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2024
Issue 02/2024
How to create a nervous system for infrastructural buildings
Design and testing of distributed optical sensors and other diagnostic solutions
Accelerating towards the future of drug discovery
Using AI-led design and automated synthesis to speed up discovery of potential new leads
Simultaneous analysis of pesticides in water using AI peak integration
PeakintelligenceTM for GCMS
Issue 01/2024
MS detection of Alzheimer’s
blood-based biomarkers
From a few drops of blood – the first
successful detection of plasma Aβ by MS
Low carbon, big impact:
making the most of biowaste
Making useful materials from biological
waste streams using pyrolysis
New trump cards for blood analysis
DPS cards – a new method of
collecting and analyzing blood
2023
Issue 03/2023
Closing the loop on emissions
TOC analysis in the quest to achieve
carbon neutrality
Why do batteries age?
GC-MS analysis of fluorophosphates
as possible early-stage quality
indicators for batteries
A guardian of purity
Determining trace amounts of sulfur
compounds in Hydrogen fuel with SCD
Issue 02/2023
Pure performance: Saving time
with ultra-fast preparative LC
Syngenta uses UFPLC to extract and
purify gram-scale by-products
Speeding development
of electric hypercars
Rimac Technology steers simulation
data with Shimadzu’s Autograph AGS-X
Using light
to beat cancer
New approaches in
photodynamic therapy
Issue 01/2023
Faster throughput. Together.
New streamlined solution for immunosuppressant analysis by LC-MS/MS
Keeping the lights on
Shimadzu automates precision testing of ACSR power conductors
Cosmetics – How clean is clean?
TOC-based cleaning validation
2022
Issue 3/2022
Analysis of food contaminants using GCMS/MS
Analytics of EtO and 2-CE in sesame seeds
Trees call birds for help against leaf-feeding insects
VOCs in plant defense
Shining a light on clean energy
Research for organic photovoltaic materials
Issue 2/2022
Analyzing the red thread of historical tapestries
Using smaller sample quantities for textile analysis
Short on helium? Consider the carrier-gas alternatives
Advantages of hydrogen and nitrogen for gas chromatography
Faster. Higher. Further.
A reunion at analytica 2022
Issue 1/2022
New approach for epitranscriptomics
Quantifying RNA methylations by LC-MS/MS
No need for skepticism
The New Shim-pack Scepter columns for LC/LCMS are robust and extremely pH-stable
Smallest giant
TOC-1000e online analyzer – specialized for ultra-pure water applications
2020
Issue 2/2020
Polymers and fluorescence
Fluorescence spectroscopy of industrial base polymers
Balance of power
LCMS-8060NX: performance and robustness without compromising sensitivity and speed
360° drinking water analysis trilogy
Automatic, simultaneous and rapid analysis of pesticides
Issue 1/2020
360° drinking water analysis trilogy
Qualified water – Contaminants & continuous monitoring
Science and Shakespeare
Experimentation outside the lab
Pushing the limits
New UV-Vis spectrophotometer
2019
Issue 3/2019
Better Prep!
New Nexera Prep LC for a preparative workflow
High-speed characterization of candle wax quality
SALDI-MS with etched silver substrates for analysis of complex lipid mixtures
Red Dot Design Awards
Awards for two Shimadzu instruments
Issue 2/2019
Ease-of-use
The new, groundbreaking LC-technology: Nexera LC-40
Searching for the needle in the analytical haystack
Trace detection of sulfur compounds with SCD
20 Years
Shimadzu Switzerland celebrates anniversary
Issue 1/2019
Weight reduction
New testing methodology for composite material
Clear view in wet conditions
Polarizing sunglasses block the glare from wet surfaces
Less expensive and easy
Analysis of dioxins in foods and feeds using GC-MS/MS
2018
Issue 3/2018
Cannabis testing
Customized solutions meeting latest regulations
Rookie of the Year
New benchtop instrument MALDI-8020 complements the portfolio
Let’s have a party!
50th anniversary celebration and future perspectives
Issue 2/2018
Emissions in vehicle interiors
Materials analyzed according to VDA 278 with thermodesorption
UV-1900
UV-Vis spectroscopy has never been so fast and easy
50 years of Shimadzu in Europe
Milestones in development and technology
Issue 1/2018
Hot, Hotter, Bombfire
Pungency of Currywurst
The new Nexera Mikros
New micro-flow LC-MS solution –high sensitivity, durability and ease-of-use
Pop the corks:
50th anniversary of Shimadzu in Europe
2017
Issue 3/2017
Joy and fear of Christmas baking …
Determination of mycotoxins in bakery products
The new IRSpirit
makes infrared spectroscopy easier than ever before
Behind the scenes
Users’ insights on working with CLAM-2000
Issue 2/2017
New milestone
The new Nexis GC-2030
Switch + Go
Nexera UC/s – Analysis and evaluation of chiral drugs
A century of experience
Shimadzu celebrates 100 years of testing machines
Issue 1/2017
Soil pollution
Analysis of pesticide residues
Boosts productivity
The LCMS-8045 workhorse system with key features of UFMS
New solutions for tomorrow
Shimadzu European Innovation Center
2016
Issue 3/2016
Two techniques, one system
Nexera-i MT – HPLC plus UHPLC
Vanillin – natural or synthetic?
