The contract includes a 15 Tesla solariX™ FTMS system, the highest field FTMS product available today. The ultra-high mass resolution of this system provides a solution which is uniquely capable of providing distinct molecular characterization of highly complex mixtures, such as raw crude oil. With mass resolution capabilities many times greater than any other mass spectrometry technology, only the solariX FTMS can provide the specificity necessary for assigning molecular formulae to the components within extremely complex “heavy” crude oil samples. Such analyses are critical to allow for the clean and efficient use of heavier crude sources, as the worldwide supply of light crude is becoming depleted. Providing this essential competency has generated wide acceptance of Bruker’s high field FTMS petroleomics solution within the energy and fuels sector, including industrial, government, and academic laboratories. This instrument will represent the highest magnetic field strength FTMS system installed in Latin America to date.

Dr. Andrea Gomez-Escudero, researcher at the ICP, stated: “The heavy nature of our crudes requires comprehensive characterization of our raw stock to optimize production processes, and the FTMS will be the primary tool for these advanced analyses.”

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Mass Spectrometry and Separations:

SCION(TM) 436 and 456: Bruker introduces its next-generation gas chromatography (GC) platform - the SCION Series Gas Chromatographs. With over 600 Hz per channel, the new SCION 436-GC and 456-GC set a new standard for data acquisition speed. This advance increases productivity and provides a platform that will inspire further advancement of GC separation technology. Every SCION GC comes with a 9-inch, multi-language touch-panel designed for full GC operation in 13 different languages, making it truly a global instrument.

CompassCDS 3.0: This industry focused, operator-friendly and networked chromatography data system eliminates the costs associated with licensing of named users. With its capacity for customization, CompassCDS provides operators with a powerful tool for a variety of analytical operations. Available as a stand-alone or fully networked client/server application, CompassCDS meets a broad range of customer requirements. Designed for 24/7 production environments with current Windows versions as well as with Virtualized and Citrix metaframe installations, CompassCDS controls all current Bruker gas chromatographs, and GC custom analyzers for specific industrial analytical applications.

ionBooster(TM): This new high-temperature electrospray ion source boosts the sensitivity of Bruker mass spectrometers for environmental analysis, food testing and forensics. Sensitivity gains for many compounds of 5x to 100x greatly extend the quantitative capabilities of modern accurate-mass mass spectrometers, such as Bruker's unique maXis(TM) ultra-high resolution Qq-TOF systems. Inside the ionBooster, an electrospray is maintained at elevated vaporizing temperature to enable enhanced desolvation of analyte ions, even at high flow rates in UHPLC separations. Delivering more efficient ionization, the ionBooster enhances sensitivity and lowers detection limits.

Vibrational Spectroscopy:

LUMOS(TM): This new automated stand-alone FTIR microscope is designed to combine best performance for visible inspection and infrared spectral analysis with highest user comfort. Due to the motorization and networking of all moveable components inside the LUMOS, the system provides a high degree of automation. Its intuitive software guides the operator step-by-step through the process of data acquisition. Although the LUMOS is designed to be operated by non-experts for routine applications, its exceptional sensitivity makes it also suitable for highly demanding applications.

HI90(TM): The new Bruker Hyper-spectral Imaging system HI 90 is an imaging remote chemical sensing system based on the combination of a Michelson interferometer with a focal plane array detector. A major field of applications of the HI 90 system is homeland security. The HI 90 allows fast identification and imaging of hazardous gases from long distances. Other applications range from atmospheric research, geology and volcanology to industrial applications such as leak detection, emissions measurement, and industrial safety. The new HI 90 represents a new ultra-high performance hyper-spectral imaging system in Bruker's remote sensing product line, which also consists of the Scanning Infrared Gas Imaging System SIGIS 2 for homeland security and scientific applications, the mil-spec 360 degree scanning stand-off detector RAPID, as well as the ultra-high spectral resolution FTIR spectrometer IFS 125 for scientific applications in atmospheric research. Photo

