Singapore: Japan-based global analytics technology provider, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific), has launched i-Series of new industry standard HPLCs (High Performance Liquid Chromatograph) systems, in Singapore during a seminar organized for its customers.

The i-series comes with built-in touch panel and smart device, enabling a PC-free laboratory. i-Series consists of Prominence-i, which supports conventional to high-speed analysis, and the Nexera-i, which supports ultra-high speed analysis.

"Today everybody is using a smartphone for all their activities so why not chromotography analysis can also be accessed through smart phones. Scientists can acess it on their phone and gain control, making the process easier and time effective," explained Ms Sandhya Nargund (Sandy), manager, MS & Chromato, Analytical Sales Division, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific).

"The integrated HPLC systems propose a new operating environment and a PC-free laboratory by enabling control of the instrument from a smart device, such as a smart phone, and via a newly developed Interactive Communication Mode (ICM)," said Mr Prem Anand, senior general manager, Analytical Sales & Marketing, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific).

Shimadzu had organized an interactive seminar for its customers in Singapore to introduce the latest features in i-Series and its advantages. Around 120 customers turned up to attend the discussion.