Pittcon 2025 is back on the U.S. East Coast after a successful visit to the West Coast, for the first time, last year. Being held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center March 1 through March 5, Pittcon 2025’s technical program comprises over 1,100 sessions featuring the latest R&D from an international assembly of top scientists and research pioneers. With six different tracks—bioanalytical & life sciences, cannabis & psychedelic, environment & energy, instrumentation & nanoscience, pharmaceutical & biologic, and professional development—there is a little something for everyone—regardless of industry and/or expertise.
Given the plethora of talent that convenes at Pittcon annually, it is also an ideal forum for manufacturers to show off their newest products, technologies and innovative solutions designed to make your research easier, more effective, most cost-efficient, etc. Check out a handful of these products below, and be sure to visit the respective booths if you will be in Boston. Labcompare will also be there at Booth 2016—please come say hello!
New products on display at Pittcon 2025:
IB4 Incubator | Jeio Tech, Inc.
Booth 1244
The Jeio Tech IB4-V Incubator provides precise and efficient microbial cultivation with forced convection heating for rapid and uniform temperature distribution. Featuring Opti-flow fan speed control, it minimizes media drying while maintaining stable conditions. The incubator supports a temperature range of ambient +5 to 80°C and offers real-time monitoring via mobile (LC GreenBox, optional). A single-view display with real-time graphs allows users to track events and alerts effortlessly. Available in 25L, 60L, 111L, and 146L sizes, it also supports double stacking (optional set) for improved space efficiency.
QSight 500 LC/MS/MS System | PerkinElmer
Booth 410
Built for sludge, grease, and the nastiest matrices you can throw its way. With unmatched robustness and minimal sample prep, the QSight 500 LC/MS/MS transforms even the most challenging samples into clean, reliable, and actionable data. Powered by StayClean Technology, the QSight 500 has greater resilience to internal contamination, allowing simplified sample prep and reducing downtime so you can optimize resources and maximize lab throughput.
AM500 Series Autosamplers | MANTECH
Booth 1344
MANTECH’s AM500 Series autosamplers scan barcodes, unscrew bottle caps, transfer aliquots of sample from field bottles to designated analysis vessels and perform environmental analyses such as pH, alkalinity, conductivity and more which eliminates the need for analysts to manually perform repetitive pipetting and analysis tasks that could lead to physical ailments such as carpal tunnel syndrome. The AM500 Series have sealed, self-lubricating axes, 2x z-arms, and no circuit boards, communicating direct via ethernet /IP protocols, thus technologically advanced.
CentriVap Pro | Labconco
Booth 1319
Labconco’s new CentriVap Pro Vacuum Concentrators are designed to rapidly concentrate multiple small samples using centrifugal force, vacuum and heat. A new suite of innovative smart features makes sample processing faster and easier than ever before. Run time, rotor speed, chamber temperature, and vacuum pressure can all be customized according to sample type within VaporWorks OS, and as many as 296 sample tubes may be processed at once with a selection of new, stackable rotors. Dependable research starts with dependable sample preparation, and the CentriVap Pro Vacuum Concentrator is sure to deliver.
SignatureSPM | HORIBA
Booth 441
SignatureSPM is a multimodal characterization system built on an automated Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) platform and integrated with a Raman/photoluminescence spectrometer. SignatureSPM enables simultaneous, colocalized measurements, offering unmatched insights into the physical and chemical properties of materials. It provides comprehensive analysis of topographic, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, optical, and chemical data in a single real-time measurement. This integrated solution minimizes sample handling, accelerates colocalized data acquisition, and enhances workflow efficiency, delivering faster results.
ElectroForce Apex 1 Instrument | TA Instruments
Booth 1211
TA Instruments, a division of Waters, is an industry leading manufacturer of analytical instrumentation for thermal analysis, rheology, microcalorimetry and mechanical analysis. Scientists in top laboratories use our instruments to test the physical properties of their materials, contributing to discoveries in medicine, materials science, electronics, and other fields devoted to improving our world. Also just launched is the ElectroForce Apex 1 Mechanical Testing Instrument, specially designed for increased versatility, speed, and ease of use to support precise tensile and fatigue testing of high performance and lightweight polymers and composites.
AutoPellet Press Stand & Accessory Drawer | Carver, Inc.
Booth 2290
Carver, Inc., will be displaying their AutoPellet press with a new press stand and accessory drawer. This unit includes two drawers for storage of pellet dies and supplies. It also includes optional casters for easy mobility. An optional built in power strip is also included with 115 V and USB power outlets. The unit has open workspace for laptops, or any other devices and accessories needed for pressing applications. This newly designed extruded aluminum stand can also be used with Carver's Auto C, Auto M and AutoFour presses and makes a convenient storage area for molds molding accessories as well.
Trifluoroacetic acid- Analytical Reagent,99.0%, high purity , CAS No.76-05-1 | Aladdin Scientific
Booth 2032
Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) is a highly versatile and strong organic acid, widely used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and peptide synthesis. Its strong acidity and excellent solubility make it ideal for deprotection and purification processes. TFA is also utilized in analytical chemistry as a mobile phase modifier in HPLC. Its unique properties ensure high efficiency and precision in various chemical applications.