X-ray Spectroscopy and Microanalysis:

Micro-CT Product Line: Following the recent acquisition of SkyScan N.V., the new Bruker microCT business presents its new product line of advanced, high-resolution micro computed tomography (CT) systems for three-dimensional (3D) X-ray imaging. Bruker microCT instruments can be configured for numerous applications in materials research and in the life sciences, including in vivo preclinical animal imaging, in vitro bone and soft tissue imaging, 3D imaging of electronic components, synthetic materials, new devices such as micro-sensors and cardio-stimulators, geological samples, fuel cell components, ceramics, and more. Photo

XFlash^(R)6: The XFlash^(R) 6 is the next generation of silicon drift detectors (SDD) for energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS) on electron microscopes. With the availability of large detector sizes up to 100 mm², energy resolution down to 121 eV, and throughput up to an incredible 600,000 cps, the XFlash^(R) 6 series sets new standards for speed, resolution and sensitivity in EDS analysis, and is exceptionally powerful for applications in nanotechnology research. With XFlash^(R) 6, Bruker now offers the widest range of EDS detector sizes in the market to ensure optimal conditions for any application on any type of electron microscope.

S1 TITAN: The new S1 TITAN handheld XRF analyzer is among the lightest (1.44 kg including battery) tube-based handheld XRF analyzers on the market. The innovative S1 TITAN features an integrated touch-screen color display, a 50 kV X-ray tube, Bruker's proprietary, high-speed XFlash^(R) SDD detector with high energy resolution and light-element capabilities, and an ergonomic, yet tough housing sealed against humid and dusty environments. The S1 TITAN covers a wide range of applications and materials. Whether it's in the metals processing, refineries, mining, consumer product or environmental testing, or recycling -- in terms of analytical performance and proprietary algorithms, the S1 TITAN has made even further progress for many important applications and calibrations, and today present's the best available system for fast, easy-to-use, accurate, reliable and automated elemental analysis and positive material identification. Photo

MICRO(TM) Series: This new high-flux Small (SAXS) and Wide Angle X-ray Scattering (WAXS) system is intended for research, development and quality control in bio-medical and pharmaceutical applications. Utilizing an air-cooled high-brilliance micro-focus X-ray source, it provides superior performance beyond widely used rotating anode sources, while avoiding complexity, significant maintenance and operating costs. In particular, the new Bruker MICROCalix(TM) system enables ground-breaking simultaneous SAXS and calorimetry investigations, contributing to a better understanding of the properties of biological nanostructures. Photo

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance:

AVANCE(TM) III HD: Bruker introduces High Definition (HD) to NMR with the most sensitive, high definition NMR spectrometer, the new AVANCE(TM) III HD. Thanks to its new digital RF synthesizer, further enhanced receiver electronics, redesigned preamplifiers, extended Digital Lock(TM), SmartVT(TM) and breakthrough novel NMR Thermometer(TM) capabilities, Bruker now offers significant performance advantages to High Definition (HD) NMR users. The AVANCE III HD is both the ultimate NMR platform for life science and materials research, and a robust, automated, easy-to-use NMR analysis system for pharma/biotech, chemistry, metabolomics, nutritional science and molecular diagnostics research. Photo

CryoProbe(TM) Prodigy TCI: The new CryoProbe Prodigy TCI is the latest member of the Prodigy product line that delivers tremendous boosts in sensitivity at affordable prices. Prodigy TCI uses nitrogen-cooled RF coils and preamplifiers to deliver a proton sensitivity enhancement of a factor of 2.5, and a carbon sensitivity enhancement of a factor of 2 over room temperature probes. With that, Prodigy TCI provides a '300 MHz-equivalent' sensitivity boost for proton NMR at 600 MHz at a fraction of the cost of ultra-high field systems. Photo

