2020

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.

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 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 less bench space.

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) introduces the LCMS-8060NX triple quadrupole liquid chromatograph mass spectrometer (LC-MS/MS). The culmination of a decade of triple quad engineering, this new instrument features world-class sensitivity and acquisition speeds, increased robustness to minimize downtime, unparalleled ease of use for greater workflow efficiency, and analytical intelligence functions to maximize laboratory output.

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) introduces Strain View software, which enables real-time strain distribution visualization. Strain View software is easy to operate and seamlessly integrates with SSI’s TRViewX digital video extensometer for simplified strain distribution imaging and data processing.

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) and Front Range Biosciences (FRB) announced today their partnership to establish a Hemp Science Center of Excellence. Through this collaborative research and education agreement, SSI will provide instrumentation to support FRB’s new analytical laboratory for hemp research and development.

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) introduces the AOC-6000 Plus Multifunctional Autosampler to enable multiple GC/MS sample injection methods in one device. The AOC-6000 Plus Autosampler improves GC/MS analysis productivity because operators can perform liquid sample, headspace, solid-phase microextraction (SPME) injection, and many more techniques all in one device. It also features a tool-switching function that enables users to automatically swap all syringe tools for various injection methods installed on the park station.

Through the Shimadzu Partnership for Academics, Research and Quality of Life (SPARQ) program, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments and Walsh University have collaborated to enhance the school’s science division. Shimadzu and Walsh University began their partnership in January and have successfully completed the installation of nearly $1.2 million worth of new analytical equipment into chemistry laboratories in time for the start of the new academic year in fall 2020.

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments has released new literature that features detailed information on analysis of hemp for industrial applications. Analytical and Testing Instruments for Hemp & Hemp-Based Product: Complete Solutions for the Industrial Hemp Market: Flower, Stalk, Seed, Leaves & Root presents several important industrial hemp applications of the potential 50,000 different uses of the plant’s components.

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments introduces the Amyloid Mass Spectrometry (MS) Service for early screening of amyloid-positive subjects. This simple blood analysis method enables early and accurate prediction of amyloid pathology in the brain with an easy-to-acquire blood sample.

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) announces business partner MoCann Testing, a division of EKG Labs, is the first laboratory approved to test medicinal cannabis in Missouri. MoCann Testing offers a full suite of testing services for Missouri Marijuana Cultivators and Manufacturers license holders. SSI is an industry leader in providing analytical instruments, solutions and support that enable fast and easy start-up of cannabis and hemp testing facilities.

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments introduces the ELSD-LT III evaporative light scattering detector. This next-generation ELSD uses a high-power semiconductor laser as the light source, which enables sensitivity approximately 10 times higher than that of conventional products – the highest level of sensitivity for an ELSD.

Activated Research Company (ARC) is excited to announce that the Jetanizer is now available through Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) for Shimadzu GC-2030 instruments. SSI will be offering the Jetanizer through its headquarters in Columbia, MD directly to end users in the US and to Shimadzu subsidiaries throughout the world.

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments announces a new Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrophotometer Plastic Analysis System that includes proprietary UV- and thermal-damaged plastics libraries to facilitate highly accurate qualification and state of deterioration when analyzing foreign substances, contaminants, and microplastics.

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments introduces the Nexera QX Multiplex LC-MS/MS System that uses multiple, alternating sample introduction streams for continuous operation of the mass spectrometer to significantly increase laboratory throughput and profitability.