Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have earned the moniker "forever chemicals" due to their extreme persistence in the environment. Their detection is crucial for protecting public health and the environment as these synthetic compounds continue to pose significant challenges worldwide. This comprehensive exploration examines why PFAS detection matters, current detection methods, and future directions in addressing PFAS contamination.<h3>Understanding PFAS and Their Health Impacts</h3>PFAS are a class of synthetic organic compounds with diverse structures, properties, and uses. Despite their diversity, all PFAS contain perfluoroalkyl moieties that are extremely resistant to environmental and metabolic degradation [1]. This high persistence is a defining characteristic that makes PFAS management particularly challenging.<h3>Documented Health Effects</h3>Current scientific research has linked PFAS exposure to numerous adverse health outcomes:<ul><li>Reproductive effects including decreased fertility and increased high blood pressure in pregnant women [8]</li><li>Developmental effects in children such as low birth weight, accelerated puberty, and behavioral changes [8]</li><li>Reduced immune system function, including decreased vaccine response</li><li>Interference with natural hormones and endocrine disruption</li><li>Increased cholesterol levels and obesity risk</li><li>Increased risk of several cancers, including prostate, kidney, testicular, oral cavity/pharynx, brain, and endocrine cancers [3]</li></ul>A 2023 study linked PFAS-contaminated water with up to a 33% increase in cancer incidence in affected areas [3]. The study compared regions with elevated PFAS levels to cancer data from the National Cancer Institute, finding higher incidences of various cancers after controlling for factors like smoking and obesity.<h3>Environmental Persistence and Contamination</h3>The extreme persistence of PFAS represents a fundamental concern for environmental management. PFAS are considered the most environmentally persistent substances among organic chemicals [7]. This persistence means that even if all PFAS uses were immediately phased out, existing contamination would continue to affect ecosystems and water supplies for generations.A 2023 study at a military fire training site estimated that PFAS contamination will persist for centuries without remediation [7]. The research found that terminal PFAS still exceed regulatory limits by 2000-fold decades after aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) use ceased, with precursors accounting for around half of the extractable organofluorine across years.<h3>Current Detection Methods</h3><h4>EPA Standardized Methods</h4>The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed several standardized methods for PFAS detection, each with specific applications and capabilities:<h5>EPA Method 533</h5><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://blog.organomation.com/blog/epa-533-drying-down-pfas-samples-after-spe">EPA Method 533</a> focuses on "short chain" PFAS with carbon chain lengths of C4 to C12. Released in December 2019, this method complements Method 537.1 and includes several key features:<ul><li>Uses isotope dilution quantification approach with extracted internal standards, which reduces overall analytical uncertainty</li><li>Employs weak anion exchange solid phase extraction cartridges as opposed to polystyrene divinylbenzene used in 537.1</li><li>Can analyze 25 PFAS compounds, including additional short-chain PFAS that were not apart of Method 537.1</li><li>Allows for longer holding times: 28 days to extraction and 28 days to analyze (compared to 14 days to extraction in Method 537.1)</li><li>Uses ammonium acetate as a preservative (versus Trisma in Method 537.1) [1]</li></ul><h5>EPA Method 537/537.1</h5><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://blog.organomation.com/blog/sample-concentration-epa-method-537-pfas-determination">EPA Method 537 </a>was first published in 2009 for the determination of 14 PFAS in drinking water [6]. It was later updated to Method 537.1 in 2018 (with editorial updates in 2020) to expand its capabilities:<ul><li>Uses<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.organomation.com/what-is-solid-phase-extraction-spe"> solid phase extraction (SPE) </a>and<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.organomation.com/preparing-samples-for-lc-ms/ms-analysis"> liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)</a></li><li>Method 537.1 expanded detection to 18 PFAS compounds, including HFPO-DA (one component of GenX technology)</li><li>Utilizes styrene-divinylbenzene (SDVB) media for extraction</li><li>Requires samples to be extracted within 14 days and analyzed within 28 days</li><li>Methanol is used to elute the extracts. This should then be reconstituted with a 96:4 methanol:water mixture [1]</li></ul>Together, Methods 533 and 537.1 can detect a total of 29 unique PFAS compounds in drinking water and are approved for monitoring under the fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) and the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation [1] [3].<h5>EPA Method 1633</h5><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://blog.organomation.com/blog/preparing-diverse-sample-matrices-for-epa-method-1633">EPA Method 1633</a>, released in 2024, represents a significant advancement in PFAS analysis:<ul><li>Developed for the analysis of 40 PFAS compounds in various matrices, including surface water, groundwater, wastewater, soil, biosolids, sediment, landfill leachate, and fish tissue</li><li>Expands beyond the drinking water focus of Methods 533 and 537.1</li><li>Provides a standardized approach that may replace modified drinking water methods (i.e., modified EPA 537) that were previously used for non-drinking water matrices [1]</li></ul><h4>Conventional Analytical Techniques</h4>The gold standard for PFAS analysis involves chromatographic techniques coupled with mass spectrometry:<ul><li>Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) is the most widely used method for PFAS analysis, offering high sensitivity and specificity [1]</li><li>High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS) allows for rapid detection and identification of PFAS species at very low concentrations [5]</li></ul>These techniques can detect PFAS at parts per trillion (ppt) levels, which is essential given the low concentrations at which PFAS can cause health effects [1]. However, these methods require sophisticated equipment, specialized training, and significant financial resources, making them inaccessible in many regions, particularly in developing countries.<h4>Emerging Detection Technologies</h4>Several innovative approaches are being developed to address the limitations of conventional methods:<ul><li>Electrochemical biosensors using modified electrodes have shown promise for selective PFAS detection with low detection limits [2]</li><li>Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) uses metallic nanoparticles and can be made into a portable method for on-site testing [1]</li><li>Molecular imprinted polymers (MIPs) offer thermal and physical stability, reusability, and low-cost synthesis for PFAS detection [6]</li></ul>These emerging technologies aim to provide more accessible, field-deployable, and cost-effective alternatives to traditional laboratory-based methods.<h3>Challenges in PFAS Detection</h3><h4>Analytical Challenges</h4>Detecting PFAS presents several technical challenges:<ul><li>The ubiquity of PFAS in laboratory equipment and accessories can lead to background contamination when measuring at parts-per-trillion levels [1]</li><li>Many components in liquid chromatographs, mass spectrometers, and solid-phase extraction systems contain materials that can leach PFAS compounds [9]</li><li>The vast number of PFAS (thousands of compounds) makes comprehensive detection difficult, as analytical standards are only available for a small subset [1]</li><li>Complex matrices like food and environmental samples require sophisticated sample preparation techniques</li></ul><h4>Global Disparities in Detection Capabilities</h4>Access to PFAS detection technology varies significantly worldwide:<ul><li>Many developing regions, particularly in Africa, lack adequately equipped laboratories with the necessary instrumentation to detect and measure PFAS</li><li>There is often a scarcity of qualified professionals with experience in PFAS analysis in these regions</li><li>The high cost of acquiring and maintaining sophisticated analytical instruments presents a substantial obstacle to conducting extensive PFAS investigations in resource-limited settings [1]</li><li>Competing priorities such as infectious diseases, poverty, and food security often divert attention and resources from environmental pollutants like PFAS</li></ul><h4>Regulatory Landscape and Compliance</h4>The regulatory framework for PFAS is evolving rapidly worldwide:<ul><li>The EPA finalized Section 8(a)(7) of the Toxic Substances Control Act in September 2024, requiring manufacturers and importers to report on their use of PFAS since 2011 [10]</li><li>Electronic reporting for PFAS will open on July 11, 2025, with final reporting deadlines in 2026</li><li>Companies must report detailed information including chemical identity, production volumes, industrial and consumer products, worker exposure, and disposal methods [10]</li></ul>These regulations are driving demand for more effective and accessible PFAS detection methods to ensure compliance and protect public health.<h3>Future Directions in PFAS Detection</h3><h4>Technological Advancements</h4>The future of PFAS detection lies in developing more accessible, sensitive, and comprehensive methods:<ul><li>Non-targeted screening methods that can identify unknown PFAS compounds without requiring analytical standards for each specific compound</li><li>Total fluorine analysis techniques like Adsorbable Organic Fluorine and Total Oxidizable Precursor Assay that can quantify the presence of fluorine atoms within a sample [1]</li><li>Portable sensors and field-deployable technologies that enable on-site monitoring and rapid response to contamination events</li><li>AI-driven solutions that can improve data analysis and interpretation for complex PFAS mixtures</li></ul><h4>Collaborative Approaches</h4>Addressing the global challenge of PFAS detection requires coordinated efforts:<ul><li>International partnerships between researchers in developed and developing regions to enhance expertise and capacity building</li><li>Standardization of analytical methods to ensure consistency and comparability of results across different laboratories and regions</li><li>Open data sharing and collaboration across countries to leverage collective knowledge and resources</li><li>Integration of PFAS monitoring into broader environmental and public health surveillance systems</li></ul><h3>Conclusion</h3>The detection of PFAS is not merely a technical challenge but a critical public health and environmental imperative [1]. As these "forever chemicals" continue to persist in our environment, developing effective, accessible, and comprehensive detection methods becomes increasingly important. By advancing detection technologies, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and fostering global collaboration, we can better understand, monitor, and ultimately mitigate the impacts of PFAS contamination.The EPA's standardized methods (533, 537.1, and 1633) provide crucial tools for monitoring PFAS in various environmental matrices, but continued innovation is needed to address the full spectrum of PFAS compounds and to make detection more accessible globally [1] [6]. The path forward requires sustained investment in research and development, capacity building in resource-limited settings, and a commitment to environmental justice that ensures all communities have access to the tools and information needed to protect themselves from PFAS exposure. Only through such comprehensive approaches can we hope to address the complex challenges posed by these persistent pollutants.Be sure to check out our other installments of our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://blog.organomation.com/blog/introducing-our-environmental-contaminants-series-making-sense-of-the-alphabet-soup">Environmental Contaminant Series</a>&nbsp;covering&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://blog.organomation.com/blog/the-importance-of-detecting-persistent-organic-pollutants-pops">Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)</a>,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://blog.organomation.com/blog/the-importance-of-detecting-polycyclic-aromatic-hydrocarbons-pahs">Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)</a>,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://blog.organomation.com/blog/the-importance-of-detecting-semi-volatile-organic-compounds-svocs">Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs)</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://blog.organomation.com/blog/the-importance-of-detecting-polychlorinated-biphenyls-pcbs">Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)</a>.

