Axcend
Axcend develops the Focus LC®, a compact high-performance liquid chromatography system that integrates a battery and all necessary components into a portable unit, enabling on-site analysis in various environments. This technology significantly reduces solvent consumption by 1,000 times compared to traditional systems, allowing for immediate data access and minimizing environmental impact.
- Data & Analytics
- Clean Technology
- Hardware
- Industrial Automation
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) systems are often large, bench-bound, and require significant solvent volumes, limiting their portability and increasing waste disposal costs. The need for off-site analysis can delay critical decision-making in industries requiring rapid, on-site chemical measurements.
Solution
Axcend provides the Focus LC®, a compact capillary HPLC system designed for on-site analysis and portability. This system integrates a battery, nano pumping system, and on-column detector into a portable unit, reducing bench space requirements and enabling analysis in diverse locations, from laboratories to field environments. The Focus LC® significantly reduces solvent consumption, using up to 1,000 times less solvent than traditional HPLC systems, minimizing waste and environmental impact. Data is available immediately, allowing for real-time decision-making and process optimization.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes scientists and researchers in pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, environmental monitoring, and academia who require portable, efficient, and cost-effective HPLC solutions.
Features
- Compact, self-contained design with integrated battery and carrying handle for true portability
- Nano pumping system and on-column detector for minimal solvent and sample consumption
- Cartridge-based system for rapid, tool-less column exchange
- Wireless control via computer, tablet, or smartphone
- Compatibility with automation benches and robotic platforms
- Capability for in-line process analytical technology (PAT) monitoring
- Optional integration with mass spectrometers and auto-samplers
- Multi-wavelength LED UV-absorption detectors for target analyte detection