With IonOpticks' rapid growth come exciting opportunities to join our expanding global team. We’re looking for passionate people who want to push the boundaries of LC-MS-based research. Ready to be part of an impact-driven company making a real difference in life sciences? Visit bit.ly/4nByJSI

I’m hiring (again)! IonOpticks’ Brand & Marketing team is growing fast. Looking for a Marketing and Creative Lead with graphic design skills who thrives across campaigns, content, sales targeting & branding. Careers page for job description: ionopticks.com/careers

IonOpticks expands in Europe with two key appointments: Joris Frenz, PhD as BDM and Dr. Britta Diedrich as Senior BDM. Together they bring scientific and commercial expertise to support DACH/European researchers and boost access to IonOpticks’ leading LC-MS solutions. Read more.

@matzingerm.bsky.social is co-organising #ESCP2025. As Deputy Head of the Proteomic Technology Hub at the Campus Vienna Biocenter, he’s pushing the boundaries of SCP. Manuel shares the role Aurora Series columns played in innovative methods like his lab’s One-Pot workflow: bit.ly/4eSYx86

NEW TECH NOTE: We’ve rigorously pitted Gen 3 and Gen 4 Aurora Series® columns against each other & the data is in: Gen 4 Aurora Series® maintains exceptional chromatographic performance, while offering enhanced robustness, stability, & longevity for demanding analytical conditions. bit.ly/4g1wpSt

IonOpticks is proud to be at #NordicMSP2025 in Odense, celebrating 50 years of MS at SDU. Meet Erik, Britta & Joris at our stand to explore how IonOpticks chromatography can level up your LC-MS workflows and push your research further with sharper, deeper insights.

Moe Haines is transforming decades-old tissue samples into rich sources of medical knowledge. The researcher at the @broadinstitute.org's Proteomics Platform shared how reliable chromatography has accelerated his breakthroughs in cancer and rare disease research. Learn more: bit.ly/3JMl0d4

@mari-mardamshin.bsky.social has seen firsthand how the loss of pancreatic function can affect someone’s life. “Knowing that our work might one day contribute to restoring this complex organ’s function brings an added layer of meaning to what we do in the lab each day.” Learn more: bit.ly/46ddJdS

Dr. Tim Veth, a postdoc working with @nmriley.bsky.social at the University of Washington, is tackling glycoproteomics. When we spoke about navigating the complexity of analysing thousands of glycoproteoforms, he shared how reliable chromatography supports his research. Learn more: bit.ly/4nrMzad

Join IonOpticks in Montréal next week for #MSACL2025. Zac and Erik will be on the ground at the Hôtel Bonaventure Montréal, ready to chat with you about all things chromatography. Meet them at the IonOpticks booth to see how how our new product ranges can help you elevate your LC/MS workflows.

Our birthday, your gift: Today, we celebrate eight years of peak chromatography by inviting new users to access our industry-leading columns at rates we've never offered before. Tell us about your setup and claim our biggest, most significant new-user discount. Ever. Claim now: bit.ly/4nxwpwa

"I invite all researchers to enter the glycoproteomics field and join the battle.” With the complexity of glycoproteomics and how little we still know, Tim Veth puts out a rallying cry to speed up development in this promising field. Learn more about Tim & read our discussion: bit.ly/3IXpo8B

We were chatting with Dr. Mike Lanz, proteomics researcher at Stanford and the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub, about his research into proteome composition and how it reflects a cell’s size and growth rate. He also shared his experience with Aurora Series columns, Learn more about Mike: bit.ly/3BXQRUV

New "timePlex" method multiplexes LC-MS proteomics samples in time domain. Using IonOpticks columns + UltiMate 3000 + Orbitrap Exploris, achieved 27-fold multiplexing & >500 samples/day. 5.6x more protein IDs per run vs standard methods. Learn more: bit.ly/3GssfWh #Proteomics #LCMS

It’s been a great start to the BSPR Annual Meeting 2025 in Liverpool. If you haven’t already, stop by the IonOpticks booth today, where Erik would be delighted to chat about how our new releases can elevate your proteomics workflows.

It was great to work with omicSolution, our distributor in China, during the First Single Cell Proteomics Academic Conference in Hangzhou. Thanks to the π-HuB Project, Zhejiang University’s Department of Chemistry, & the Hangzhou International Science and Technology Innovation Center for organising.