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Scientists at CEITEC Brno University of Technology have developed microscopic robots that could one day accelerate beer production and simplify food quality control. The magnetically controlled biobots can actively mix liquids during fermentation, speed up the process, and separate themselves from the finished product once fermentation is complete. The results of the research, carried out by Professor Martin Pumera’s team, were published in the journal ACS Nano.“When people hear the word ‘robot’ today, they often imagine an electronic device. In reality, however, a robot can be any system capable of autonomously performing a specific task,” explains Martin Pumera of CEITEC Brno University of Technology.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Mikroroboti_z_CEITEC_mohou_urychlit_vyrobu_piva_i_kontrolu_kvality_potravin_7d9ff82875.jpeg" alt="CEITEC BUT/Jakub Rozboud: CEITEC Microrobots Could Speed Up Beer Production and Food Quality Control: Martin Pumera in his lab at CEITEC BUT." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Mikroroboti_z_CEITEC_mohou_urychlit_vyrobu_piva_i_kontrolu_kvality_potravin_7d9ff82875.jpeg 235w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="1067">The research team created so-called biobots—biohybrid microrobotic capsules containing brewer’s yeast and magnetic nanoparticles. When the yeast produces carbon dioxide during fermentation, the resulting bubbles cause the biobots to move up and down through the liquid. This naturally mixes the contents of the vessel and makes fermentation more efficient. Compared with conventional static particles, the biobots can therefore accelerate chemical processes that are important in food production.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Mikroroboti_z_CEITEC_mohou_urychlit_vyrobu_piva_i_kontrolu_kvality_potravin_4_af5fd4611f.jpg" alt="CEITEC BUT/Martin Pumera's archive: CEITEC Microrobots Could Speed Up Beer Production and Food Quality Control: Hematite microrobot (image for illustrative purposes)." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Mikroroboti_z_CEITEC_mohou_urychlit_vyrobu_piva_i_kontrolu_kvality_potravin_4_af5fd4611f.jpg 209w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="1192">Another major advantage of the technology is that the biobots can be easily separated from the finished beverage. Thanks to the magnetic particles they contain, they can be controlled with a magnetic field and removed once fermentation is complete, eliminating the need for additional filtration. The researchers also demonstrated that the biobots can be reused over several production cycles.“Unlike conventional static particles, microrobots actively move throughout the entire volume of the liquid, allowing them to cover a larger area and make the whole process more efficient. At the same time, they also facilitate the automation of production,” adds Martin Pumera. The team is currently discussing potential applications of the technology with a major European brewery.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Mikroroboti_z_CEITEC_mohou_urychlit_vyrobu_piva_i_kontrolu_kvality_potravin_3_e8e5a3a55a.jpg" alt="CEITEC BUT/Martin Pumera's archive: CEITEC Microrobots Could Speed Up Beer Production and Food Quality Control: g-C₃N₄ microrobots (image for illustrative purposes)." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Mikroroboti_z_CEITEC_mohou_urychlit_vyrobu_piva_i_kontrolu_kvality_potravin_3_e8e5a3a55a.jpg 158w," sizes="100vw" width="1476" height="1460">Martin Pumera’s group has long been exploring the use of microrobots and advanced materials in the food industry. In the past, for example, the team developed a flexible sensor for smart packaging capable of detecting spoiled fish. The new biobots therefore represent another step towards more advanced methods of food quality and safety control.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Mikroroboti_z_CEITEC_mohou_urychlit_vyrobu_piva_i_kontrolu_kvality_potravin_2_75c7fed958.jpeg" alt="CEITEC BUT/ACS Nano: CEITEC Microrobots Could Speed Up Beer Production and Food Quality Control: ACS Nano - cover featuring article by Martin Pumera et al." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Mikroroboti_z_CEITEC_mohou_urychlit_vyrobu_piva_i_kontrolu_kvality_potravin_2_75c7fed958.jpeg 117w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="2128">

