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Fluid Management Systems and Agilent Technologies Sign Agreement to Automate Sample Preparation for Environmental and Food Testing Workflows
FMS, a leader in automated sample preparation systems, today announced a co-marketing agreement with Agilent Technologies to create and market workflows for the testing and analysis of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), including PFAS, Dioxins, PCBs, and other emerging contaminants in environmental and food matrices.
FMS, Inc. Introduces an Automated Solid Phase Extraction System for PFAS, EPA Methods 537 and Wastewater
September 28, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Solid Phase Extraction
Media contact:
Sevag
617-393-2934
sevag@fms-inc.com
Watertown, MA (August 2018) – Fluid Management Systems, Inc. (FMS, Inc.) announced the introduction of three automated solid phase extraction systems designed for the analysis of PFAS (Per and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances). The known extent of the contamination of U.S. communities with PFCs, highly fluorinated toxic chemicals, also known as PFASs, that have been linked to cancer, thyroid disease, weakened immunity and other health problems continues to expand with no end in sight. Studies of PFC pollution in tap water supplies for 15 million Americans in 27 states and from more than four dozen industrial and military sources from Maine to California.
The three an automated sample preparation systems are The EconoTrace® SPE PFC for drinking water and clean matrices. The TurboTrace® PFC Parallel SPE system for drinking water and wastewater and The TurboTrace® PFC Parallel/Sequential SPE system for drinking water and waste water designed for overnight operation. The systems automate existing manual techniques that have been shown to be time consuming, labor intensive and tough to deliver reproducible results.
The TurboTrace® PFC SPE systems are a closed system designed and built to deliver the lowest background delivering reproducible and consistent results. It combines extraction, drying and concentration into one step — providing a truly automated total sample prep solution for the laboratory. The system is made of components not containing Teflon or other materials containing perfluorinated compounds. The final extracts are eluted directly to the SuperVap® Concentrator where the concentration process automatically brings the extract to final volume and places it directly into an autosampler vial, ready for final analysis. Automating these processes into one step ensures the highest quality results in the shortest amount of time and eliminates both human error and the possibility of background contamination.
“By automating the entire sample prep process for the analysis of PFAS, the TurboTrace® PFC SPE systems will increase a lab’s sample throughput and at the same time improve the quality of their results, It is the first totally automated SPE for PFAS that completely automates the entire extraction, drying and concentration process for Water matrices from start to finish without user intervention that meets the regulatory requirements for the analysis of PFAS. It removes human error and laboratory background saving the laboratory time and money.” Tom Hall, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, said.
About Fluid Management Systems, Inc.
The world leader in providing automated sample preparation systems for Persistent Organic Pollutant (POPs) analysis, Fluid Management Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and supports analytical instruments used by scientists to perform extraction, cleanup, fractionation, and concentration of samples prior to chemical analysis. Our automated systems are designed to replace outdated, labor-intensive techniques that hinder laboratory productivity and improve both sample turn-around time and the quality and consistency of results by eliminating the variability inherent with manual sample preparation methods. All FMS, Inc. consumables are guaranteed and manufactured in Class 10,000 and Class 1,000 cleanroom environments and both our instruments and consumables are proudly made in the USA
FMS, Inc. Introduces an Automated Solid Phase Extraction System for ABN (Acid/Base/Neutrals), EPA Methods 8270D and 625
August 01, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Solid Phase Extraction
Media contact:
Tom Hall
617-393-2934
thall@fms-inc.com
FMS, Inc. Introduces an Automated Solid Phase Extraction System for ABN (Acid/Base/Neutrals), EPA Methods 8270D and 625
Watertown, MA (August 2013) – Fluid Management Systems, Inc. (FMS, Inc.) announced the introduction of the The TurboTracetm ABN Parallel SPE system designed to streamline your laboratory’s workflow and increase productivity by automating the manual steps in your sample preparation process. The TurboTracetm ABN Parallel SPE system automates existing manual techniques. ABN Methods or EPA Methods 625 and 8270D calls for the extraction for analysis of semi-volatile analytes in various matrices. Target analytes mentioned in the method cover a wide range of compound classes resulting in reporting lists that often approach 100 compounds. In aqueous samples, the combination of compound groups such as phenols, analines, PAHs, phthalates, explosives, pesticides, n-nitrosoamines, and others results in a tedious process of multiple LLE (liquid-liquid extractions) with multiple pH adjustments to extract all the analytes. Large elution volumes (>360 mL of methylene chloride) combined with highly volatile analytes, usually result in low recoveries of target compounds and poor analytical precision.
