IonSpec Corporation Acquisition Highly Synergistic for Information Rich
Detection Product Portfolio
ORLANDO, Fla., March 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Varian, Inc.
(Nasdaq: VARI) today announced the availability of the world's first
commercial 15Tesla (T) Fourier Transform Mass Spectrometry (FTMS) system, for
delivering unprecedented mass resolution and accuracy to scientists studying
proteins in high-end research laboratories. This distinctive product offering
is the immediate result of the company's acquisition of IonSpec Corporation in
February 2006, and establishes Varian, Inc. as a performance and innovation
leader in FTMS.
FTMS offers the most accurate mass determination and the highest possible
resolution of any type of MS instrument available today, enabling scientists
to discover the function and structural characterization of proteins and other
biomolecules in various biological systems. More specifically, the 15T FTMS
will make possible the study of top-down proteomics, or the ability to work
with large peptides or intact proteins, eliminating the need to digest the
protein into small pieces before an MS analysis. The size and strength of the
magnet will significantly improve the mass accuracy and dynamic range of the
FTMS.
"Our ability to offer this unique, ground-breaking system is the result of
synergy between our magnet manufacturing capabilities and our recent
acquisition of IonSpec Corporation," said Martin O'Donoghue, senior vice
president of Scientific Instruments, Varian, Inc. "We intend to leverage the
knowledge and expertise from both product areas to broaden our range of
information rich detection products and accelerate our participation in faster
growing life science research and applications."
The 15T magnet, manufactured by Magnex Scientific Ltd., a part of Varian,
Inc. since November 2004, is now available to be paired with the entire
IonSpec product line as an upgrade for existing customers, or as an option to
purchase with a Quadrupole Fourier Transform (QFT) MS or ProMALDI FTMS.
Orders are being accepted now for the new 15T FTMS system with delivery
scheduled in approximately twelve months.
Part of Varian, Inc.'s strategy is to strengthen the company's IRD product
portfolio, which provides users with multi-dimensional layers of knowledge
critical to their ability to optimize analyses and processes. These products
include nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging,
mass spectrometry (MS) and Fourier Transform- infrared (FT-IR) systems.
For additional information about Varian's new FTMS product line, please
visit http://www.ionspec.com.
Varian, Inc. is a leading worldwide supplier of scientific instruments and
vacuum technologies for life science and industrial applications. The company
provides complete solutions, including instruments, vacuum components,
laboratory consumable supplies, software, training and support through its
global distribution and support systems. Varian, Inc. employs approximately
3,700 people and operates manufacturing facilities in 14 locations in North
America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. Varian, Inc. had fiscal year 2005 sales
of $773 million (excluding the divested Electronics Manufacturing business),
and its common stock is traded on Nasdaq under the symbol, "VARI." Further
information is available on the company's Web site: http://www.varianinc.com.
Varian, Inc.
Pittcon Booth #3969
IonSpec Corp.
Pittcon Booth #5273
For More Information, Contact:
Lauren Lum
Varian, Inc.
650-424-5286
lauren.lum@varianinc.com
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CONTACT:
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