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In this episode of ‪ChromatographyTalk‬, ‪Organomation‬ General Manager David Oliva sits down with Michelle Taylor, Editor-in-Chief of LabCompare, to go behind the scenes of their groundbreaking two-part documentary series on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).The conversation kicks off with a startling revelation: many of the world’s leading PFAS experts have completely stopped eating seafood due to high contamination levels discovered during testing. From there, we dive deep into the technical and regulatory challenges facing today's analytical laboratories.<h4>In this episode, we discuss:</h4><ul><li>The Laboratory Throughput Crisis: Why labs are currently "overwhelmed with samples" and how tiered testing—using single quad instruments for screening before moving to triple quads—is helping to manage capacity without sacrificing sensitivity.</li><li>The Battle Against Background Contamination: Why PTFE-free (PFAS-free) laboratory equipment is no longer optional when trying to detect "forever chemicals" at the parts-per-trillion and parts-per-quadrillion levels.</li><li>Complex Matrices (Seafood &amp; Packaging): The technical hurdles of analyzing high-lipid samples like fish and the rising demand for migration testing as states like Rhode Island begin to phase out PFAS in food packaging.</li><li>Global Regulatory Shifts: A look at the "dual compliance model" required for labs supporting international exporters, especially with the European Union’s stricter enforcement compared to the U.S. monitoring approach.</li><li>The "Grand Challenge" of Unknowns: How EPA Method 1621 (Total Organic Fluorine) is helping labs close the mass balance gap and why the next generation of bench chemists must embrace *AI and data science* to manage the massive datasets generated by high-resolution mass spectrometry.</li><li>PFAS Destruction vs. Remediation: &nbsp;The promising (and problematic) methods for breaking the carbon-fluorine bond, and why incineration may inadvertently be spreading shorter-chain PFAS into the air.</li></ul>Whether you are a lab manager looking to future-proof your workflow or a chemist navigating the ever-evolving landscape of EPA Method 1633, this episode provides essential insights into the most pressing environmental crisis of our time.<h3>Video Transcription</h3><h4>Michelle Taylor: PFAS Testing Is Becoming a Much Bigger Analytical Challenge</h4>PFAS analysis has rapidly evolved from a specialized environmental testing problem into a much broader challenge involving drinking water, food, packaging, laboratory contamination, international regulation, data analysis, and even destruction technologies. In an interview with Michelle Taylor, Editor-in-Chief of Labcompare, the discussion explored what laboratories are learning from the latest PFAS research—and why the analytical demands are likely to continue growing.Taylor leads editorial content for Labcompare, an online resource covering analytical laboratory instrumentation, products, and scientific developments. Among the projects she considers particularly important are two long-form documentaries produced by Labcompare examining per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), first through drinking water and subsequently through food.The documentaries brought together subject-matter experts working across PFAS analysis and exposed some of the practical realities laboratories now face: rapidly changing regulations, extremely low detection limits, complex matrices, contamination risks, and sample volumes that can overwhelm laboratory capacity.<h4>From drinking water to seafood</h4>One of the most memorable findings for Taylor came during production of the second documentary, which focused on PFAS in food.Several experts interviewed for the project told her they had stopped eating seafood, in some cases many years earlier, because of concerns surrounding contamination. For Taylor, the consistency and immediacy of those responses illustrated how closely analytical research can intersect with everyday decisions.Seafood also demonstrates why PFAS testing can become analytically difficult.Fish and other high-lipid samples require effective extraction to release the analytes, followed by rigorous cleanup to remove fats. According to the experts Taylor interviewed, the cleanup step is particularly critical because residual lipids can damage LC columns and create severe matrix interferences.Laboratories are therefore using approaches such as enhanced matrix removal and carbon- or silica-based sorbents to reduce the lipid content of extracts before instrumental analysis. The goal is not simply obtaining sufficient recovery, but producing an extract clean enough to maintain analytical performance and laboratory throughput.<h4>How laboratories are handling the PFAS sample burden</h4>The analytical sensitivity now required for PFAS testing presents another challenge: laboratories may need to measure compounds at parts-per-trillion levels while processing growing numbers of samples.Automation has therefore become increasingly important, particularly during sample preparation, where repetitive manual procedures can otherwise create a major bottleneck.Taylor also described a tiered analytical strategy being used by some laboratories. A less demanding measurement can first be used for screening, while samples generating a positive result are subsequently transferred to a more sensitive platform, such as triple-quadrupole mass spectrometry, for confirmation and quantitation.This type of workflow can help laboratories concentrate their highest-performance instrumentation on the samples that actually require it rather than applying the most intensive analysis to every incoming sample.The broader principle is likely to become increasingly important as PFAS testing expands: laboratories must find ways to increase throughput without sacrificing the sensitivity demanded by regulatory methods.<h4>When the laboratory itself becomes a source of PFAS</h4>At trace concentrations, contamination introduced during sample preparation or measurement can become comparable to the concentration being determined.This makes the materials used throughout the analytical workflow particularly important.Taylor emphasized that PFAS laboratories must maintain continuous awareness of potential contamination from solvents, water, tubing, containers, and other laboratory components. Equipment containing fluoropolymers such as PTFE may be problematic in certain PFAS workflows because background contamination can contribute to false positives or elevated blanks.As detection limits move lower, dedicated PFAS-compatible or fluoropolymer-free laboratory equipment becomes increasingly valuable.Taylor described manufacturers offering clearly identified PFAS-free configurations as an important response to this problem. Rather than forcing laboratories to investigate the material composition of each component individually, dedicated configurations can simplify method implementation and reduce uncertainty about potential background sources.For laboratories already dealing with demanding workflows and large sample loads, eliminating potential contamination before it occurs can save considerable troubleshooting time.<h4>Food packaging could drive the next major wave of testing</h4>PFAS concerns are not limited to the food itself.The interview also examined food-contact materials, including takeout containers and other packaging from which PFAS may migrate into food. State-level restrictions in the United States are already beginning to affect the materials manufacturers can use.For contract laboratories, this creates the possibility of another significant increase in demand for compliance and migration testing.Taylor’s recommendation is straightforward: laboratories should follow proposed regulations before they become final.Waiting until a new requirement takes effect can leave a laboratory simultaneously trying to acquire instrumentation, establish methods, train staff, and respond to customer demand. Monitoring regulatory agencies, scientific meetings, and industry discussions earlier gives laboratories time to prepare analytical capabilities before the testing requirement becomes urgent.She expects PFAS restrictions in food packaging to continue developing first through a patchwork of individual state regulations. Once a sufficient number of states adopt restrictions, however, the economics may increasingly encourage suppliers to move toward PFAS-free materials regardless of whether every jurisdiction requires them.A national standard could eventually follow that transition.<h4>One sample, two regulatory environments</h4>International food exporters face another complication: PFAS requirements are not necessarily the same between the United States and European Union.Taylor noted that laboratories serving both markets may effectively need to operate under a dual-compliance model.In the interview, she highlighted EU requirements targeting specific PFAS—including PFOS, PFOA, PFNA, and PFHxS—at very low concentrations in certain foods, while the U.S. approach has historically involved a different combination of monitoring programs, evolving compound lists, and import-related requirements.For laboratories supporting international customers, this means more than simply selecting a different reporting limit.Different markets may require different target lists, methods, documentation, auditing, and compliance procedures. Laboratories therefore need analytical platforms capable of ultratrace measurements while also maintaining the operational flexibility to support multiple regulatory frameworks.That additional complexity also carries a practical cost: performing different protocols for different jurisdictions means more staff time, additional workflow management, and potentially greater instrument demand.<h4>Total fluorine screening can help laboratories decide what to analyze next</h4>Targeted LC-MS/MS methods are highly sensitive, but they only measure compounds included in the analytical panel.This creates an important question: what about fluorinated substances that are present but are not included in the targeted method?The interview discussed EPA Method 1621, which uses a broader fluorine-based screening approach. Taylor described this type of measurement as useful for helping laboratories assess the gap between compounds captured by targeted LC-MS/MS methods and the broader amount of organofluorine present in a sample.Such screening can also become part of a tiered workflow.For applications such as food packaging, laboratories could initially use a broader fluorine measurement to determine whether a sample warrants further investigation. Positive or suspicious samples could then move to more selective and sensitive targeted analysis for identification and quantitation.Non-targeted high-resolution mass spectrometry can add another layer by revealing compounds outside conventional target lists.Together, these approaches create a funnel from broad screening toward increasingly detailed characterization rather than attempting the most comprehensive analysis on every sample from the outset.<h4>PFAS analysis is becoming a data problem too</h4>High-resolution mass spectrometry can generate enormous datasets containing signals from large numbers of known and unknown compounds.As a result, Taylor believes the role of the analytical chemist is changing.Strong laboratory skills remain essential, but scientists increasingly need data literacy as well. Understanding complex datasets, working with advanced software, and interacting effectively with artificial intelligence and machine-learning tools are becoming important parts of modern analytical work.Taylor does not see this change primarily as replacing scientific expertise.Instead, she compares it with earlier laboratory automation: repetitive or technically demanding tasks can increasingly be handled by software, allowing scientists to spend more time interpreting results and making decisions.AI may also make sophisticated analytical information more accessible. A less experienced mass spectrometry user could potentially receive explanations of complex data through software capable of presenting results in natural language, reducing dependence on a single specialist being immediately available.There is another potential advantage beyond speed.Machine-learning systems can recognize patterns across large datasets that may be difficult or impossible for an individual scientist to detect manually. As analytical datasets become larger and multidimensional, that pattern-recognition capability could become increasingly valuable.<h4>Finding PFAS is only the first half of the problem</h4>For years, much of the PFAS discussion has focused on answering two questions:<ul><li>Are PFAS present, and how much is there?</li></ul>The next challenge is considerably harder: how do we actually remove or destroy them?Taylor described this as an expanding research field that will increasingly involve analytical laboratories.The strength of the carbon-fluorine bond makes PFAS destruction difficult. Some treatment approaches seek to break this bond and achieve complete defluorination, but incomplete destruction can create another analytical problem.For example, thermal treatment may transform longer-chain PFAS into shorter-chain fluorinated compounds rather than eliminating them completely. Those products may then enter another environmental compartment, including atmospheric emissions.Consequently, laboratories studying PFAS destruction must do more than measure disappearance of the original compound. They also need to determine whether fluorinated transformation products or other byproducts remain.Analytical chemistry therefore has two roles: monitoring PFAS contamination and demonstrating whether remediation technologies truly destroy the substances they are intended to remove.<h4>The PFAS problem is expanding beyond water and food</h4>The first two Labcompare documentaries focused primarily on water and food, two matrices already receiving substantial regulatory and public attention.But Taylor does not expect the story to end there.If Labcompare produces another PFAS documentary, she sees PFAS in air as a likely subject. Discussions with experts during earlier filming repeatedly raised atmospheric contamination, including both direct environmental occurrence and emissions potentially associated with treatment or destruction processes.The progression illustrates how quickly the PFAS field is expanding.Drinking water regulation accelerated analytical development. Food testing introduced more difficult matrices and new exposure pathways. Packaging is creating another compliance challenge. Environmental remediation raises questions about destruction products. Atmospheric monitoring could become another significant frontier.For laboratories already working with chromatography and mass spectrometry, Taylor’s message is essentially to be prepared—even organizations that do not currently consider themselves “PFAS laboratories” may eventually become involved.<h4>An analytical field that is still changing rapidly</h4>Perhaps the strongest theme running through the interview is that PFAS analysis has no fixed endpoint yet.Methods continue to evolve. Regulations change. Target compound lists expand. Instrument sensitivity improves. Laboratories discover new sources of background contamination, while researchers identify additional exposure pathways and investigate new destruction technologies.Taylor compares the situation to earlier periods of rapid analytical development, such as the evolution of forensic DNA analysis: each technological advance reveals more information, which in turn creates new questions and new analytical requirements.That makes preparation particularly important.Laboratories cannot predict every future regulation, but they can follow proposed requirements, develop flexible workflows, invest in contamination control and data capabilities, and understand how their existing chromatography and mass spectrometry expertise could be applied to emerging PFAS challenges.The analytical problem is no longer simply detecting a group of “forever chemicals.”It is becoming a much larger question of how we identify them, quantify them, prevent contamination during analysis, understand their movement through food and the environment, comply with evolving regulations, and ultimately prove that they have actually been destroyed.<blockquote>This text has been automatically transcribed from a video presentation using AI technology. It may contain inaccuracies and is not guaranteed to be 100% correct.</blockquote><blockquote><h4>Concentrating on Chromatography Podcast</h4>Dive into the frontiers of chromatography, mass spectrometry, and sample preparation with host David Oliva. Each episode features candid conversations with leading researchers, industry innovators, and passionate scientists who are shaping the future of analytical chemistry. From decoding PFAS detection challenges to exploring the latest in AI-assisted liquid chromatography, this show uncovers practical workflows, sustainability breakthroughs, and the real-world impact of separation science. 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Thermo Scientific™ SimGlycan™ Software

