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INTEGRATED RAMAN SPECTRAL DATABASE SOFTWARE
software component for accessing and creating Raman spectral databases. It can search existing libraries of Raman spectra to identify sample components and also allows users to create their own catalogue of acquired spectra to assist in their research. TrueMatch is available as a fully
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integrated option with the WITec Project Five software environment and databases
ITec, manufacturer of 3D Raman imaging systems, is now offering TrueMatch, a powerful
able to be brought directly into use in post-processing. Multi-spectral searches enable the user to identify several spectra simultaneously, and return hit rates that show the probability of a match for each individual spectrum. This greatly accelerates the process of characterisation and is a perfect complement to WITec’s standard data analysis features. Demix search uses databases to
describe acquired spectra in terms of pure substances, which can then be physically located in an image. Seeing the distribution of pure chemical components matched to sample features gives the researcher a precise visualisation. Generated reports can be stored for further use in subsequent measurements,
amplifying the effectiveness of the system as a whole and turning meaningful results into a valuable resource. In addition to the proprietary WITec
Raman database capability included with TrueMatch, compatible versions of ST Japan’s wide range of databases are available. Extensive libraries of Raman spectra can be referenced while new ones are created, all from within WITec’s fully integrated software and hardware environment. “TrueMatch makes it easier for the user
to interpret their Raman images. It also greatly simplifies the process of searching through Raman spectral databases and creating new ones based on user-generated data compared to many other soltions out there. It’s the perfect complement to the standard analysis methods WITec implements in our Suite Five software environment,” says Olaf Hollricher, MD and Director of Development at WITec.
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NEW SOLUTION for point-of-need MASS SPECTROMETRY L
eader in miniaturised mass spectrometer (MS) detection instruments and technologies, Microsaic Systems, launched its latest chip- based mass spectrometer at Analytica 2018. Designed for point-of-need analysis, the 4500 MiD can be installed where other mass spectrometers can be deployed, all while retaining the performance of a conventional MS system.
Offering a one-box solution for MS
detection, Microsaic uses chip-based miniaturisation technology to provide agile sample detection and identification at the point of use. This allows end users to make quick decisions in real-time to optimise overall productivity. The company’s latest innovation combines the vacuum system, electronics and computer inside one box, with no need for a floor pump. Reliable, robust and user friendly, the new system boasts an increased mass range, a completely tool-less front-end for enhanced control, and an intuitive user interface. In addition, a change in front-end alignment has also strengthened system uptime while reducing the deposition of contaminants downstream. Easy to operate and maintain, users
don’t require any prior MS knowledge as the 4500 MiD system is simple to set up and use. It also offers reduced solvent, nitrogen and power consumption to lower operating
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costs and provide a greener solution for mass detection. Glenn Tracey, CEO, commented:
“Developed from customer feedback and market analysis, the 4500 MiD opens up even more applications for point-of-need mass spectrometry, including for larger biological molecules, such as peptides and small proteins. “With over 60 patents to date, we’re
committed to further developing miniaturised mass spectrometry to bring the benefits of robust point-of-need analysis to biologics detection. A range of biological entities, such as monoclonal antibodies, can now be analysed by our technology in just minutes. This has a significant and very positive impact on biologic manufacturing productivity, and we are working with some of the foremost companies in the field.”
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