Analyzed using IRMS and GCMS
Anniversary: 60 years of GC and IR
Shimadzu as pioneer of the first hour
Issue 2/2016
World Premiere: AIM-9000
Multipurpose tool for tiny objects
lab4you: Anti-aging for batteries?
LC-MS method development for battery electrolytes
No carry-over: TOC determination
Wastewater treatment plant: high demands on equipment and sampling method
Issue 1/2016
Mineral oil compounds in paper and cardboard packaging
Investigating the composition of the aromatic mineral oil fraction
New generation of protein sequencer
PPSQ-50 with increased sensitivity and FDA compliance
The game changer redefines productivity
GCMS-QP2020 opens new horizons
2015
Issue 3/2015
PAHs: simple analysis with high detection limits
Determination of PAHs or mineral oils in water using fluorescence spectroscopy
Higher safety for avionics and automotive
Very high cycle fatigue assessment of laser additive manufactured parts
»This car really smells new«
Emissions testing of motor vehicle interiors
Issue 2/2015
New family member LCMS-8060
The fastest triple-quadrupole system extends LCMS product portfolio
Determination of organic pollution of wastewater
A comparison between COD and TOC
For liquid and solid substances
RF-6000 spectrofluorophotometer
Issue 1/2015
From a “local workshop” to a global player
2015, Shimadzu celebrates its 140th anniversary: a success story
The secrets of a Swiss watch
»In our lab we R.E.A.C.H. the very secrets of matter«
Hidden danger
LCMS-8050 – Faster and more sensitive detection of mycotoxins in baby food
2014
Issue 3/2014
The nightmare of doping offenders
Analysis of doping agents using the new LCMS-8050 Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
i-series – new integrated (U)HPLC systems
Nexera-i / Prominence-i – high speed, performance, maintainability and effi-ciency
New: ICPE-9800
Espresso in Lake Constance
Five application examples of simulta-neous elemental analysis sensitivity
Issue 2/2014
LabSolutions concept
Cross-system platform for HPLC-, UHPLC and GC systems, as well as for LCMS and LCMS/MS systems
SALD-7500
New family member for nanoparticle measurement
Amino acid identification
Fast and easy with the UF-Amino Station for high-throughput analysis
Issue 1/2014
Greek wine
Determination of organic acids in wine to ensure proper fermentation
New series: The big breakfast test part 1/3
How do you like your eggs? Hardness test using the Texture Analyzer EZ-Test-X
Masterpiece in speed and sensitivity
The new LCMS-8050 triple quadrupole
2013
Issue 2/2013
Laboratory opening ceremony with hammer stroke
Experience »Excellence in Science« live on more than 1,500 sqm in the Shimadzu Laboratory World.
World premiere: HPV-X
The new high-speed video camera Hyper Vision HPV-X – 10 million frames per second!
The gardener did it …
An evidence-based trial with the LCMS-8040 Triple Quadrupol
Issue 1/2013
Sun and fun for everyone – SPF determination with UV-VIS spectra
The sun protection factor SPF will be one of the most important topics in the near future.
FAMEs in aviation turbine fuel – a risk?
FAMEs in diesel fuel have an unintended side-effect: Potential contamination of jet turbine fuel!
»Best supporting actor«
HS-20: The new powerful Head-space partner for GC analysis playing alongside the leading actors and bringing out the best in them.»
2012
Issue 3/2012
Curiosity has landed – Interference filters in current practice
Just a few weeks ago, the Curiosity robot successfully landed on Mars and has already delighted many, including scientists.
Nibble, nibble, little mouse …
Texture analysis of ginger bread – To protect consumers, modern food technology laboratories increasingly use texture analyzers.
From coal dust to steel
Particle size measurement – The versatile application possibilities of the new SALD 2300.
Issue 2/2012
Individually dosed
Therapeutic drug monitor-ing with LC/MS/MS
Bread packaging
What’s hidden in plastic bread packaging?
Hair in your soup?
Microchip electrophoresis can help
Acid Test
TOC determination in concentrated hydrochloric acid
Issue 1/2012
A good communicator
The new TOC-4200
Kaizen for maximum performance
Nexera in continuous improvement
Glass on the road in-creases driving safety
Particle measurement of glass beads
Almost omnipresent: Determination of bisphenol
A in plastic packaging
2011
Issue 2/2011
Multi-purpose tools
New spectrophotometer series
Capability redefined
New generation of the most powerful multimode inlet – OPTIC-4
Happy Birthday
55 years of FTIR spectroscopy
New Front End system: Nexera MP
More than a new record
Issue 1/2011
Pharma Special
Shimadzu has launched a Special Edition of the Shimadzu News specifically for the needs of the pharmaceutical industry. 40 pages introduce solutions and applications for a multitude of topics such as drug research, development and testing as well as method development, manufacturing and quality control.
Issue 1/2011
New TOC-L series
Ecofriendly and timesaving
Eco-label
Small effort, large impact for the sake of the environment
GC-2025
Economical, practical, effective
2010
Issue 3/2010
Hard currency?
Hardness testing on different coins
A granular look at sugar
Use of novel analysis methods
Plastic Planet
Heavy metals in soft drinks?
Quality by Design
UHPLC hardware meets DryLab®2010-Software
Issue 2/2010
New: GCMS-QP2010 Ultra
Pacesetter
AA-7000G
Mercury in the food chain!
UHPLC LC-30A Nexera
In practical use
A new era
LC-20AP preparative HPLC pump