SimGlycan software processes and interprets the multi-stage/sequential (MSn) data produced by Thermo Scientific™ Mass Spectrometers, a capability essential to determining glycan heterogeneity and isomeric forms.

Speed the characterization of complex glycans using SimGlycan™ software from PREMIER Biosoft. SimGlycan software processes and interprets the multi-stage/sequential (MSn) data produced by Thermo Scientific™ Mass Spectrometers, a capability essential to determining glycan heterogeneity and isomeric forms.The software automatically matches experimental mass spectra against a comprehensive database and generates a scored list of candidate structures.<h3>Comprehensive Analyses</h3><ul><li>Supports all Thermo Scientific ion trap and Orbitrap™-based instruments performing glycan characterization</li><li>Processes MSn data to resolve glycan heterogeneity, branching patterns, and isobaric structures. Up to seven levels of MS fragmentation can be needed to differentiate between glycan structural isomers</li><li>Includes a database of over 22500 glycans to process and verify structures</li><li>Provides a wealth of relevant biological information for the probable glycan structure, including glycan class, reaction, pathway, and enzyme</li><li>Searches for glycans with various chemical derivatives used for reducing end modifications, even if the derivative is not available in the database</li><li>Characterizes Na, Li, Mg, K, and formate adducts, and adduct combinations such as Na + H, Li + H, etc.</li><li>Identifies complex glycosaminoglycan structures, even when modified with substituents such as sulfate, phosphate, and ethanolamine</li><li>Determines cross-ring and double glycosidic cleavages, through a combination of permethyl derivatization and MSn data</li></ul><h3>Powerful Reporting</h3><ul><li>Creates reports that include glycan characteristics such as ID, sequence, name, composition, mass, precursor ion m/z, class, reaction, pathway, glycan image and theoretical fragments with corresponding mass and m/z values</li><li>Exports images of glycan structures, fragments, and spectra as JPEG or PNG files</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software for the Characterization of Biotherapeutics

Simplify comprehensive biotherapeutic attribute characterization with advanced capabilities to increase throughput and confidence in a connected environment.