The TurboTrace® ABN Parallel SPE system is a closed system designed and built to deliver the lowest background delivering reproducible and consistent results. It combines extraction, drying and concentration into one step — providing a truly automated total sample prep solution for the laboratory. After loading the sample using Vacuum or Positive Pressure onto the SPE cartridge, the drying step is accomplished using Nitrogen. This drying step replaces manual techniques. The analytes of interest are then automatically fractionated into Acid and Base fractions and eluted directly to the SuperVaptm Concentrator where the concentration process automatically brings the extract to final volume and places it directly into an autosampler vial, ready for final analysis. Automating these processes into one step ensures the highest quality results in the shortest amount of time and eliminates both human error and the possibility of contamination.
“By automating the entire sample prep process for the analysis of Acid/Base/Neutrals, the TurboTrace® ABN SPE system will increase a lab’s sample throughput and at the same time improve the quality of their results, It is the first totally automated SPE completely automates the entire extraction and fractionation process from start to finish without userintervention that meets the regulatory requirements for the analysis of ABNs, EPA 625 and 8270.It takes a 16 hour process and completes it in two hours.” Tom Hall, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, North America said.
The TurboTrace® ABN SPE system is designed to use all SPE cartridges and column sizes and can process samples from 2 mL up to 8 L. Samples up to 250 mL can be concentrated directly into a GC vial.
About Fluid Management Systems, Inc.
The world leader in providing automated sample preparation systems for Persistent Organic Pollutant (POPs) analysis, Fluid Management Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and supports analytical instruments used by scientists to perform extraction, cleanup, fractionation, and concentration of samples prior to chemical analysis. Our automated systems are designed to replace outdated, labor-intensive techniques that hinder laboratory productivity and improve both sample turn-around time and the quality and consistency of results by eliminating the variability inherent with manual sample preparation methods. All FMS, Inc. consumables are guaranteed and manufactured in Class 10,000 and Class 1,000 cleanroom environments and both our instruments and consumables are proudly made in the USA.
New Automated Solid Phase Extraction System Combining Extraction and Concentration that was developed for Positive Pressure Pumping SPE Methods
April 13, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Solid Phase Extraction
Media contact:
Tom Hall
617-393-2934
FMS, Inc. Introduces an new Automated Solid Phase Extraction System Combining Extraction and Concentration that was developed for Positive Pressure Pumping SPE Methods
Watertown, MA (June 2013) – Fluid Management Systems, Inc. (FMS, Inc.) announced the introduction of the The EconoTracetm Parallel SPE system designed to streamline your laboratory’s workflow and increase productivity by automating the manual steps in your sample preparation process. The EconoTracetm Parallel SPE system automates existing manual SPE techniques and replaces older manual Liquid-Liquid Extraction techniques and outdated semi-automated instruments.
The EconoTracetm Parallel SPE system is the only SPE system that combines extraction, drying and concentration into one step — providing a truly automated total sample prep solution for the laboratory. Simply load samples onto the EconoTracetm Parallel SPE system to trigger the automated extraction process. After loading the sample using positive pressure pump onto the SPE cartridge, the drying step is accomplished using Nitrogen. This drying step replaces manual techniques. The analytes of interest are then eluted directly to the SuperVaptm Concentrator where the concentration process automatically brings the extract to final volume and places it directly into an autosampler vial, ready for final analysis. Automating these processes into one step ensures the highest quality results in the shortest amount of time and eliminates both human error and the possibility of contamination.
“The EconoTracetm SPE system will increase a lab’s sample throughput and at the same time improve the quality of their results, It is a new automated Positive Pressure pumping SPE system that is designed to process samples simultaneously and use any SPE cartridge format replacing the existing older limited technology that which are typically slower sequential systems and can only use a limited SPE cartridge formats.” Hamid Shirkan, President of FMS,inc., said.
