Agilent Technologies Introduces the Agilent 1100 Series LC/MSD SL and LC/MSD VL.Biotech Writers PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2000 Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : A) today introduced two new models of the popular Agilent 1100 Series LC/MSD mass spectrometer (MS). The LC/MSD SL offers best-in-class sensitivity with a 10X sensitivity improvement over its predecessor. The LC/MSD VL makes the power of reliable MS data more affordable for chromatographers. Unsurpassed Sensitivity and Functionality For chromatographers and mass spectrometrists who need the utmost in sensitivity, the improved ion optics Ion optics involves the focusing of plasmas and ion streams, usually in mass spectrometry. Electric field manipulation
pi·co·gram n. Abbr. pg One-trillionth (10-12) of a gram. range possible. The LC/MSD SL retains all of the functionality and reliability of its predecessor, making it the tool of choice for the widest range of samples and analyses in laboratories where high performance and high productivity are both essential. Value-Priced MS for Every Laboratory The LC/MSD VL lowers the barrier to putting the power of Agilent's LC/MS LC/MS Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry technology in every LC laboratory. It is well suited for the analysis of small-molecule drugs, drug metabolites Metabolites Substances produced by metabolism or by a metabolic process. Mentioned in: Interactions , pesticides, herbicides and a wide variety of other samples. And thanks to reliable hardware and software productivity tools, it can analyze sample after sample, day after day. Availability The Agilent 1100 Series LC/MSD SL and LC/MSD VL are expected to be available worldwide beginning in May, 2000. Information about Agilent's chemical analysis products and services can be found on the Web at www.agilent.com/chem. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) is a diversified technology company, resulting from Hewlett-Packard Company's plan to strategically realign re·a·lign tr.v. re·a·ligned, re·a·lign·ing, re·a·ligns 1. To put back into proper order or alignment. 2. To make new groupings of or working arrangements between. itself into two fully independent companies. With 42,000 employees serving customers in more than 120 countries, Agilent Technologies is a global leader in designing and manufacturing test, measurement and monitoring instruments, systems and solutions, and semiconductor and optical components. The company serves markets that include communications, electronics, life sciences and healthcare. The businesses comprising Agilent, a subsidiary of HP, had net revenues of more than $8.3 billion in fiscal year 1999. Information about Agilent Technologies can be found on the Web at www.agilent.com. NOTE TO THE EDITOR: Sales information may be obtained by calling an Agilent Technologies sales office listed in the telephone directory white pages. Please do NOT use editor-contact or corporate telephone numbers. Information in this release applies specifically to products available in the United States. Product availability and specifications may vary in non-U.S. markets. If you choose to review this item, your readers will receive the quickest response to their inquiries by e-mailing them to elaine_baccino@agilent.com. Alternatively, readers call 1-800-227-9770. |
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