BNL Nitrogen Liquefier: This new accessory is now available for Bruker's Ascend(TM) NMR magnets up to 700 MHz. NMR customers can now benefit from significantly extended cryogenic maintenance intervals for user convenience, flexibility for long-term experiments and lower cost of ownership. This latest innovation underscores Bruker's continued commitment to increased sustainability. The BNL offers a solution to concerns about limited availability or logistics of cryogens in some emerging markets. Photo

CMC-assist(TM) : The first NMR software tool to enable seamless, integrated workflow from acquisition to molecular structure report generation is CMC-assist (CMC: Complete Molecular Confidence). Delivering support where it's needed, CMC-assist assigns the NMR signals to structural characteristics, conducts a structural consistency assessment and completes the spectral analysis. Results are collated into compact reports for easy transfer of information into publications, lab journals or patent applications.

Frank H. Laukien, Ph.D., Bruker's President and CEO, commented: "At Analytica 2012, Bruker is announcing or showcasing more than a dozen new products or entire new product lines that set the pace in our industry for world-class product Innovation with Integrity. With compact, easy-to-use, affordable, yet high performance products, we gain access to broader markets and expand our presence in many routine quality control, applied and industrial market segments, while maintaining our excellent reputation in the research community."

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The NMR and MS spectrometers will promote the Center's mission in supporting scientific research and knowledge with core competencies in nanosciences and nanotechnology, for eventual transfer of high-impact technical developments to the private and public sectors in Mexico and abroad.

The AVANCE III 750 includes a 750 MHz (17.6 Tesla) magnet based on Bruker's latest Ascend™ magnet technology. Ascend magnets feature advanced superconductors and proprietary magnet technology resulting in smaller physical size and lower weight for easier installation in customer laboratories. The AVANCE III 750 includes Bruker CryoProbe™ technology, enabling IPN researchers to benefit from the increased sensitivity of this cryogenically cooled probe, ideal for detecting small amounts of sample. Combining the CryoProbe with the AVANCE III's unprecedented level of digital control, speed, flexibility and exceptionally pure NMR frequency generation provides IPN an NMR platform perfectly suited to many of IPN´s research strengths, including nanotechnology, biotechnology, medicine and materials.

The micrOTOF-Q II ESI-Qq-TOF mass spectrometer features the latest technology to provide confidence for small molecule identification, metabolomics and proteomics. Easy molecular sum formula determination of small molecules, metabolic studies, analysis of complex mixtures, protein digests and intact proteins are key applications.

The Autoflex Speed MALDI TOF/TOF incorporates Bruker's proprietary smartbeam™-II laser technology for uncompromised laser performance to combine the advantages of both the proven analytical performance of nitrogen lasers and all-solid-state laser reliability. The Autoflex Speed is optimized to be a robust system for applications such as detailed protein/peptide characterization, synthetic polymer analysis, high resolution MALDI imaging and glycan analysis.

Dr. Gerardo Cabañas Moreno, Director of the CNMN of IPN, stated: "We are very pleased with our decision to select Bruker's NMR and mass spectrometry instrumentation to equip our new Center. These advanced, new platforms will have an immediate and significant impact in a broad range of experiments, focused on nanotechnology, biotechnology, life sciences and several engineering fields. This shows again the clear commitment from IPN´s General Director, Dr. Yoloxóchitl Bustamante Díez, to improve the standing of our Institution at the national and international level."

Dr. Werner Maas, President of Bruker BioSpin, added: "Bruker is honored to support the growing science community in Mexico. The establishment of the CNMN exemplifies the commitment of the Instituto Politécnico Nacional to increasing the quality of research and establishing an international presence with the addition of these state-of-the-art NMR and MS instruments."

