Source: Shimadzu Scientific Instruments
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
COLUMBIA, Md. (March 15, 2010) — Shimadzu Scientific Instruments has partnered with Cerno Bioscience to offer Shimadzu’s LCMS quadrupole systems along with Cerno’s MassWorks software so users can improve data calibration for more accurate mass determination. In conjunction with Shimadzu’s LCMSsolution software, the package utilizes Cerno’s patented MSIntegrity™ calibration technology to improve mass accuracy by up to 100 times, while achieving unparalleled Spectral Accuracy on unit mass resolution mass spectrometers.
With a Shimadzu LCMS system and MassWorks software, researchers can perform accurate compound identification through elemental composition prediction — a capability usually only available on high resolution systems at significantly higher cost. MassWorks significantly improves the quality of data and formula prediction from Shimadzu’s mass spectrometers. Results from unit mass resolution instruments begin to approach predictions from accurate mass instruments. In addition, Spectral Accuracy can be improved up to tenfold for accurate mass instruments.
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Users can open and process the LCMSsolution data from native Shimadzu .lcd files from the LCMS-2010, LCMS-2020 and LCMS-IT-TOF instruments through MassWorks and Cerno’s DirectRead™ technology. This saves time, reduces transcription errors, simplifies file management and saves substantial disk space. As DirectRead does not alter the original data, it assists compliance with common regulatory requirements such as GLP and the FDA’s 21 CFR Part 11.
About Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc.
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) is the American subsidiary of Shimadzu Corp., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 1875, Shimadzu is a $2 billion multinational corporation with three major divisions: Medical Diagnostics, Aerospace/Industrial and Analytical Instruments. The Analytical Division is one of the world's largest manufacturers of analytical instrumentation and environmental monitoring equipment. In 1975, SSI corporate headquarters was established in Columbia, Md. to provide analytical solutions to laboratories in North, Central and parts of South America. In the U.S., SSI has a network of more than 50 locations providing local and regional sales, service, and technical support.
About Cerno Bioscience
Cerno is dedicated to the practical application of modern mathematical techniques to Mass Spectrometry for the purpose of improving the quality, accuracy and reliability of MS analysis. These techniques can be used to dramatically improve the amount of information obtainable from and reduce the amount of time required of many MS experiments. Cerno’s technologies are proprietary and protected through numerous patents granted and submitted world-wide. For more information on Cerno MS technologies/applications/products please visit our Web site: www.cernobioscience.com.
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