June 20, 2017 Atomic Spectroscopy Chromatography Clinical Research/Diagn. Lab Top-10 Mass Spectrometry

High-Sensitivity Simultaneous Analysis of Chiral Amino Acids in 10 Minutes without Derivatization Release of the LC/MS/MS Method Package for D/L Amino Acids Contributing to Various Fields Such as Fermented Foods, Clinical and Antiaging Research

The 20 amino acids that form the structure of proteins exist as mirror image optical isomers: the D-amino acids (D-form) and the L-amino acids (L-form) (chiral amino acids)*1). The L-form of amino acids exists in large quantities in foods and in the body as the structural elements of proteins and as nutritional sources. As food... Read more

June 6, 2017 Acad, Gov/Utilities Informatics & Software Lab Top-10 M&A, Partnerships Microscopy

Collaboration Between Shimadzu, The Systems Biology Institute, and Osaka University Starting the Provision of an Open Platform Multi-omics Data Analysis Pack

Research for creating substances with advanced functions utilizing microorganisms and cells, rather than chemical synthesis, has expanded in recent years in a variety of fields, including biofuels, pharmaceuticals, and food products for example. Advancement in gene editing techniques is further creating new avenues of research. In this direction of research, the effect of incorporating genes... Read more

June 5, 2017 Lab Top-10 M&A, Partnerships Mass Spectrometry

Shimadzu Corporation and Phytronix Technologies sign an agreement to offer the first Triple Ion Source (LDTD-MS/MS, ESI-MS/MS and APCI-MS/MS).

Kyoto, Japan and Québec, Canada – June 5, 2017. Shimadzu, one of the world’s fastest growing mass spectrometry companies, and Phytronix, world leader in high throughput analysis in mass spectrometry, announce today that they have signed an agreement to offer the industry’s first Triple Ion Source. Ideal for both screening and confirmation work, this new... Read more

June 5, 2017 Lab Top-10 Licensing, IP, and Legal M&A, Partnerships

Shimadzu Corporation and Phytronix Technologies sign an agreement to offer the first Triple Ion Source (LDTD-MS/MS, ESI-MS/MS and APCI-MS/MS).

Kyoto, Japan and Québec, Canada – June 5, 2017. Shimadzu, one of the world’s fastest growing mass spectrometry companies, and Phytronix, world leader in high throughput analysis in mass spectrometry, announce today that they have signed an agreement to offer the industry’s first Triple Ion Source. Ideal for both screening and confirmation work, this new... Read more

May 26, 2017 Lab Equipment Lab Top-10 Product Launch

Featuring High Sensitivity, High Speeds, Multi-Functionality, and Compatibility with Integrated Data Managementwith Other InstrumentsRelease of Three Semi-Micro Analytical Balances

Shimadzu announces the addition of three high-sensitivity semi-micro analytical balances to its AP-W series lineup. The new models, AP135W, AP125WD, and AP225WD, feature a minimum reading of 0.01 mg (1/100000th of a gram). These new models take approximately two seconds to obtain a final measurement reading, enabling high-speed measurement. They are also equipped with a... Read more

May 10, 2017 Chromatography Lab Top-10 Product Launch

Shimadzu’s New Nexis GC-2030 Gas Chromatograph Offers a Modern Approach to a Classic Chromatographic Technique

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) announces the release of its new Nexis GC-2030. This new instrument incorporates a host of technologically advanced features, resulting in a modernized instrument that improves user connectivity and ease of use, increases throughput, produces superior results, and ultimately yields a higher return on investment. Engineered with the analyst in mind, the... Read more

May 10, 2017 Chromatography Lab Top-10 Product Launch

Top-of-the-Line Gas Chromatograph Offers the Highest Level of Core Performance in the World and an Advanced User Interface that Provides Excellent Operability and Easy Maintenance Release of Nexis GC-2030

Shimadzu Corporation announces the release of the new top-of-the-line Nexis GC-2030 gas chromatograph (GC). The Nexis GC-2030 has been designed based on the concept of superior usability and expandability for accommodating a wide variety of applications. The new user interface features a full-color LCD touch panel that provides intuitive and easy-to-understand operability. The included software... Read more

April 17, 2017 Atomic Spectroscopy Lab Top-10 Molecular Spectroscopy Product Launch

New Sample Holder/Storage Container Reduces the Workload Needed for Analyzing Organic/Inorganic Contaminants in Foods and Chemical Products

Shimadzu Corporation announces the release of its unique EDXIR-Holder, a sample holder/storage container. Designed for customers who analyze small samples such as contaminants, it can be used with both an energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (EDX) and Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer (FTIR). Analyzing small samples using EDX or FTIR typically requires a time-consuming process for... Read more

April 11, 2017 Atomic Spectroscopy Bio/Pharma/CRO Lab Top-10

Effective Analysis of Elemental Impurities in Pharmaceuticals Using EDX Fluorescence Spectrometry Release of the Pharmaceuticals Impurities Screening Method Package

April 11, 2017 Shimadzu Corporation has released the pharmaceuticals impurities screening method package as a solution for use with its EDX-7000 energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer. This package is suitable for the analysis of elemental impurities in pharmaceuticals. This package contains conditions for two methods. This enables the efficient analysis of a total of 12... Read more