MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry

Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionisation Time-of-Flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry is one of the most versatile tools in modern analytical science. From rapid bacterial identification in clinical microbiology to high-resolution structural characterisation of synthetic polymers and proteins, MALDI-TOF delivers fast, sensitive, and cost-effective mass analysis across a wide molecular weight range.

LT2 Plus

Entry-Level Benchtop & Training

MALDI
TOF

The LT2 Plus is the starting point for laboratories requiring a compact, self-contained MALDI platform without compromising on real analytical capability. It is particularly well suited to clinical microbiology facilities, QA/QC laboratories, and research groups entering MALDI analysis for the first time.

Key Capabilities

Linear TOF detection
Integrated touchscreen option for clinical use
Compatible with SAI BactoScreen microbial identification software
Basic proteomics and polymer molecular weight analysis
Compact self-contained benchtop design

Applications

Applications

Clinical microbiology
Bacterial and fungal species identification
Industrial QA
Polymer molecular weight distribution
Educational
Teaching and training environments

LT3 Plus

Dual-mode with imaging option

MALDI
TOF

Dual linear and reflectron detection with peptide sensitivity below 1 fM in reflectron mode. Suited to proteomics, polymer characterisation, and with the optional imaging module, spatially resolved analysis of tissue sections and material surfaces.

Key Specifications

Linear and reflectron TOF detection modes
Peptide detection limits below 1 fM in reflectron mode
Wide biomolecule and polymer mass range
Optional MALDI tissue and surface imaging module

Applications

Applications

Proteomics
Peptide mass fingerprinting and intact protein analysis
Polymer characterisation
Molecular weight distribution and end-group analysis
MALDI tissue imaging
Lipid and protein mapping in cancer and neuroscience research
Pharmaceutical QA
Biologic and small-molecule characterisation

LaserToF TT

Flagship research

MALDI
TOF/TOF

High-performance MALDI instrument. A 3.8-metre flight path with ideal-field reflectron and patented zoom lens optics deliver attomolar sensitivity and superior mass resolution. PSD and CID collision cell provide full MS/MS capability for de novo sequencing. MALDI imaging is included as standard.

Key Specifications

3.8 m flight path with ideal-field reflectron for superior mass resolution
Attomolar (aM) sensitivity via patented zoom lens optics
PSD and CID collision cell for MS/MS fragmentation
MALDI imaging included as standard

Applications

Applications

Advanced proteomics
De novo peptide sequencing and post-translational modification analysis
Structural biology
Intact protein and protein complex characterisation
MALDI imaging
High-resolution lipid, metabolite, and protein mapping
Materials science
High-resolution polymer architecture and end-group analysis

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