SCIEX, a Danaher company, announced the launch of its novus V55 system, a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer designed for laboratory analytical testing. The company unveiled the product at the ASMS conference.

The novus V55 system features accelerated MRM technology that can acquire up to 1,000 MRMs per second. The system has a 35% smaller footprint compared to the SCIEX 5500+ system and uses 40% less energy while reducing laboratory cooling requirements by the same percentage.

The system includes SCIEX OS 5.0 software with several new features. The Central Metrics Tracker monitors performance and assay level metrics, while Central Monitoring displays instrument status across multiple units. The software incorporates AI-enabled tools including a "helpme" function that uses natural language to answer user questions and Calculated Columns that creates custom calculations through natural language input.

The novus V55 system is designed for applications including pesticide and food analysis, pharmaceutical impurities testing, bioanalysis, and PFAS testing. The system maintains compatibility with any LC system and supports LIMS integration and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance requirements.

"Analytical labs are being asked to deliver more insight with less time, space, and energy," said Chris Lock, Vice President Global Research and Development at SCIEX.

SCIEX traces its triple quadrupole technology to 1981 when it launched the TAGA 6000, which the company describes as the first commercial triple quadrupole mass spectrometer. The technology has evolved through several generations including the API III, API 4000, and the SCIEX Triple Quad series.

The information is based on a company press release.