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At the analytica AnaCon India conference (www.analyticaindia.com) in Mumbai, India, Bruker today announced the release of its newly developed SHS-40 Automated Headspace Sampler. Headspace analysis in combination with Gas Chromatography (GC) or Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) is a powerful technique and an essential tool for analyzing potentially toxic volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in a range of sample materials and matrices. The SHS-40 is a compact, cost-effective and automated headspace sampler for Bruker's GC and GC-MS product lines which are widely utilized in the pharmaceutical, food testing, fuel and energy, and polymer industries in key analytical and quality control operations for the analysis of a variety of VOCs.

The SHS-40 is a fully automated, productivity enhancing sampler that can be readily integrated into a Bruker 400-GC Series or SCION Series(TM) GC-MS system. The SHS-40 is a robust headspace sampler that can be configured to simplify method development and minimize operator intervention, and is capable of being utilized in a number of important regulatory methods for the analysis of VOCs in various types of products.

The SHS-40 provides a large sample capacity, and can be configured in several modes of operation to handle either fixed volume or press and inject methods. Equipped with various sample temperature control options and an electrically actuated 6 way injector valve (VICI), the SHS-40 can facilitate the analysis of even the most challenging VOC samples in either routine operations or more exploratory analyses.

Mr. Collin D'Silva, President of the Bruker Chemical & Applied Market (CAM) division, remarked: "The addition of the SHS-40 Automated Headspace Sampler to the Bruker product portfolio greatly strengthens our solutions in Gas Chromatography. This important autosampler is a key component of our GC and GC-MS product line and is vital for the analysis of potentially harmful VOCs in a number of consumer products. With the addition of the SHS-40, a new pathway to greatly enhanced productivity in cost-effective GC analysis has been created."

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GENEVA, Sep 06, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bruker, a global leader for proteomic solutions based on mass spectrometry, this week announced PRIME^TM (Proteomics via Integrated MALDI and ESI), a novel and unique integrated solution for proteomics, which will be showcased at the 10th HUPO World Congress in Geneva (http://www.hupo2011.com).

The Proteome has turned out to be far more complex than expected at the beginning of the proteomics revolution. Complex protein dynamics in time, localization and concentration, as well as extreme structural variability due to modifications and mutations require novel, complementary and integrated approaches to generate the most useful, reliable and complete proteomics information. There is no "one size fits all" in unraveling the proteome. Bruker's unique PRIME solution leads the way to integrated approaches for modern proteomics and harnesses the strengths of MALDI and ESI mass spectrometry technologies, as well as state of the art bioinformatics, without compromises. This results in enhanced protein identification, structural information, distribution and quantitative information, for data rich interpretation of the proteome.

In the innovative PRIME solution, bottom-up, top-down analyses as well as in-depth protein characterization merge to illuminate the true picture of the proteome, complete with biological context and confidence in data quality and extracted information. Novel approaches including glycomics, general PTM analysis and MALDI molecular imaging are fully embedded within workflows attuned to the evolving sub-fields within the overall proteomics arena.

For MALDI imaging, now emerging as an important applied proteomics tool, PRIME provides a complete top-down based workflow for biomarker discovery and identification from sample preparation to localization, data analysis and interpretation. Intact protein analysis for the elucidation of post-translational modifications is also fully integrated within the PRIME solution with the most stable and reliable second-generation Electron Transfer Dissociation (ETD) methodologies available. The core technology of PRIME is ProteinScape^TM, Bruker's market-leading proteomics database system, enabling data analysis at an unsurpassed level of efficiency for protein identification, quantitation and PTM characterization. This well accepted and constantly evolving bioinformatics suite manages and merges data from MALDI and ESI workflows and has now been further enhanced with the powerful new GlycoQuest^TM database search for glycan structure identification. This complements the conventional peptide database search tools and provides complete glycopeptide identification within the evolving field of glycomics.

"Bruker has been at the leading edge of mass spectrometry based proteomics since the outset and continues innovating to match this rapidly evolving field," commented Dr. Detlev Suckau, Head of MALDI-Applications Development and Proteomics at Bruker.