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt7" comp-id="A1"><div>Discover how the features of Thermo Scientific BioPharma Finder Software are engineered to support the world of complex biopharmaceutical characterization. Featuring novel data processing algorithms and easy-to-interpret data visualization tools, the software supports users looking to confidently characterize biopharmaceuticals.Power BioPharma Finder&nbsp;Software with the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1821"> Thermo Scientific Ardia Platform</a> to automate file centralization during acquisition, expand file access, enable report creation and result sharing, and remove data management barriers from your daily routine.<div><h3>Key benefits</h3></div><div><ul><li>Confident characterization: Explore a solution for confident animo acid sequence characterization with the Peptide Mapping Analysis module featuring a novel MS2 prediction algorithm.</li><li>Customized Nucleotide sequence support: Leverage the ability to create customized nucleotide sequences to support confirmation with the Oligonucleotide Analysis module featuring an improved MS2 fragmentation model (available in BioPharma Finder Software version 5.3).</li><li>Efficient data handling: Move through vast amounts of data with remarkable efficiency using the Intact Mass Analysis module. With innovative deconvolution algorithms and features, you can generate multi-consensus reports effortlessly, providing a comprehensive view of your results.</li><li>Unparalleled Modification Exploration and Flexibility: The Top-Down Analysis module empowers you to search through an extensive range of modifications, even at the per-peak level. With multiple fragmentation modes and a cross-array processing algorithm, you have the flexibility to explore your samples in greater detail.</li><li>Seamless integration: See how easy it is to move from sophisticated characterization using BioPharma Finder Software to confident quantitation in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/76">Chromeleon CDS software</a> with benefits added by the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1821">Ardia Platform</a> including connecting instrument data, supporting global access and centralizing BioPharma Finder reports.</li></ul><h3>Learn more about BioPharma Finder Software</h3><div>The right combination of data and software makes all the difference in accurately characterizing molecules, especially for large molecule.<h4>Peptide mapping analysis</h4>Characterization of a macromolecule comprised of an amino acid sequence can involve a lot of moving targets. Techniques for confident confirmation typically include comparisons of data collected against theoretical knowledge of the sequence. The best processing tools will also give users the ability to model probable sequences against the data collected with easy-to-use tools to increase the confidence of the identification and supply the summary reports with easy-to-interpret results.<div><h5>Featured in the Peptide Mapping Analysis</h5><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_b88e243207.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: Processing with the novel MS2 algorithm in the Peptide Mapping Analysis module, generates a predictive model that includes Kinetical predictions that are compared with the measured spectra to increase confidence in the identification." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_b88e243207.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="540"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_2_6dda72b394.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: These processing tools, when combined, produce intuitive result review tools including comprehensive coverage maps, deep dive spectral comparison views and graphical sample comparison options." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_2_6dda72b394.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600"><div><h5>Detect and quantify host cell proteins</h5></div><div>The sensitivity of the detection algorithm and prediction analytics allow for high confidence even for low abundance targets to support residuals applications like Host Cell Protein (HCP) analysis.</div><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_3_e493898dc1.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: Detect and quantify host cell proteins." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_3_e493898dc1.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600"></div><h4>Oligonucleotide analysis</h4><div>Sequence confirmation for oligonucleotides can be daunting. Take the question out of sequence confirmation with our enhanced MS2 predictive algorithms that can iteratively create the best array of possibilities without iterating into infinity. Summarize your characterization with visual tools, generate easy-to-interpret results and enhance collaboration by saving and sharing reports in a connected environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h5>Featured in the Oligonucleotide Analysis module</h5><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_4_f709ce5528.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: The oligonucleotide sequence editor provides an easy-to-use interface for quickly and easily building and visualizing customized oligonucleotide sequences. Build out multiple expected sequences from custom building block subunits, a wide selection of modifications from the predefined list or with user-defined custom modifications." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_4_f709ce5528.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_5_f204e2cd40.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: Eliminate alternative possibilities based on the entered sequence with the random sequence generator and leverage the in silico digest tools to support confident sequence verification - all using an updated MS2 prediction algorithm (available in BioPharma Finder Software version 5.3)." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_5_f204e2cd40.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_6_f7f2d9e029.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: Perform mRNA mapping with selected in silico mRNA digestion or define the cleavage locations manually. Dig into the identity of fragments and expected or unexpected modifications and assess the overall coverage with intuitive visual coverage maps." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_6_f7f2d9e029.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600"></div><h4>Intact mass analysis</h4><div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt2" comp-id="B1"><div>Intact analysis on its face is a simple mathematical calculation used to deconvolute a series of m/z values into components but throw in the complexity of large molecule targets with modifications in a mixture of other like-molecules and mass accuracy becomes harder to achieve. No matter your data resolution, leverage innovative software tools engineered to filter and process through complex spectra with the Intact Analysis module. Discover how to quickly acquire and process batches of samples supported by a central data location on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1821">Ardia Platform</a> and speed through large batch-to-batch comparison studies to create summaries with connected multi-consensus reports.<div><h5>Featured in the Intact Analysis module</h5><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_7_72cfbd44c3.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: Accurately determine molecular weights utilizing the Sliding Window algorithm coupled with our optimized Xtract (for high resolution) and Respect (for lower resolution) deconvolution algorithms. Achieve comprehensive detection, even for co-eluting, low-intensity components in complex mixtures and account for any shifts in retention time." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_7_72cfbd44c3.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="323"></div><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_8_d0c92fbca9.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: Use the expanded sequence matching capabilities for oligonucleotides which includes the ability to perform Terminal Truncation Searching from either the 3' or 5' terminus, facilitating the identification of impurities with greater ease. " srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_8_d0c92fbca9.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_9_d345484402.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: The intact mass analysis of heavily modified oligonucleotides presents analytical and data processing challenges due to the frequent usage of sulfur modifications. Pairing Thermo Scientific Orbitrap mass spectrometers with BioPharma Finder Software allows for confident intact mass identification of phosphorothioate conversion of oligonucleotides with less than 5 ppm error." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_9_d345484402.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600"></div></div></div><h4>Top-down analysis</h4><div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt2" comp-id="B1"><div>Higher order structure characterization requires a combination of some of the most variable sample treatment techniques, variable data acquisition techniques, and combined or complex data processing techniques. Looking to gently pry apart large complexes without reducing them to their smallest parts and understand them is an art and a science that can be supported by the Top-Down Analysis module. Explore the tools offered to help refine the field of predicted possibilities without restricting them, the support for multi fragmentation mode data, and the easy-to-use multi-consensus summaries to understand your molecule.<div><h5>Featured in the Top-Down Analysis module</h5><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_10_7e7ef85413.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: With the ProSightBP processing tool users can set variable or static sites for modification, select peak specific deconvolution parameters and even select peak specific sequence searching then let ProSightBP create the predictions. Combine the data from multi fragmentation modes including CID, HCD, ETD, EThcD, and UVPD resulting in confident identification." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_10_7e7ef85413.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_11_e3c9f5084b.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: Combining the predictive power of ProSight BP against the deconvoluted accurate mass with the sequence coverage from ETD and UVPD fragmentation reveals a comprehensive set of results to support confident molecule characterization." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_11_e3c9f5084b.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600"></div></div></div></div><h4>Connecting to the Ardia Platform</h4><div>Living in a world connected by networks that enable people to share everything doesn’t have to stop in the lab. With the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1821"> Ardia Platform</a> see how easy it can be to automatically centralize files, connect into those files from anywhere and process them with BioPharma Finder Software or any connected application.&nbsp;&nbsp;<div><h5>Featured enhancements through connection</h5><div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt2" comp-id="B1"><div>Faster data review<ul><li>Review a result generated by another colleague without having to import the results, open it from the shared secured Ardia Platform data repository, make comments or changes, and the software will automatically generate a new version to record the changes.</li></ul>Better data management with centralized secured data<ul><li>All results are securely saved in one place, no more finding the “right” computer or hard drive that contains the experiment and data.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_12_b6a814cd90.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: Keep data secure and controlled. Gain insights into file history, method history, and manage user access with control." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_12_b6a814cd90.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_13_1e3b879f18.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: Save and review individual reports without having to open BioPharma Finder Software for oligonucleotide, peptide mapping and intact mass applications. Utilize default reporting templates to speed development of customized reports and effectively modify templates to achieve desired result summary with the help of the customizable report designer." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_13_1e3b879f18.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600">Enable collaboration on a global scale in a secure fashion to collaborate, compare, track, and finalize peptide results and workbooks using dynamic versioning history. Accelerate method optimization and review through a shared secure environment.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Thermo Scientific SII for Empower Software

Incorporate and operate Thermo Scientific UHPLC, HPLC, GC, and IC instruments within other vendors' software platforms with the Thermo Scientific™ SII for Empower 3 Software plug-in.

