News Summary:
- ACQUITY™ QDa™ II Mass Detector enhances confidence in routine
compound identification using the specificity of mass analysis to
boost efficiency, robustness, and productivity in LC-UV
separations, while leveraging the Empower™ Chromatography Data
System for complete traceability.
- Provides a 20% enhancement in mass rangei for
broader analytical support of large molecule and new drug
modalities in the development pipeline.
- Up to 70% lower energy consumption and heat output compared
with competing productsii earns recognition from
My Green Lab with an Accountability,
Consistency, and Transparency (ACT) Label.
MILFORD, Mass., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation
(NYSE:WAT) today announced the release of the ACQUITY QDa II Mass
Detector, the evolution of its highly successful, compact, and
streamlined mass detection instrument that delivers high-quality,
mass spectral data to chromatographic separations. This new and
improved mass detector allows scientists to analyze a wider range
of chemical entities with a robust, cost-effective, low energy
consumption solution. It enhances and complements Waters
best-in-class ACQUITY Premier Liquid Chromatography (LC)
separations portfolio to enable flexible analysis of both small and
large molecules across pharmaceutical, food, chemical, and
materials applications.
"Since we launched the first-generation ACQUITY QDa Mass
Detector on Empower Chromatography Data System in 2013, it has
become an essential tool for chromatographers looking to accelerate
the development of higher quality methods for product development
and impurity analysis," said James
Hallam, Vice President for Research, Development, and
Advanced Testing, Waters Corporation. "As we designed the ACQUITY
QDa II Mass Detector, we extended the capabilities of the new
system to address the expansion of new molecular entities,
such as monoclonal antibodies and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1)
agonist."
The ACQUITY QDa II Mass Detector is designed to seamlessly
integrate into existing laboratory workflows with the usability and
format of a LC detector. It delivers a 20% enhancement in mass
range in a simple, small footprint LC-MS instrument designed
to seamlessly integrate into highly regulated laboratory settings,
ensuring compliance with ease.
"We simply cannot afford any time lag in results as even a short
delay in getting the right analysis can mean a finished product
might not be able to be released for the needs of a patient
population," said Mariusz Kurowski,
Analytical and API Expert, Polpharma, Poland's largest pharmaceutical manufacturer.
"Mass spec is a sophisticated technique, but we have seen the
incredible ease-of-use with the ACQUITY QDa Mass Detector; we see
this instrument as the future for us."
To enable scientists to deploy mass detection closer to the
point of need, the ACQUITY QDa II Mass Detector also delivers
improvements in repeatability and offers up to a 70% reduction in
energy consumption and heat output compared to similar instruments.
These efficiency and energy consumption improvements have earned
the ACQUITY QDa II Mass Detector the ACT Label from the
independent, nonprofit My Green Lab.
The recognition is given to laboratory equipment that meets or
exceeds the sustainability requirements of environmentally
conscious laboratories.
The ACQUITY QDa II Mass Detector is designed for
compliance-ready deployment on Waters Empower™ Chromatography Data
System (CDS) Software. It enables streamlined integration of mass
measurements into chromatographic methods, making it accessible to
analytical scientists who do not have expertise in mass
spectrometry. It is designed to complement and work with the
best-in-class Waters ACQUITY Premier Liquid Chromatography (LC)
portfolio and is now available to order online globally.
Additional Resources
- Learn more about the new Waters QDa II Mass Detector
- See list of Waters products that earned ACT Labels from
My Green Lab
- Follow and connect with Waters via LinkedIn, Twitter, and
Facebook
About Waters Corporation (www.waters.com)
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT), a global leader in
analytical instruments and software, has pioneered chromatography,
mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the
life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for more than 65
years. With approximately 7,700 employees worldwide, Waters
operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing
facilities, and with products available in more than 100
countries.
Waters, ACQUITY, QDa, and Empower are trademarks of Waters
Technologies Corporation.
Contact:
Janice Foley
Senior Public Relations Manager, Corporate Communications
Waters Corporation
janice_foley@waters.com
+1.617.823.5555
i QDa II offers an extended mass range up to
1500m/z compared to 1250m/z from previous QDa mass
detector, providing a 20% increase to cover more compounds
(according to Waters new product capabilities document).
ii Comparison based on publicly available data of
power consumption and BTU output of QDa II vs. similar competitor
products.
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