High-throughput spatial proteomics workflow: Klingeberg et al. develop optimised workflow using Evosep One with different Aurora Series columns coupled to a timsUltra AIP. Quantified 3,000+ proteins from 0.04 nL tissue volumes, achieving 100+ samples daily - a 3x throughput increase. bit.ly/3GlNQ2J

Great to attend @sciex.bsky.social's #ZenoTOF 8600 and 7500+ Roadshow at Bio21 today! Impressive sensitivity & speed with our Aurora XS columns. Tim Heymann's data: 12,000+ proteins from 200ng sample. Excited for August launch & continued @SCIEX partnership! #MassSpec #Proteomics

"At that point, we realised we were onto something real." Dr. Bercin Cenik had to overcome real doubt to develop TurboCas, a genetic tool that overcomes fundamental barriers in epigenetics research. Now, the method is being adopted by labs around the world. Learn more: bit.ly/3TkEQOb

We had a wonderful experience exhibiting in Japan for the first time at #AOMSC2025 in Okinawa. It was great to spend time with our distributor in the region, AMR Inc. Thanks to the organisers for bringing us together and for an outstanding program that showcased the latest innovations in the region.

MAP-MS overcomes dynamic range limitations in Orbitrap instruments. Using an Exploris 480 with an EASY-nLC 1200 and Aurora Ultimate XT column, Phlairaharn et al. achieved a 9% increase in protein IDs for DDA and a 4% improvement for DIA, while halving quantitative variation. bit.ly/4dYRZWF

Every enhancement in Gen 4 Aurora Series® comes from direct collaboration with researchers. "We work closely with researchers to understand their challenges and ensure our products address them head-on,” explains IonOpticks Chief Product Officer Dr. Jarrod Sandow. Discover Gen 4: bit.ly/43OX6VQ

Au revoir, Saint-Malo. It’s been an absolute pleasure getting to connect with enthusiastic proteomics researchers in front of the beachy backdrop at #EuPA2025. Thank you to the European Proteomics Association for bringing us all together for a look at the state and future directions of proteomics.

Researchers from the Lundberg lab have developed mxDVP, integrating high-plex microscopy with ultra-sensitive MS to explore pancreatic islet heterogeneity at unprecedented resolution. Evosep One coupled to an Orbitrap Astral or timsTOF SCP, Aurora Elite columns on both instruments bit.ly/3FGmeoG

A powerful demonstration of just what the Orbitrap Astral Zoom is capable of in Thermo's poster at #EuPA2025. From 3,700 protein group IDs at 120 SPD (50 pg) to 6,800 protein group IDs at 50 SPD (250 pg), the combo of Orbitrap Astral Zoom + Aurora Series is already demonstrating impressive results.

The year of "How deep can we go?" Erwin Schoof presents a view of the deepest proteome coverage across various cell types at #EuPA2025, using the newly released Orbitrap Astral Zoom. Analysing 40 HEK2983T cells per day, using an Aurora Ultimate 25x75 will consistently get you ~6,000 protein IDs.

As research funding becomes more competitive, the smartest upgrade isn't always the biggest one. "Chromatography is the key determinant in the performance of an LC-MS system," says IonOpticks CEO Xavier Perronnet. Get to know Gen 4 Aurora Series® & see how you can do more with less: bit.ly/43OX6VQ

Exciting showcase of the accuracy, speed, & sensitivity of the new ZenoTOF 8600 system at #EuPA2025 today. 268,000+ precursor & 12,000+ protein group IDs from 200 ng of sample using Aurora Series columns & Zeno SWATH DIA on the ZenoTOF 8600. Impressive numbers from SCIEX’s new flagship instrument.

Previn Naicker presented a great poster at #EuPA2025. The team present Mag-Net HP, an optimisation of the high-throughput Mag-Net workflow. LC-MS used Aurora Elite 15x75 columns for 40SPD or PepSep columns for 60SPD methods. Aurora columns showed 40% protein ID improvement vs. PepSep columns.

Fantastic poster by Kaushik Shubham at #HPLC2025. The team used high-resolution MS to better understand TBEV, a neurotropic flavivirus that causes severe central nervous system infections across Asia and Europe. Vanquish Neo & Q-Exactive Plus, peptides separated on an Aurora Ultimate 25x75 XT.

#EuPA2025 has kicked off, and there are worse backdrops for soaking in the latest advances and discoveries in proteomics than the beach in Saint-Malo. Stop by our stand, where Jarrod & Erik are ready to chat with you about how our growing chromatography range can support your proteomics workflows.