<div id="product-description">Incorporate and operate Thermo Scientific UHPLC, HPLC, GC, and IC instruments within other vendors' software platforms with the Thermo Scientific™ Standard Instrument Integration (SII) for Empower 3 Software plug-in. The SII for Empower 3 plug-in is based on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/76">Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ Chromatography Data System (CDS)</a> and offers unique and smart features that deliver maximum ease-of-use, reliability, and performance. It also enables Thermo Scientific™ chromatography systems to be operated and controlled by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/627">Waters™ Empower™ 3 CDS software</a>.</div><div>While Chromeleon CDS is the recommended software for control of Thermo Scientific UHPLC, HPLC, GC, and IC instruments due to its maximum ease of use, reliability, and performance, other vendors' CDS software can also incorporate and operate these instruments with the SII for Empower™ 3 Software plug-in.The SII for Empower™ Software installs and uses portions of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/76">Chromeleon CDS</a>, such as the Services Manager, Instrument Configuration Manager, Instrument View, and Instrument Method Editor, to deliver flawless integration of Thermo Scientific LC, IC, and GC instrumentation into Empower™ 3 CDS without loss of functionality. Instrument control, data acquisition, and data processing are performed completely under Empower™ 3 Software.Configure your instruments Up to four instruments can be configured per Empower™ node using the standard Chromeleon Instrument Configuration Manager.Control your instruments SII for Empower™ Software provides a complete set of commands because they are present under native Chromeleon CDS control. For the user, this means that all the Chromeleon CDS tools and advanced features, such as preparing the next sample during an ongoing analysis, can be implemented to increase productivity and receive more data with fewer injections.SII for Empower™ controls the following systems:<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products?category=37&amp;manufacturerItems=3&amp;search=Vanquish">Thermo Scientific™ Vanquish™ HPLC and UHPLC systems</a></li><li>Thermo Scientific™ UltiMate™ 3000 HPLC systems</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/410">Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ ICS-6000 HPIC™ system</a></li><li>Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ ICS-5000 HPIC™ system</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/408">Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ Integrion™ HPIC™ system</a></li><li>Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ Aquion™ system</li><li>Thermo Scientific™ TRACE™ 1300 GC systems</li></ul>Monitoring instrument status within Empower™ can be performed using the Empower™ Control Panel. Here, an enhanced SII Instrument View is easily accessed to provide further options to control and monitor the instrument and its modules.Instrument Methods Setting up an instrument method is simple, intuitive, and fast due to the SII for Empower™ Instrument Method Wizard and Editor, both of which are integrated into the Instrument Method Editor of Empower™. The wizard guides the user through all modules, enabling the entry of all necessary information, while the editor allows the review and modification of all aspects of a method.Process your data Complete data processing takes place inside Empower™ Software, which allows you to use all functionalities as you would normally, for example, overlay of chromatograms or other channels like pressure traces. The Empower™ user experience does not change for any data processing aspect.</div>

Thermo Scientific LC-MS Data Acquisition Software

Acquire the highest quality data possible to unlock the information, knowledge, and value in your samples with Thermo Scientific LC-MS Data Acquisition Software.

Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software

Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS provides streamlined and easy-to-use interface for Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ CDS, while maintaining full capabilities of the CDS software.

In modern laboratories, chromatography techniques and the use of mass spectrometry (MS) detection are in high demand. Until recently, MS detectors were regarded as sophisticated detection tools that could be operated only by a highly trained specialist. Nowadays mass spectrometers are increasingly used as straightforward detectors for chromatography.Alongside this move into routine use of MS is the continued deskilling of staff in the laboratory world, causing highly experienced chromatographers to be in short supply. The result is a substantial number of regular scientists and process operators that need to generate chromatographic results using advanced instrumentation themselves.The solution is an Open Access tool enabling users to simply walk up and use a very straightforward interface to exploit the full power of the chromatography data system (CDS), without actually using the CDS software itself. Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS provides this streamlined and easy-to-use interface for <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/76">Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ CDS</a>, while maintaining full capabilities of the CDS software, like instrument control, data processing, reporting and compliance tools.<h3>Workflow</h3>Users can walk up to any chromatography instrument connected to the CDS, with or without MS detection, and start to run their analysis with only a few mouse-clicks.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_5e8f8c3dec.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: First, select the analysis to perform (A) and which instrument should be used (B). The instrument overview shows the current instrument status’ and displays the estimated wait time until each instrument is available and the number of sample positions still available. The instrument list is filtered depending on the analysis selected and the users privileges to only show appropriate instruments." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_5e8f8c3dec.jpg 196w," sizes="100vw" width="876" height="697"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_2_a8b64a52ae.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: Next, enter the sample names (C) and any other parameters (D) required for the analysis." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_2_a8b64a52ae.jpg 196w," sizes="100vw" width="876" height="697"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_3_4b4367ffae.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: Place the sample vials in the indicated positions and select Submit." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_3_4b4367ffae.jpg 196w," sizes="100vw" width="876" height="697"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_4_0386d31c9a.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: The sequence is submitted and will run. The operator is shown the expected start and finish time of the analyses." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_4_0386d31c9a.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="625" height="263"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_5_1b51ab8dd2.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: At the end of the run, the results are automatically printed and/or exported and a link to the exported report can be distributed via email." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_5_1b51ab8dd2.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="814" height="309"><h3>Configuration and management</h3>Running samples is as easy as described above once Chromeleon XPS software is set up, configured and managed by an experienced chromatographer.<ul><li>All the methods required for the analysis must be created; the instrument method with all instrument control and data acquisition parameters, the processing method with all data processing parameters and the report template with all required results, to be reported.&nbsp;</li><li>A Chromeleon eWorkflow is created using these methods. An eWorkflow is an electronic procedure that automates all steps of the laboratory process related to a chromatographic analysis</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_6_a3b2219e42.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: The lab manager can customize Chromeleon XPS to show or hide individual toolbar buttons (A), which eWorkflows are visible to users (B) and which instruments they can access (C)." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_6_a3b2219e42.jpg 196w," sizes="100vw" width="876" height="697"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_7_d647111f5d.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: In addition, it is possible to define various system options, such as which email notifications to send." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_7_d647111f5d.jpg 193w," sizes="100vw" width="659" height="533">Chromeleon XPS Open Access software lets any user run samples on their own by delivering a clean, streamlined walk-up interface that utilizes the full power of Chromeleon CDS. Users can access all instruments controlled by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/76">Chromeleon CDS</a>, including MS, and automatically receive results or notifications about run completion or failure. The management console contains advanced customization options to fulfill any organization’s requirements, included fully regulated environments.Chromeleon XPS software provides error-free execution of any chromatography analysis with minimal training requirements for users.