"Our integrated ESI and MALDI instruments together today identify around 2,500 non-redundant proteins in the bottom-up analysis of cell lysates in merged data sets with a FDR <1%. Combining this highest performance with tools including complementary top-down intact protein measurements generates valuable knowledge about the complete protein, including sequence, splicing or proteolytic processing variants and post-translational modifications (PTMs)."

Bruker's PRIME solution delivers instruments and workflows, with market-leading performance, for bottom-up, top down and PTM studies, quantitation and imaging, integrating a range of technologies including MALDI-TDS, Ion Trap ETD and high resolution UHR-ESI-QTOF, all anchored to the bioinformatics core, ProteinScape.

The PRIME solution will be presented in detail in Bruker's seminar on Tuesday, September 6th, at 5 pm in room K, and in various scientific presentations at the 10th HUPO World Congress in Geneva.

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GENEVA, Sep 06, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- At the HUPO 10th Annual World Congress in Geneva, Switzerland (http://www.hupo2011.com), and at the JAIMA Conference in Tokyo, Japan (http://www.jaimasis.jp), Bruker this week announces the release of its new high-performance amaZon speed and amaZon speed ETD ion trap mass spectrometers (ITMS) to meet the increasing demands of the proteomics, research and applied markets. Significant further improvements to the proven amaZon platform now deliver unsurpassed ion trap performance.

Asthe world's fastest ion trap, theamaZon speedoffers also the highest ion trap mass accuracy and mass resolution. All amaZon speedscan modes offer significantly improved resolution: the fast XtremeScan (52,000 u/sec) now features mass resolution better than 0.5u for resolving doubly charged ions. The Maximum Resolution Mode (5,200 u/sec) enables mass resolution well below 0.1u and can resolve 8+ multiply charged ions in full scans across the widest ITMS mass range (up to m/z 3,000) on the market. Other major achievements in hardware and software result in an MS/MS duty cycle of 8 Hz.

This highest raw ITMS performance enables unprecedented analytical capabilities for proteomics researchers for both Bottom-up and Top-down strategies. In combination with SMART(TM) precursor ion isolation and fragmentation, routine, unambiguous identification of ~1,300 proteins is now possible in single amaZon speedLC/MS/MS runs of, for example, 1 g E.coli lysate. Similar performance has only recently become available on more expensive mass spectrometers. An extremely wide dynamic range for proteomics supports this performance, and in well-defined standard mixtures of proteins, the amaZon speed now covers up to 5 orders of magnitude in concentration levels.

For Top-down applications and post-translational modification (PTM) analysis, the amaZon speed ETD continues the Bruker leadership in ETD/PTR technologies, delivering the most sensitive, robust and reliable setup. In combination withBruker's novel proprietary GlycoQuestTM glycan DB search engine, the amazon speed is an ideal instrument to retrieve structures of released glycans in an easy, automated approach, thus offering a solution to one of the most demanding disciplines in proteomics research.

The enhanced performance of the amaZon speed alsodelivers greatly improved data quality in a wide range of small molecule applications. Quantification of therapeutic drugs is fully enabled by very sensitive and fast LC-MS/MS methods taking less than 5 minutes. Novel software for automated assignment of structures to fragment ions offers metabolite identification and structure verification by MSn. The amaZon speed is an extremely robust system and ideal for a multi-user environment, supported by Bruker's unique Compass OpenAccess software, a web-based client server system with push-button solutions for applications including quality control (QC), recombinant protein MW verification, and automatic library searches. The intuitive workflow-oriented GUI in combination with the flexibility and throughput of the amaZon speed is suitable for routine industrial, clinical, synthesis or teaching laboratories.

"The amaZon speed represents the next generation in ion trap mass spectrometry, offering combinations of speed and performance without compromise," commented Dr. Markus Meyer, Bruker's Ion Trap MS Product Manager. "Building upon our considerable expertise in ion trap technologies, we are introducing a new robust and cost-effective tool for the scientific and analytical community, designed to tackle their ever expanding and more in-depth molecular measurement challenges."

