Axcend Unveils Full-Stack Chromatography System, Revolutionizing Liquid Chromatography
Axcend®, the leader in compact capillary liquid chromatography, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking small-footprint, full-stack chromatography system, which allows scientists to perform High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) anywhere. Built on the foundation of the Axcend Focus LC®, this innovative system is the smallest full-stack chromatography system in the industry, offering a compact yet powerful solution for a range of analytical needs. With features like a 40-vial/96-well plate autosampler, an in-line process analytical technology (PAT) monitoring system, and a full-spectrum diode array detector (DAD), this system promises to enhance scientific research with unprecedented flexibility and efficiency.
A New Era in Liquid Chromatography
The launch of Axcend’s full-stack chromatography system marks the beginning of a new era in liquid chromatography. The system is designed for real-time data analysis right at the point of sampling, allowing for immediate insights and faster decision-making in lab and production environments. As the demand for efficient and sustainable laboratory processes increases, this system meets the need for high-performance chromatography solutions in a compact, space-saving format.
This cutting-edge system enables enhanced productivity by offering capabilities such as real-time reaction monitoring and improved data detection precision. Whether being used in the lab, next to a reaction vessel, or inside a hood, the system provides an efficient, sustainable solution that fits within the tight constraints of modern laboratory spaces.
Key Features of Axcend’s Full-Stack Chromatography System
Axcend’s new system integrates multiple advanced technologies, each contributing to its high performance and versatility:
AutoFocus™ Automated Sampling System
The AutoFocus™ system allows for precise sample injection with minimal manual intervention. By automating this critical step, the system significantly improves throughput and ensures consistent, high-quality sample preparation, reducing human error and variability. The streamlined process enhances operational efficiency and reduces time spent on routine tasks, enabling scientists to focus on more complex aspects of their work.
InFocus™ Real-Time In-Line Sampling
InFocus™ is a key feature that allows for real-time, in-line sampling during the chromatography process. This feature ensures that scientists can monitor reactions and processes continuously, maintaining process integrity throughout the workflow. Whether the system is placed inside a fume hood or positioned next to a reaction vessel, InFocus™ guarantees accurate, up-to-date data, ensuring that critical data is available for analysis as soon as it is collected.
FocusArray™ Capillary Diode Array Detector
The FocusArray™ detector expands the system’s capabilities with broad-spectrum detection, offering superior sensitivity and linearity. This enhancement enables more accurate and reliable detection of compounds across a wide range of wavelengths, making the system ideal for complex samples that require detailed analysis. The high-quality data provided by the FocusArray™ detector further supports the system’s versatility and precision.
Compact Design, Big Impact
One of the most notable aspects of Axcend’s new system is its compact design. In laboratory and production settings where space is at a premium, having a small footprint system is vital. Axcend’s system optimizes valuable lab space while maintaining exceptional performance and capabilities. The system integrates a full-stack solution, meaning that it combines all the essential components needed for efficient chromatography into one small, integrated unit.
“Small footprint systems are vital to our customers because they optimize valuable lab and production space, reduce costs, enhance sustainability, and provide flexibility without compromising performance,” said Greg Ward, CEO of Axcend. “An integrated full-stack system streamlines the analytical process and sets a new standard in the industry, allowing scientists to work wherever they want and however they want, redefining the boundaries of what’s possible in liquid chromatography.”
Seamless Integration with Existing Systems
Another major advantage of Axcend’s full-stack chromatography system is its compatibility with existing chromatography data systems, such as Empower, OpenLab, ChemStation, and Clarity. This ensures that scientists can easily incorporate the new system into their workflows without the need for extensive retraining or significant changes to their current infrastructure. By enabling a smooth transition, Axcend allows for the immediate adoption of these innovative technologies while maintaining consistency in data management and analysis.
Efficiency, Sustainability, and Innovation
Axcend’s system is designed with efficiency and sustainability in mind. As laboratories and production environments seek to minimize their environmental footprint, the low-flow system requires minimal power and chemical usage, contributing to a more sustainable approach to chromatography. In addition, the system’s compact design reduces the need for large, power-hungry equipment, making it an environmentally friendly choice for modern laboratories.
“Our mission is to deliver high-performing compact analytical devices that are easy to use, convenient to deploy, and quick to maintain while utilizing minimal power and chemicals,” said Ward. “By providing access to this full-stack, small footprint HPLC solution, we’re enabling real-time scientific exploration of any substance, from anywhere, by anyone. This is the future of liquid chromatography.”
Redefining the Future of Liquid Chromatography
The introduction of Axcend’s full-stack chromatography system represents a significant advancement in the field of liquid chromatography. By combining compact design, automated sampling, real-time in-line monitoring, and high-performance detection into a single, integrated system, Axcend is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in chromatography. This innovative system is ideal for labs with space constraints, tight budgets, or high-throughput demands, offering a versatile and sustainable solution for a wide range of applications.
Whether for academic research, pharmaceutical development, or industrial applications, the new system enables scientists to conduct high-quality analyses wherever they are needed, providing the flexibility and power necessary to tackle today’s most challenging problems.
Conclusion: The Future of Liquid Chromatography Is Here
Axcend’s full-stack chromatography system redefines the liquid chromatography landscape, offering scientists the tools they need to perform real-time, high-precision analyses in a compact and efficient format. With its innovative technologies, small footprint, and seamless integration into existing systems, this new solution opens up new possibilities for scientific exploration and data analysis. Axcend is not just creating a new system; it is shaping the future of liquid chromatography.
By enabling real-time monitoring, high-throughput capabilities, and unmatched flexibility, Axcend is ensuring that scientists have the best tools at their disposal to make groundbreaking discoveries, optimize production processes, and drive innovation across a variety of industries. The future of liquid chromatography has arrived, and Axcend is leading the way.
About Axcend
Axcend manufactures high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) systems with the smallest footprint in the industry, enabling scientists to achieve reliable and repeatable data wherever they work. The Axcend Focus LC® supports sustainable laboratory practices by dramatically reducing solvent consumption and hazardous waste. With a fully-integrated solution —including AutoFocus™, InFocus™, and FocusArray™—Axcend continues to push the boundaries of liquid chromatography, giving scientists the tools they need for precise, repeatable results. Learn more at axcendcorp.com. Axcend is a Catalyze Partners portfolio company.