Thermo Scientific™ OXSAS™ Optical Emission Analytical Software

Thermo Scientific™ OXSAS™ software for OES enables fast, accurate metals analysis, method and calibration development, automation, and easy batch processing.

Perform rapid high quality metals analyses with a customizable software solution for optical emission spectrometers. Flexible and powerful Thermo Scientific™ OXSAS™ Optical Emission Analytical Software runs a variety of analyses, including the development of new analytical methods and calibrations as well as rapid high-quality routine elemental analysis.&nbsp;From simple tasks to complex jobs, the OXSAS software platform can perform many operations in a single click and is designed to evolve to meet your needs throughout your instrument's lifetime.<h3>📋 Template-Driven Analysis</h3><ul><li>Simple, comprehensive analysis of unknown samples.</li><li>Required analytical parameters and results processing details pre-defined in the routine analysis shortcut.</li><li>One click creation of a batch with all samples requiring analysis.</li><li>Automatic Method Choice selects the best analytical parameters set without user intervention.</li></ul><h3>⚙️ Fast Calibration</h3><ul><li>Multiple analyte curve display, instant base curve calculation, templates for editing and measuring of calibration standards.</li><li>Calibration curve determination using multi-variable regression with additive and multiplicative correction models.</li></ul><h3>🖥️ Familiar User Interface</h3><ul><li>Comprehensive post-treatment of results, including export and Microsoft™ Excel support.</li><li>Integrated Microsoft SQL Server Express relational database stores setup and analyses data.</li><li>Export and import facilities allow calibration standards, methods or grades to be easily transferred between instruments.</li><li>Full network and serial transmission capabilities.</li><li>Common software platform with the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products?manufacturerItems=3&amp;search=WDXRF">WDXRF Thermo Scientific series</a> instrument range.</li><li>Supports Thermo Scientific SMS system for full automation of sample analysis.</li><li>Monitoring and maintenance tools to maximize uptime.</li><li>Measurement Uncertainty and Conformance Probability on unknown samples analysis.</li><li>SCT Manager: status and history overview of instrument and method analytical capability.</li><li>Comprehensive, on-line contextual Help.</li><li>Real, on-line integrated SPC.</li><li>Key to Metals: comprehensive steel and nonferrous metals database with cross-reference.</li></ul><h3>🔌Instrument Compatibility</h3>Supports the Spark option of the:<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1977">Thermo Scientific™ ARL iSpark™ Plus</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1213">ARL iSpark™</a></li><li>Thermo Scientific™ ARL 4460™ Optical Emission Spectrometer</li></ul>Allows complex calculations such as:<ul><li>element soluble/insoluble</li><li>element inclusions (number, size and chemical composition)</li><li>with no additional analysis time</li></ul><h3>🧩 Options for OXSAS Software</h3><ul><li>Charge correction: calculates material weights to correct out-of-spec charges.</li><li>SPC-Full: full graphical extension for on-line Statistical Process Control.</li><li>ARLcom: result transmission over network or serial via TCP/IP or to files/printers.</li><li>Remote Sample Definition: sample registration from external applications anywhere on the network.</li></ul><h3>✅ Compatible with:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1977">ARL iSpark Plus Optical Emission Spectrometer</a></li><li>ARL iSpark Plus Fire Assay Analyzer</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1213">ARL iSpark Optical Emission Spectrometer</a></li><li>ARL 4460 Optical Emission Spectrometer</li><li>Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ Fire Assay Analyzer</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific™ OXSAS™ X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis Software

Thermo Scientific™ OXSAS™ is a powerful and customizable XRF software that enables fast, template-driven analysis, automation, and standardless quantification options.

Enhance your lab efficiency and productivity with a customizable software solution that operates with XRF spectrometers. The flexible and powerful Thermo Scientific™ OXSAS™ X-ray Fluorescence Analytical Software performs rapid, high-quality sample analysis using template-driven operations.Optional standardless quantitative analysis packages offer additional versatility for labs analyzing a wide range of materials. This platform evolves to meet changing needs with up-to-date solutions throughout the instrument's lifetime.<h3>⚙️ Ease of Use</h3><ul><li>Integrated Analytical Assistant guides method creation/extension, suggesting optimal parameters for fast and accurate analysis.</li><li>Automatic Method Choice selects the best parameter set without user intervention.</li><li>Routine analysis requires minimal data-entry (e.g., just sample ID).</li><li>One-click batch creation for all samples requiring analysis.</li><li>Simple batch definition and management allows sample prioritization.</li></ul><h3>🖥️ Familiar User Interface</h3><ul><li>Comprehensive post-treatment of results, including export and Excel support.</li><li>Integrated Microsoft SQL Server Express database stores setups and data.</li><li>Export/import functions simplify transfer of standards, methods, or grades between instruments.</li><li>Regular software updates available from the OXSAS website.</li><li>Monitoring and maintenance tools help maximize system uptime.</li><li>Real-time integrated SPC (Statistical Process Control).</li><li>SCT Manager provides overview of instrument and method capability.</li><li>Measurement Uncertainty and Conformance Probability reporting for unknowns.</li></ul><h3>⚡Fast Calibration</h3><ul><li>Multiple analyte curve display, instant base curve calculation, calibration templates.</li><li>Multi-variable regression and correction models with integrated theoretical alpha calculation.</li></ul><h3>🧩 Available Options</h3>Optional standardless analysis packages for broader capability:<ul><li>Thermo Scientific™ QuantAS™ – Semi-quantitative analysis.</li><li>Thermo Scientific™ UniQuant™ – Analyze up to 79 elements in unknown samples without specific calibration, no certified reference materials needed.</li></ul><h3>🔧 Other Options</h3><ul><li>ARLcom: Result transmission via LAN/TCP/IP, serial, or to files.</li><li>Remote Sample Definition: Sample registration from external networked applications.</li><li>Automation: Supports Thermo Scientific SMS for fully automated analysis.</li><li>Charge correction: Calculates material weights needed to adjust out-of-spec charges.</li><li>SPC-Full: Full graphical package for online Statistical Process Control.</li></ul><h3>✅ Compatible with:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1211">Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ PERFORM'X Series</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1212">Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ OPTIM'X Series</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products?manufacturerItems=3&amp;search=9900">Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ 9900 IntelliPower Series</a></li></ul>

Thermo Scientific LCQUAN Quantitative Software

LCQUAN is a robust, 21 CFR Part 11-compliant software for LC-MS/MS bioanalysis, providing complete tools for data acquisition, review, and secure management in drug development workflows.

<h4>21 CFR Part 11-compliant software for quantitative LC-MS/MS data acquisition and management</h4>Thermo Scientific™ LCQUAN™ quantitative software is a robust, regulatory-compliant data system tailored for bioanalytical laboratories conducting LC-MS/MS assays. Developed in close collaboration with pharmaceutical industry experts, LCQUAN provides all the tools needed to acquire, process, review, and securely manage quantitative data across global drug development workflows.<h3>Key Features</h3><h4>Regulatory Compliance</h4><ul><li>Fully compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements for electronic records and signatures</li><li>Enables secure submission of electronic documents to regulatory agencies, including the FDA</li></ul><h4>Comprehensive Workflow</h4><ul><li>Guides users step-by-step through acquisition, method development, data review, processing, reporting, and export</li><li>Supports import of sequence information from external systems</li><li>Streamlines interaction with Thermo Scientific™ Watson LIMS™ for GLP-compliant bioanalytical studies</li></ul><h4>Secure Data Management</h4><ul><li>Enables data processing on networked systems, including secure remote disks</li><li>Centralized, workbook-style data storage for easy archiving and retrieval</li><li>Multi-level user privileges—from full system access to read-only modes</li></ul><h4>Seamless LIMS Integration</h4><ul><li>Bi-directional communication with Watson LIMS facilitates study tracking, chromatogram review, auditing, and compliance</li><li>Optimized for regulated pharmaceutical workflows from discovery through clinical trials</li></ul><h4>Proven Platform</h4><ul><li>Part of an integrated Thermo Scientific LC-MS/MS solution suite, including TSQ Series mass spectrometers and FAIMS interface technology</li><li>Ensures high sensitivity, robustness, and reproducibility for regulated bioanalytical assays</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific SolstiX XRD Software with Security Suite

SolstiX™ XRD Software with Security Suite for ARL™ EQUINOX enables FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance with audit trails, digital signatures, and advanced data security.