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At the combined 2^nd Asian & Oceanic Mass Spectrometry Conference (AOMSC) and the 8^th Annual Meeting of the Korean Society for Mass Spectrometry (KSMS) in Busan, Korea, Bruker today announced that the Korean National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service (NAQS) has ordered 6 Bruker triple-quadrupole GC-MS systems for pesticide residue analysis and general monitoring of agricultural products.

With an Experimental Research Institute in Seoul and multiple branch offices throughout South Korea, NAQS has selected Bruker to install the triple-quadrupole GC-MS systems in each of its local laboratories for detection and monitoring of more than 220 pesticide residues in agricultural products. NAQS aims to develop enhanced food testing analytical approaches for Korean agriculture through the collection of informative statistical data for agricultural business, policy making and academic research. To do so most effectively, NAQS is currently upgrading its portfolio of analytical instrumentation and certification protocols to ensure that highest quality standards can be applied.

Accurate and reliable screening for the presence of pesticides in food is a major analytical challenge. The increasing number of pesticides poses special analytical challenges with several hundred different pesticides requiring identification and quantitation. Bruker has pioneered high-performance triple-quadrupole GC-MS systems for lower detection limits, higher specificity and greater reliability in gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) food analysis. Recently, Bruker introduced the new SCION triple-quadrupole GC-MS as the new performance leader to accelerate the adoption of easy-to-use, affordable and robust triple-quadrupole technology as the new analytical gold standard for GC-MS. At KSMS/AOMSC in Busan, the novel SCION technology will be presented to the Korean and Asia Pacific scientific communities.

"Supporting the global food testing market with the most advanced analytical instruments is a major objective for Bruker," said Collin D'Silva, President of Bruker's Chemical & Applied Markets (CAM) division. "The decision by NAQS to utilize Bruker triple-quadrupole GC-MS systems will significantly enhance their analytical capabilities and help make a difference in ensuring a safe food supply."

For more information and accelerated knowledge-sharing in the global food testing community, please visit www.globalfoodtesting.com

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The SCION series features the industry’s first ion ‘lens-free’ technology which makes these systems very easy to use, regardless of the level of mass spectrometry experience of the operator.  The new SCION series is also significantly more sensitive and robust than previous GC-MS instruments, and comes in a very compact bench space saving footprint that is far smaller than for conventional GC-triple quadrupole MS systems.

The advanced axial source design combined with the unique ‘lens-free’ ion path also significantly enhance the overall robustness of the SCION series. The SCION TQ also incorporates a 180-degree collision cell design for a dramatically smaller instrument footprint; a critical need in emerging markets and for anyone choosing to upgrade their GC-MS technology.

Further enhancing the exceptional performance and value of the SCION TQ is Bruker’s innovative and unique Compound Based Scanning (CBS) technology.  Ideal for the automation and optimization of quantitative analytical methods, CBS allows users to achieve high levels of sensitivity and quantitative precision while greatly reducing methods development and instrument set up time.  By simply selecting the compounds from the compound library to add to the method editor, the unique CBS technology and expert software automatically sets up optimized MRM transmissions, and calculates the optimum cycle time, at a fraction of the workload for the method’s developer.

“With our unique Compound Based Scanning technology, we have finally taken a lot of the mystery and inefficiencies out of triple quads and MRM method development,” stated Meredith Conoley, GC-MS Markets Manager for Bruker’s Chemical & Applied Markets (CAM) division. “We believe that the SCION GC-triple quad system offers game-changing new technology, performance and productivity to gas chromatographers in the most compact triple quad on the market.”

The SCION SQ has been designed for extensive routine usage and shares many of the design innovations of the SCION TQ. This includes a plug-and-play source for simple maintenance, or easy conversion from EI to CI operation.  The new axial flow source improves systems performance, and lengthens the time between maintenance, even when handling today’s challenging matrices.

