6 Signs it’s time for a new vendor by Michael Wonski | Dec 12, 2024 | Blogs, Instrument maintenance, Optimizing Performance, TechnologyA lab’s success depends on many factors from instrument quality to efficient operations, including being partnered with the right vendor. A vendor is more than just a supplier. They should provide you with a high-level quality of support in maximizing the lifespan and performance of your systems, reducing downtime, enhancing ROI and more. How do you know if you’re partnered with the right one? Here are six signs it might be time to find someone new.
Celebrating customer experience: Insights from SCIEX leaders by Philip Taylor | Oct 1, 2024 | Biopharma, Blogs, Clinical, Environmental / Industrial, Food / Beverage, Forensic, Life Science Research, Pharma, TechnologyIntroduction Customer Experience Day (CX Day) is a special occasion for SCIEX, celebrated every first Tuesday in October. It’s a day dedicated to recognizing the incredible value of our customers and the relentless dedication of our associates who strive to make...
Your success and voice go a long way! by Philip Taylor | Sep 25, 2024 | Biopharma, Blogs, Clinical, Environmental / Industrial, Food / Beverage, Forensic, Life Science Research, Pharma, TechnologyAt the heart of everything we do is ensuring that your workflows and team are empowered to achieve optimal results with your SCIEX instruments, software, consumables, and services. Every interaction with SCIEX is designed to support your success through the dedication...
The costly consequences of unplanned downtime by Andrew Wilcox | Jan 18, 2024 | Biopharma, Blogs, Clinical, Environmental / Industrial, Food / Beverage, Forensic, Life Science Research, Pharma, TechnologyUnplanned downtime is a formidable adversary that businesses across various industries strive to minimize. Defined as the unexpected interruption of regular operations, unplanned downtime can wreak havoc on productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction. In this article, we delve into the causes of unplanned downtime, its far-reaching consequences and strategies to mitigate its impact.
Data acquisition on the Echo® MS system: post-acquisition file splitting by Anuja Bhalkikar | Sep 14, 2023 | Data acquisition, Echo MS, SCIEX information, TechnologyThe Echo® MS system is an ultra-high-throughput system that analyzes samples at a speed of up to 1 sample per second. To achieve fast acquisition speeds, MS data is collected for an entire batch—or the entire well plate—into a single experiment in a file....
Understanding technical debt: the hidden cost of ignoring problems by April Quinn-Paquet | Aug 31, 2023 | Blogs, SCIEX OS software, TechnologyIn today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, businesses heavily rely on software and IT systems to drive their operations. However, the pursuit of efficiency and speed often leads to the accumulation of what is known as technical debt. Technical debt refers to the implied cost incurred when businesses choose quick but limited solutions over better approaches that may take more time to implement. This blog post will delve into the concept of technical debt, its implications for businesses and how to avoid falling victim to its detrimental effects.
Please provide at least 3 decimal places for expected retention time for scheduled MRM at EchoMS by Riyo Imamura | Jun 22, 2023 | Data acquisition, Echo MS, Questions, SCIEX OS software, TechnologyExpected retention time for scheduled MRM at EchoMS must have at least 3 decimal places, because the minute display with two decimal places is insufficient to show the difference in seconds. Thank you.
Acoustic Ejection Mass Spectrometry at ASMS 2023 by Christie Hunter | Jun 4, 2023 | Echo MS, SCIEX information, TechnologyFor all those interested in learning about all the cool applications possible with AEMS and the Echo MS system, here is a list of presentations at ASMS 2023. Monday: MOH 3:50pm – Intact protein analysis MP 294 – Metabolite identification MP 312 Compound QC Tuesday TOB...
General question on SCIEX 7500 by Dhayaalini Nadarajan | May 1, 2023 | Data acquisition, Ion sources, Questions, SCIEX OS software, TechnologyGood morning.
Methods for OPI electrode cleaning for Echo® MS system electrodes by Christie Hunter | Nov 23, 2022 | Echo MS, Instrument maintenance, SCIEX information, TechnologyDepending on the samples you are running on the system, it is possible for the Open Port Interface (OPI) electrode to become dirty or occluded over time. Below are two different cleaning strategies that can help you maintain your Echo® MS system and keep your OPI...