Waters has developed two new mass spectrometers for its Xevo MS platform – the Xevo TQ-S and Xevo G2 QT which brings a change in performance to bench-top mass spectrometry. The product introductions were made at the 58th annual meeting of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS).

The Xevo TQ-S and Xevo G2 QT are the latest additions to the Xevo family of bench-top mass spectrometers. Combined with Waters Acquity UltraPerformance LC (UPLC) Systems these mass spectrometers offer scientists an unequalled combination of separations power with highest levels of sensitivity whether for compound identification, quantification, and screening, or for extracting the most information from the smallest sample volumes all in a single analysis.

Its sensitivity also allows scientists to consider diluting samples in order to reduce matrix effects that interfere with compound measurements. They can also work with smaller sample volumes, a big benefit when analyzing precious biological samples taken from animals or humans. The system is capable of accurately measuring target compounds in complex samples at femtogram levels or below.

Xevo TQ-S is designed for UPLC/MS/MS applications such as biological and medical research, bioanalysis, food safety, environmental monitoring and forensics testing where speed, sensitivity, and accuracy are of paramount importance.

According to Brian Smith, V P Mass Spectrometry Operations, Waters Division, with the new features and innovations, scientists will find in our new Xevo mass spectrometers to deliver results.
“Our customers have told us they want high-quality, high-impact results faster, and with less effort. These new additions to our Xevo family of mass spectrometers mean we can deliver applications-specific UPLC/MS/MS systems that can help them achieve their scientific and business objectives and put answers to complex challenges within easy reach,” said Dr. Rohit Khanna, vice president, Worldwide Marketing, Waters.

Waters expects to begin shipping the Xevo G2 QT of system in June and the Xevo TQ-S system in September.