Boston, March 3rd , 2025 – PerkinElmer, a global leader in analytical instrumentation, is launching its latest laboratory solution at Pittcon 2025: the QSight® 500 LC/MS/MS System for high-throughput contaminant analysis, offering industry-leading uptime and the Spotlight™ Aurora FTIR Microscope for faster material characterization. These next-generation instruments enhance productivity, improve accuracy, help laboratories meet stringent regulatory requirements, and offer unmatched cost efficiencies.

QSight® 500 LC/MS/MS System - Robust Contaminants Detection (PFAS, Pesticides, etc.) in the Most Complex Matrices with Best-in-Class Cost Saving Benefits

The QSight® 500 LC/MS/MS System is built to handle the most challenging sample matrices with unparalleled reliability and cost efficiency:

• Advanced Detection of PFAS, Pesticides, and Emerging Contaminants – Ensures precise, high-sensitivity analysis of contaminants across a wide range of applications.
• Unmatched Resilience in Complex Matrices – Excels in demanding samples such as sludge, grease, and other difficult matrices, with over 25,000 continuous analysis without cleaning.
• Contamination-Resistant Source – Designed to keep contamination out of the instrument, preventing buildup and ensuring long-term performance with minimal maintenance.
• Eliminates Costly Sample Prep – By reducing contamination, the QSight® 500 minimizes the need for extensive sample preparation, saving labs tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars per year in consumables, reagents, and labor costs.
• Streamlined Sample Handling – Features Blend-and-Inject technology, further reducing processing time while maintaining analytical accuracy.
• Enhanced Throughput & Data Reliability – Allows laboratories to analyze more samples, achieve faster results, and ensure regulatory compliance with confidence

“With QSight®, we are enabling our customers to eliminate the arduous QuEChERS (quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and safe) extraction processes of sample preparation that can take up to 8h, replacing it with a simple blend-and-inject workflow, taking as little as 5 minutes from sample to result”, said Dominic Gostick, Chief Technology Officer at PerkinElmer.

Spotlight Aurora FTIR Microscope – Accelerating Infrared Microscopy for High-Speed Contaminant Identification & Complex Materials Analysis
The Spotlight Aurora FTIR Microscope delivers powerful infrared analysis with:

• High-Speed Contaminant Identification & Material Characterization – Delivers automated, high-accuracy spectral analysis for rapid contaminant detection and complex material studies.
• Optimized Workflow & Intuitive Operation – Equipped with widefield optics, extended depth of focus, and auto-ATR functionality, minimizing setup time and streamlining analysis.
• Automation for Increased Efficiency – Real-time automation and guided navigation reduce manual effort, ensuring fast, consistent results.
• Versatility Across Applications – Designed for R&D, pharmaceutical quality control, and contract testing labs, enabling reproducible outcomes in diverse industries.
   

“The new Spotlight Aurora, eliminates the complexity of IR Microscopy, empowering non-expert users to generate precise results with minimal set-up time”, 

Both the Spotlight Aurora FTIR Microscope and QSight 500 LC/MS/MS systems are designed to address critical laboratory challenges: reducing downtime, increasing productivity, and ensuring data reliability. By delivering high-throughput capabilities, automated workflows, and unmatched accuracy, these systems empower scientists to meet regulatory demands with fewer delays and significantly lowering operating costs.

See live demonstrations at the PerkinElmer booth at Pittcon 2025. For more information or to request a demo, visit Booth 410.

ABOUT PERKINELMER
We believe in the power of science to transform our world. Founded in 1937 and acquired by New Mountain Capital in 2023, PerkinElmer is a global leader providing measurement, testing, and sample preparation solutions, as well as specialized lab services for science-driven customers in (bio-)pharma, applied, and food markets. Our Analytical Solutions business is a powerhouse of instrumentation, services, and consumables for chromatography, spectroscopy and thermal analysis that tackle complex challenges in environmental, green-tech, and semiconductor industries. Through OneSource, we’re accelerating pharma research with vendor-agnostic lab services and AI-powered technology solutions, while Covaris pushes the boundaries of genomic and proteomic analysis with cutting-edge sample preparation solutions. Our Food Safety and Quality segments ensure the integrity of the global food chain, detecting contaminants and measuring nutritional value with unprecedented precision. Powered by 5,000 passionate experts across 35 countries, we accelerate scientific breakthroughs through reliable insights, amplifying our customers' impact towards a healthier, safer, and more sustainable world. That’s what we call Science with Purpose.

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