Attending #HPLC2025 in Bruges? Keep an eye out for an IonOpticks t-shirt in the crowd. Greta is on the ground & ready to dive into the latest developments from #teamIO. From nano flow to capillary flow, Greta is here all week to help you unlock the true potential of your #massspec

Nordmann et al. used Deep Visual Proteomics (DVP) to uncover the molecular mechanisms behind toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), a deadly skin reaction with 33% fatality. Used an Evosep One connected to Orbitrap Astral via Aurora Elite. Learn more: bit.ly/3SEQOlv

González et al. develop a high-throughput chemical workflow using a clickable-cleavable linker strategy - yields 4-10× more peptides and 53-155× higher intensity. Orbitrap Astral coupled to Vanquish Neo with Nanospray Flex source, peptides separated on Aurora Rapid 8×75 XT column. bit.ly/42V2Ddi

Our first Gen 4 column just left the building. There's something special about this moment, taking Gen 4 Aurora Series from launch to reality. After all, the real story begins when it's in the researcher's hands. We can’t wait to see what users can achieve with the next Generation of Aurora Series.

Bon voyage, Baltimore! Last night’s cruise in Baltimore was something special. A whopping 250 IonOpticks users, collaborators, and members of the MS community came together to celebrate all of you who make us who we are. Thank you to each and every one of you who attended. Photos: bit.ly/433jf2x

Enjoyed joining the SCIEX ZenoTOF 8600 Roadshow at Bio21 today. Impressive sensitivity and speed, plus great data using IonOpticks Aurora Series columns. Excited to see what’s ahead when the 8600 system launches in August.

IonOpticks is growing fast and I’m seeking an experienced Events Manager to join our global team, based in Oxford, UK. Lead high-impact brand and user events worldwide. Creative flair, leadership, and budget savvy essential. Remote start, office based. Generous salary. Apply here: lnkd.in/gUT3XZV2

For those joining us for this evening’s IonOpticks user appreciation event, the vessel will be boarded from the finger piers at 555 Light Street. Looking forward to seeing you there.

I have a small handful of reserved tickets available for tomorrow night’s IO #ASMS2025 yacht event. If you missed out on securing a ticket online, message me, or come past booth 242 tomorrow.

I have one Gen 4 #ProteinJunkie t-shirt left at booth 242 up for grabs tomorrow morning! First in, definitely best dressed.

NEW RELEASE: Generation 4 Aurora Series® is here - offering improved robustness, longevity, spray stability, and reproducibility. With an expanded 150µm capillary flow range, it’s built for modern proteomics. See it at #ASMS2025 and explore more: bit.ly/3FdxZCZ

NEW RELEASE: Meet HeatSync™ - a sleek, sustainable heating system for IonOpticks columns. Designed by researchers, it simplifies temperature control, including for Aurora® Rapid™ 5 cm columns. With dual-channel control and intuitive design, it just works. Explore more: ionopticks.com/heatsync/

Excited to launch IonOpticks’ biggest leap yet: the Generation 4 Aurora Series® is here! More robust, more powerful, and built for the future of LC-MS. Plus, meet our new and elegant HeatSync™ ecosystem! Find me at #ASMS2025 and take a look for yourself!

Not one, not two, but SIX oral presenters at #ASMS2025 are citing Aurora Series columns. If you’re still building your ASMS agenda and want to learn more about how Aurora Series columns are elevating research, check them out - you’ve got options every day of the conference: bit.ly/4hMpL1M

At our retreat last month, we defined our company values, with input from every single member of the team. Now, we refined them, again as a team. We brainstormed the small, daily actions we can take to bring our values to life every day. Only then can we ensure that they continue to drive us.

For those heading to Cairns for Aus-oMicS this weekend, let’s catch up for a cold beer to take the sting out of the humidity, chat about all the exciting new product releases we’ve got coming up this month. I don’t mind leaking them a little early to those who come by our booth and are interested

For the second year running, 40+ posters at ASMS cite Aurora Series columns. Combined with 6 oral presentation mentions, this truly is our biggest ASMS yet. It’s rewarding to see our columns helping ever more researchers uncover more from their samples. See the full list of posters: bit.ly/4hMpL1M

SAVE THE DATE: heading to #ASMS2025 in Baltimore? Please join us as we close out the conference at this exclusive, free event on Thursday, June 5. Tickets strictly limited to 200 so please save the date. Join us on board the Catherine Marie to close out the biggest event of the year with us, on us.

We’re back for the biggest event of the year: the 73rd #ASMS2025 Conference - now in Baltimore. We’ll have several major announcements coming. Keep your eyes peeled. Be the first to find out about our stack of new releases and learn more: bit.ly/4hMpL1M