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.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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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