The future of MS: Technical discussions

    Celebrating 50 Years of MS Innovation

    We asked several Shimadzu engineers to discuss their ideas and hopes for the future of MS technology.

    Technical Discussion Index

    The future of MS technology
    With cutting-edge technology that can measure microscopic particles both accurately and comprehensively, mass spectrometers have huge potential to revolutionise our daily lives. In recent years, MS instruments have become more common in all types of analytical labs. However, they are still costly and require a high level of expertise to operate effectively.
    What kind of features are in demand for MS instruments, and what challenges do we face in incorporating them? In this discussion, Shimadzu staff compare their experiences of market trends in different regions and put forward their ideas for how to meet these future challenges.

    Topics (Global Edition)

    • Easy to use even for non-experts
    • Providing a total solution
    • Portable with a small footprint
    • Envisioning the future

    Discussions 

    The future of MS

    SHIMADZU EUROPA GmbH
    Stéphane Moreau
    SHIMADZU（ASIA PACIFIC）PTE LTD.
    Sandy Nargund
    SHIMADZU SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS（OCEANIA）PTY. LTD.
    Chris Bowen
    SHIMADZU(CHINA)CO.,LTD.
    Jin Song
    SHIMADZU SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.
    Nigel Ewing
    MS Business Unit, Life Science Business Department, Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division
    Mikael Levi

    Topics (Domestic Edition)

    • MS as an everyday, household device
    • First things first: make it compact and simple
    • Not a driving licence but an “MS licence”

    Discussions 　My concept of future MS 

    The future of MS

    MS Business Unit, Life Science Business Department, Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division
    Eishi Imoto, Chu Xue
    Ryo Kageyama
    Nanami Sakashita
    Global Application Development Center, Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division
    Tomoomi Hoshi
    Global Marketing Department, Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division
    Ryo Yamaguchi