kit This pretreatment kit for human biological samples is intended for the field of forensic medicine. Salt precipitation via QuEChERS extraction salts is adopted as the method* for extracting toxicants in blood and urine. The sample volume has been scaled down to... Read more

October 9, 2018 Lab Top-10 Mass Spectrometry Product Launch

Shimadzu’s New GCMS NX Series Combines Exceptional Accuracy and Sensitivity with Easy Maintenance and Operation

Oct 09 2018 Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) announces the release of its GCMS NX series gas chromatograph mass spectrometers. The new NX series, which consists of the triple-quad GCMS-TQ8050 NX, the triple-quad GCMS-TQ8040 NX, and the single-quad GCMS-QP2020 NX, combines high accuracy and high sensitivity with easy maintenance and improved operating efficiency. The GCMS NX series systems use... Read more