The EconoTracetm SPE system is designed to use all SPE cartridges and column sizes and can process samples from 2 mL up to 8 L. Samples up to 250 mL can be concentrated directly into a GC vial.
About Fluid Management Systems, Inc.
The world leader in providing automated sample preparation systems for Persistent Organic Pollutant (POPs) analysis, Fluid Management Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and supports analytical instruments used by scientists to perform extraction, cleanup, fractionation, and concentration of samples prior to chemical analysis. Our automated systems are designed to replace outdated, labor-intensive techniques that hinder laboratory productivity and improve both sample turn-around time and the quality and consistency of results by eliminating the variability inherent with manual sample preparation methods. All FMS, Inc. consumables are guaranteed and manufactured in Class 10,000 and Class 1,000 clean room environments and both our instruments and consumables are proudly made in the USA.
Automated Solid Phase Extraction System Combining Extraction and Concentration that Complies with Worldwide Regulatory Requirements for SPE methods
December 01, 2012
Media contact:
Tom Hall
617-393-2934
FMS, Inc. Introduces an Automated Solid Phase Extraction System Combining Extraction and Concentration that Complies with Worldwide Regulatory Requirements for SPE methods.
Watertown, MA (December 2012) – Fluid Management Systems, Inc. (FMS, Inc.) announced the introduction of the The TurboTrace Parallel SPE system designed to streamline your laboratory’s workflow and increase productivity by automating the manual steps in your sample preparation process. The TurboTrace Parallel SPE system automates existing manual SPE techniques and replaces older manual Liquid-Liquid Extraction techniques and outdated semi-automated instruments.
The TurboTrace Parallel SPE system is the only SPE system that combines extraction, drying and concentration into one step — providing a truly automated total sample prep solution for the laboratory. Simply load samples onto the TurboTrace Parallel SPE system to trigger the automated extraction process. After loading the sample using Vacuum or Positive Pressure onto the SPE cartridge, the drying step is accomplished using Nitrogen. This drying step replaces manual techniques. The analytes of interest are then eluted directly to the SuperVap Concentrator where the concentration process automatically brings the extract to final volume and places it directly into an autosampler vial, ready for final analysis. Automating these processes into one step ensures the highest quality results in the shortest amount of time and eliminates both human error and the possibility of contamination.
“By automating the entire sample prep process, the TurboTrace SPE system will increase a lab’s sample throughput and at the same time improve the quality of their results, It is also the first automated SPE that meets the regulatory requirements of SPE methods worldwide.” Tom Hall, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, North America said.
The TurboTrace SPE system is designed to use all SPE cartridges and column sizes and can process samples from 2 mL up to 8 L. Samples up to 250 mL can be concentrated directly into a GC vial.
About Fluid Management Systems, Inc.
The world leader in providing automated sample preparation systems for Persistent Organic Pollutant (POPs) analysis, Fluid Management Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and supports analytical instruments used by scientists to perform extraction, cleanup, fractionation, and concentration of samples prior to chemical analysis. Our automated systems are designed to replace outdated, labor-intensive techniques that hinder laboratory productivity and improve both sample turn-around time and the quality and consistency of results by eliminating the variability inherent with manual sample preparation methods. All FMS, Inc. consumables are guaranteed and manufactured in Class 10,000 and Class 1,000 cleanroom environments and both our instruments and consumables are proudly made in the USA.
A high-speed, pressurized liquid extraction system designed to increase lab productivity by delivering high-quality recoveries
February 02, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Extraction and Concentration
Media contact:
Tom Hall
617-393-2934
FMS, Inc. introduces a high-speed, pressurized liquid extraction system designed to increase lab productivity by delivering high-quality recoveries and excellent precision for all analytes in minutes instead of hours.
Watertown, MA (January, 2012) – Fluid Management Systems, Inc. (FMS, Inc.) today announced the introduction of the PLE® System, an automated Pressurized Liquid Extraction system optimized for the rapid extraction of a variety of compounds from environmental, biological and food samples. It is a direct replacement for time consuming sohxlet extractions. Applications include a full range of EPA methods as well as testing for semi-volatile organic compounds in soils, foods, pharmaceutical and polymeric products.
