MARLBOROUGH, Mass., June 1, 2026
SCIEX, a Danaher company and global leader in life science analytical technologies, has unveiled the novus V55 system, a next-generation triple quadrupole mass spectrometer designed to meet the growing demands of modern analytical laboratories. Built for high-performance quantitative analysis, the new platform combines enhanced sensitivity, accelerated throughput, artificial intelligence-enabled software tools, and improved energy efficiency in a significantly smaller footprint. The novus V55 system is intended to support a broad range of applications, including food safety testing, pharmaceutical analysis, bioanalysis, PFAS detection, environmental monitoring, and pesticide screening, enabling laboratories to generate faster and more reliable results while reducing operational complexity.
Advanced Performance Designed for High-Throughput Laboratories
The novus V55 system introduces several technological advancements aimed at improving laboratory productivity. At the core of the platform is accelerated Multiple Reaction Monitoring (aeMRM) technology, capable of acquiring up to 1,000 MRM transitions per second, allowing laboratories to process more samples without compromising quantitative accuracy. This capability expands testing capacity and supports increasingly complex analytical workflows. The system also incorporates the trusted OptiFlow ion source technology, providing the robustness and sensitivity that SCIEX instruments are known for worldwide. With a footprint approximately 35% smaller than comparable systems, the novus V55 offers laboratories greater flexibility in space-constrained environments while maintaining high-performance analytical capabilities.
AI-Enabled SCIEX OS 5.0 Enhances Workflow Automation
A major highlight of the launch is the integration of SCIEX OS 5.0 software, which introduces several artificial intelligence-powered features designed to streamline laboratory operations. The software includes Central Metrics Tracker for monitoring assay and instrument performance, Central Monitoring for overseeing instrument fleets, and a Reporter Template Creator for generating customized reports. Additionally, an AI-powered “helpme” function enables users to obtain feature and functionality guidance through natural language queries, while AI-enabled Calculated Columns allow scientists to create complex data calculations using conversational prompts. These tools are designed to reduce manual effort, accelerate training, and improve workflow efficiency across laboratories operating under demanding timelines and regulatory requirements.
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Building on a Legacy of Innovation in Mass Spectrometry
The novus V55 system represents the latest evolution in SCIEX’s long history of innovation in mass spectrometry. Since introducing the world’s first commercial triple quadrupole instrument, the TAGA 6000, in 1981, SCIEX has played a pivotal role in advancing analytical technologies for research, clinical, pharmaceutical, and environmental applications. The company continued this legacy through the development of platforms such as the API III, API 3000, and the SCIEX Triple Quad series, as well as the pioneering QTRAP technology, which combined triple quadrupole and linear ion trap capabilities. With the launch of the novus V55, SCIEX aims to deliver a new generation of analytical solutions that address modern laboratory challenges by combining high sensitivity, automation, artificial intelligence, energy efficiency, and operational flexibility in a single integrated platform.
Source: SCIEX,press release