Thermo Scientific™ SolstiX™ XRD Software with Security Suite is designed for the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products?category=252&amp;manufacturerItems=3&amp;search=EQUINOX+">Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ EQUINOX X-ray diffractometer</a> range and enables compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 (Electronic Records / Electronic Signatures).Security Suite Software integrates directly into SolstiX Software and provides advanced data security and integrity tools to meet regulatory requirements. The software logs changes to files associated with SolstiX Software, even when the software itself is not running.<h3>Key Features</h3><h4>21 CFR Part 11 Compliance</h4><ul><li>Meets FDA Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Part 11 requirements</li><li>Designed using a strictly controlled Product Development Process (PDP)</li><li>Full traceability in specification, revision control, and software validation</li></ul><h4>Full System Access Control</h4><ul><li>Works with Windows security to authenticate operators</li><li>Software access controlled per user on single or multiple instruments</li><li>Can be configured per user, per system, or enterprise-wide</li></ul><h4>True Digital Signatures</h4><ul><li>Cryptographic user authentication</li><li>Encrypted secure hash validation of signed files</li><li>Detects file tampering</li><li>Digital signature history included in audit trails</li></ul><h4>Complete Audit Trails</h4><ul><li>Non-editable spectral data processing histories</li><li>Tracks:<ul><li>Changes to data by any operator</li><li>Digital signature history</li><li>Comments added to collection information</li><li>Data collection information</li><li>Errors during data collection</li></ul></li><li>Event logging includes:<ul><li>Security Administration database changes</li><li>Security Server activity</li><li>File creation, modification, renaming, deletion (even when software is not running)</li><li>Log-on, log-off, failed log-on</li><li>File signing and failed signing events</li></ul></li></ul>Entries include user name, date and time (with GMT reference), and reason for change. The history is embedded in the spectral data file and is not editable.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Solsti_X_XRD_Software_with_Security_Suite_3_d00e9f36ef.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific SolstiX XRD Software with Security Suite: This comprehensive activity tracking and logging assures you the ability to create detailed audit trails for your XRD instrument, and the data it generates." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Solsti_X_XRD_Software_with_Security_Suite_3_d00e9f36ef.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1405" height="824"><h4>Flexible Record Storage and Retrieval</h4><ul><li>Automatic saving of original raw data</li><li>Enables reproduction of experiments</li><li>Includes:<ul><li>Final format data</li><li>Sample interferogram</li><li>Background interferogram</li></ul></li><li>Retrieval and review in Thermo Scientific™ OMNIC™ Software or database/graphical programs</li><li>Automatic saving without operator intervention</li><li>Archiving options</li><li>Copying spectra and reports in graphical format to external programs</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Solsti_X_XRD_Software_with_Security_Suite_2_4426bcf334.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific SolstiX XRD Software with Security Suite: Y₂O₃ powder diffractogram." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Solsti_X_XRD_Software_with_Security_Suite_2_4426bcf334.jpg 222w," sizes="100vw" width="1298" height="913"><h4>Thermo Scientific Security Administration Server</h4>The Security Administration Server provides centralized control over:<ul><li>Software access</li><li>System policies</li><li>Digital signature meanings</li></ul>It can run:<ul><li>Stand-alone on an XRD workstation</li><li>As a server application to administer one or multiple systems</li></ul>Capabilities include:<ul><li>Prevent overwriting of files</li><li>Require digital signatures on file saves</li><li>Require reason entry when data is changed</li><li>Prevent changing directories when opening/saving files</li><li>Automatically lock workstation after inactivity</li><li>Control access to software features</li><li>Add, delete, or edit signature meanings</li><li>Preview and print user settings for inspection</li></ul>The system allows high security while maintaining productivity. Once configured, settings can be locked to prevent modification.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Solsti_X_XRD_Software_with_Security_Suite_4_a1fff7a67c.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific SolstiX XRD Software with Security Suite." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Solsti_X_XRD_Software_with_Security_Suite_4_a1fff7a67c.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1386" height="827">

Thermo Scientific UniQuant Software for Standardless XRF Analysis

Thermo Scientific UniQuant Software for Standardless XRF Analysis enables fast and reliable elemental analysis of unknown materials without calibration and with minimal sample preparation.

Thermo Scientific™ UniQuant Software for Standardless XRF Analysis enables the characterization of unknown materials without the need for internal standards or certified reference materials. It delivers semi-quantitative to quantitative results by applying a methodology based on Fundamental Parameters combined with advanced proprietary algorithms for XRF data processing.The software is designed to handle a wide variety of sample types, including multi-element solids, pressed powders with or without binders, small samples on supporting films, liquids, and aerosol filters. This flexibility allows for reliable elemental identification and composition analysis within minutes.<ul><li>Sample preparation is typically minimal or not required. UniQuant can analyze up to 79 elements, from boron to americium, including their oxide forms.&nbsp;</li><li>For each element, the software reports the standard deviation (sigma) in ppm, along with results expressed in weight percent and an estimated error.</li><li>To ensure accuracy, the software applies corrections for background, spectral interferences, line overlaps, matrix effects, and selected physical influences.&nbsp;</li><li>High-power measurements are generally completed in less than 14 minutes, while samples belonging to known material groups can be analyzed in as little as 5 minutes.</li><li>For applications requiring enhanced accuracy, specially calibrated datasets can be used.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Uni_Quant_Software_for_Standardless_XRF_Analysis_3_197f7b4da1.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific UniQuant Software for Standardless XRF Analysis" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Uni_Quant_Software_for_Standardless_XRF_Analysis_3_197f7b4da1.jpg 86w," sizes="100vw" width="644" height="1167"><h4>Thin Layer Samples</h4>For mono-layer samples, UniQuant can simultaneously determine layer composition and sample mass, including the associated standard deviation. If the substrate contains elements present in the layer, their influence is automatically taken into account.<h4>Interactivity</h4>The user interface is optimized to minimize the number of steps required for operation. It also enables rapid adjustment of analytical assumptions, such as switching between sulfide and oxide models for unknown sample evaluation.<h4>Batch Modes</h4>Batch processing is supported for both calibration (set-up) samples and groups of unknown samples. Samples can be organized and tagged within directories, allowing the analysis process to be initiated efficiently.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Uni_Quant_Software_for_Standardless_XRF_Analysis_2_40a60cb3ff.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific UniQuant Software for Standardless XRF Analysis: UniQuant Software uses peak to peak acquisition allowing for best limits of detection." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Uni_Quant_Software_for_Standardless_XRF_Analysis_2_40a60cb3ff.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1530" height="760">

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