Description
Paired with the sensitivity and mass resolution of Shimadzu’s MALDI benchtop TOF instruments, the Benchtop MALDI-TOF Imaging Platform provides outstanding data quality, making it ideal for complex biomolecular imaging. The FastMS feature enables sample slide introduction in < 3 minutes and combines with a 200 Hz laser that provides up to 15 pixels per second imaging speed. The system can serve as an ideal teaching tool to introduce users to MALDI imaging. In addition, it offers a low-cost entry point to users who would like to see what MALDI imaging can offer for their workflow.
The benchtop systems are equipped with a fast sample stage and quick-load technology, which enable a short time-to-analysis while delivering low associated overhead costs with a long-life fast laser (200 Hz), the longer-life AeonDetector™ and self-cleaning ion optics based on the Shimadzu TrueClean™ technology.
A value-added package to complement existing and new users of the MALDI-8020 or MALDI-8030 benchtop systems, the kit includes everything users need to begin imaging experiments, including:
- Custom ITO-coated glass slides
- New custom glass slide holder
- Metal slides for those who prefer a reusable slide option
- Mask to facilitate sample mounting and to shield regions of the glass slide during matrix deposition
- Carrier to aid optical scanning
MALDI Solutions™ Imaging software streamlines the process of acquiring, processing and interpreting complex imaging data with basic and advanced analysis options. Analysts of every experience level can accurately align optical images, identify the acquisition area, assess relevant system features and determine the time duration of the experiment.