Both SCION systems feature an auto-focusing q0 ion optic element that uses helium molecules to enhance transmission into the first resolving quadrupole, and a high-capacity turbomolecular pump – to enable users to field-upgrade to CI capability.  A further benefit of the SCION series is the extremely fast pump-down time, which increases productivity and reduces down-time.  Unique multi-axis chemical noise cancelling design techniques, such as the 90-degree heated curved q0, the 180-degree collision cell and orthogonal integrated detectors, result in virtually zero neutral noise and ultra-sensitive detection limits.

Collin D’Silva, President of Bruker’s Chemical & Applied Markets division, commented: “The SCION GC-MS platform represent the fusion of rich histories of innovation and reliability to extend the high performance traditionally associated with research-grade instruments into a next-generation series of GC-MS instruments for routine use, ensuring that all gas chromatographers can benefit from these advances.”

“The SCION TQ is a revolutionary GC triple-quadrupole system that offers best-in-class triple-quad sensitivity and selectivity to the gas chromatographer in a system that is as compact, easy-to-use and robust as single quads,” concluded Dr. Rohan Thakur, General Manager of Bruker CAM’s GC-MS business.  “We believe that the SCION TQ will lead and greatly accelerate the inevitable change-over of the GC-MS market to GC-triple quad technology to deal with today’s ever more challenging analytical problems and matrices in environmental, forensics, doping and food safety applications.”

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The focus of the collaboration between the Institute of Medical Microbiology and Bruker is the field of coryneform bacteria, actinomycetes, fastidious gram negative bacteria and moulds. The identification of these microorganisms is one of the most challenging tasks of many microbiological laboratories. The MALDI Biotyper provides a substantial contribution to a more thorough characterization of this group of microorganisms. Furthermore, the IMM microbiologists designed a study to validate the analytical performance of the MALDI Biotyper against their own molecular-characterized strain collection. Based on the results, the MALDI Biotyper reference library will be further extended. This will further improve its proven outstanding identification performance.

Dr. Michael Hombach, the Associate Head of Bacteriology at the Institute of Medical Microbiology, stated: "We have started the collaboration with Bruker to further develop the MALDI-TOF based microorganisms identification system, because the MALDI Biotyper has the potential to improve and support our microbiology identification strategy due to its quick and accurate performance in identifying difficult bacteria, yeasts and fungi samples. During our daily routine we increasingly face the problem of a broadening spectrum of infections and of complex resistance patterns. In order to keep up with fast modifications of microbial species characteristics, the open and flexible concept of the MALDI Biotyper is a promising solution to further improve the performance of our diagnostic lab."

Dr. Guido Mix, Director of Microbiology Sales at Bruker Daltonics, commented further: "The collaboration with the Institute of Medical Microbiology support our efforts to provide novel and advanced tools to the microbiologists that make daily identifications faster and easier. The comprehensive and worldwide acknowledged expertise of the IMM in the field of coryneform bacteria, actinomycetes, fastidious Gram-negative rods and moulds will also be adopted in our developments. Thus, MALDI Biotyper based confident identification even of these challenging microorganisms will become more established in microbiologists' daily work."

About the Bruker MALDI Biotyper

Bruker's dedicated MALDI Biotyper solution enables molecular identification, taxonomical classification or dereplication of microorganisms like bacteria, yeasts and fungi. Classification and identification of microorganisms is achieved reliably and fast using proteomic fingerprinting with high-throughput MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Applications include clinical routine microbial identification, environmental and pharmaceutical analysis, taxonomical research, food and consumer product processing and quality control, as well as in marine microbiology. Bruker's robust MALDI Biotyper method requires minimal sample preparation efforts and offers low cost per sample. The MALDI Biotyper is available in a research-use-only version, as well as in an IVD version according to the EU directive EC/98/79 in certain EU countries. For more information, please visit www.bdal.com/maldibiotyper.

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