After loading a solid, semi-solid or liquid sample into the PLE cartridge, all the analyst has to do is press a button to start the entire extraction, sample cleanup, and concentration process which is performed automatically and unattended. Excellent results and high recoveries are delivered in minutes. The optional SuperVap™ System concentrates sample extracts to the desired volume, accelerating the sample preparation process while reducing errors. The PLE system uses a modular design which allows the system to expand to keep pace with increased sample workloads. Up to six programmable stations allow multiple one-step sample extractions, in-cell cleanup with pre-packed end cap columns, and concentrations to be processed simultaneously.
About Fluid Management Systems, Inc.
The world leader in providing automated sample preparation systems for Persistent Organic Pollutant (POPs) analysis, Fluid Management Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and supports analytical instruments used by scientists to perform extraction, cleanup, fractionation, and concentration of samples prior to chemical analysis. Our automated systems are designed to replace outdated, labor-intensive techniques that hinder laboratory productivity and improve both sample turn-around time and the quality and consistency of results by eliminating the variability inherent with manual sample preparation methods. All FMS, Inc. consumables are guaranteed and manufactured in Class 10,000 and Class 1,000 cleanroom environments and both our instruments and consumables are proudly made in the USA.
FMS, Inc.,
580 Pleasant St.
Watertown, MA
Phone 617-393-2934
FMS, Inc. introduces the first of its PBDE Free Columns at Dioxin 2010
June 04, 2010
FMS, Inc .has introduced new PBDE free columns manufactured in its state of the art Class 1000 clean room. The PBDE free columns are specifically designed for use in the FMS PowerPrep automated sample cleanup system and the trace analysis of PBDE’s. . The FMS prepackaged PBDE free columns are available in packing materials such as Alumina, 0.5% Deactivated Alumina, Carbon, Carbon/Silica, Acidic Silica, Silica ABN, Silica/Silver Nitrate in a variety of sizes. Each lot of PBDE free columns is tested and guaranteed, a certificate of analysis is provided with each lot. “We have worked very closely with our PowerPrep automated Sample Cleanup system users to develop PBDE free columns by implementing a Class 1000 clean room and a rigorous QC process that will enable them to perform a very difficult trace analysis consistently,” said Hamid Shirkhan, President of FMS, Inc.
According to Wim Traag of Rikilt, “The FMS PBDE free columns from the FMS class 1000 clean room produce high quality columns with the lowest possible levels of PBDE’s”
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PBDE |
PBDE |
PBDE |
PBDE |
PBDE |
PBDE |
PBDE |
PBDE |
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28 |
47 |
99 |
100 |
153 |
154 |
183 |
209 |
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Calculated |
Calculated |
Calculated |
Calculated |
Calculated |
Calculated |
Calculated |
Calculated |
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Amount |
Amount |
Amount |
Amount |
Amount |
Amount |
Amount |
Amount |
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| LVI PBDE 100414 |
[PG] |
[PG] |
[PG] |
[PG] |
[PG] |
[PG] |
[PG] |
[PG] |
| test PBDE 1 |
0.36 |
6.85 |
3.90 |
0.50 |
4.19 |
1.44 |
4.34 |
108.26 |
| test PBDE 2 |
0.41 |
8.13 |
3.85 |
0.68 |
3.52 |
1.54 |
1.72 |
108.51 |
| test PBDE 3 |
0.34 |
9.70 |
3.58 |
0.34 |
4.41 |
2.03 |
2.70 |
146.74 |
| test PBDE 4 |
0.47 |
6.74 |
4.41 |
0.30 |
4.89 |
1.95 |
3.66 |
164.71 |
| test PBDE 5 |
0.41 |
7.51 |
4.06 |
0.69 |
4.29 |
2.51 |
5.48 |
144.91 |
| test PBDE 6 |
0.41 |
10.41 |
8.23 |
1.01 |
1.99 |
2.28 |
3.44 |
157.64 |
For more information please contact sales@fms-inc.com
FMS, Inc., 580 Pleasant St. Watertown, MA Phone 617-393-2934