Massbox | Exum
Booth 2252
The Massbox simplifies solid sample analysis using Laser Ablation Laser Ionization Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (LALI-TOF-MS). The Massbox combines Exum's patented, dual-laser (LALI) ionization source with industry-leading Time-of-Flight (TOF) mass analyzer. LALI utilizes one laser to remove material from a solid sample and a second laser to subsequently ionize neutrals. This process removes many of the elemental fractionation, spectral interferences, and matrix effects that plague other techniques. The wavelength and power of the first laser can be selected to accommodate both ablations for inorganic elemental analysis or desorption, for organic analysis.
Products released in 2024 on display at Pittcon 2025:
TDSLab Series | Hiden Analytical
Booth 612
The TDSLab Series, which includes the TDSLab-6, TDSLab-9, and TDSLab-20 systems, represents a significant breakthrough in thermal desorption spectrometry. These state-of-the-art systems are designed to replace the renowned TPD Workstation, offering enhanced precision, reliability, and versatility to meet the evolving needs of modern scientific research and industrial applications.
ProtectAire Class II A2 Biological Safety Cabinet | AirClean Systems
Booth 1816
The AirClean Systems ProtectAire BSC has an innovative design equipped with dual DC centrifugal fans to create an ultra low-noise Class II Type A2 biological safety cabinet. ProtectAire cabinets are ideal for applications that require operator protection from potentially harmful biological samples and process protection to minimize potential sample contamination from the environment. Combining unidirectional downflow ULPA-filtered air with high-velocity inflow room air creates an active air barrier at the front of the chamber. The operational voltage is 100-230V 50/60 hertz, making it a universal solution for a wide range of countries and regions around the world.
Xybion LIMS | Autoscribe Informatics
Booth 1032
Autoscribe Informatics, a Xybion company, announces the debut of Xybion LIMS as the next generation in our 40-plus year history of innovative LIMS solutions. The new product is highly configurable so that each customer’s system is uniquely tailored to their specific needs without resorting to customization -ensuring your LIMS can adapt to changing needs over time. Come see for yourself why Xybion LIMS offers the best fit and most value.
Milli-Q SQ 2Series Water Purification Systems | MilliporeSigma
Booth 1826
MilliporeSigma revolutionizes lab water purification with the Milli-Q SQ 2Series—bringing ultrapure water to every bench, even without tap access. Designed for academia, testing, and industrial markets, it offers six flexible configurations to meet diverse needs. Simple, robust, and innovative, the system ensures seamless scalability, letting scientists focus on breakthroughs. With Milli-Q SQ 2Series, ultrapure water is always within reach—wherever science happens.
S-EVAP+ | Organomation
Booth 452
The S-EVAP+ is a smarter, higher capacity alternative to rotary evaporation that allows labs to concentrate multiple large samples at once. Instead of only being able to evaporate 1 sample at a time like in a rotary unit, the S-EVAP+ allows you to evaporate up to 10 samples at once, for a faster, more efficient process. The vacuum technology combined with a heated water bath makes the perfect environment for evaporating off solvents with high boiling points prior to analysis.
Integrated Particles Monitoring System for Biosafety Cabinet: IPMS | TopAir Systems
Booth 1228
The IPMS measures particle concentration in real time, monitoring the cleanliness level 24/7. The clear display indicates whether the cleanliness level complies with ISO 5 and alerts when the workspace has been contaminated or needs to be serviced. The IPMS smart algorithm processes data provided by an advanced built-in sensor and displays a reliable outcome. IPMS provides critical real-time information on the air quality within the workspace, prevents cross-contamination, and ensures constant compliance with relevant standards.
GCMS-QP2050 Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer | Shimadzu
Booth 1107
Powered by advanced automated technology in a compact footprint, the GCMS-QP2050 features exceptional reliability, sensitivity, stability, and speed in an easy-to-use system. The system features the new DuraEase ion source, which reduces downtime by enabling maintenance in only one minute. Additional features include a long-life filament (lasts about five times longer than standard filaments), high-speed scanning (30,000 AMU/second), and an interface redesigned for optimized temperature distribution and to suppress or remove the adsorption of high boiling compounds or analytes. In addition, the GCMS-QP2050 is alternative carrier gas ready out-of-the-box as all stainless-steel internal plumbing allows for immediate hydrogen connection.
Friocell ECO Peltier | BMT USA
Booth 1949
Characterized by low energy consumption, quiet operation, and rapid heating and cooling, the Friocell ECO Peltier is an efficient and eco-friendly solution for long term sample storage, cell cultivation, stability testing, and incubation at temperatures between 21°C below ambient up to 45°C above ambient. Equipped with a fuzzy logic enabled microprocessor controller and a stainless-steel chamber, The Fricocell ECO Peltier delivers reliable performance with long lasting durability to meet the needs of even the most demanding laboratory environments.
Ventilated Balance Enclosure | PLAS-LABS
Booth 2116
The PLAS-LABS’ HEPA filtered ventilated balance enclosures are the latest in self-contained laboratory processing products. The VBE Series is ideal for working with fine powders, and chemical and biological products. These portable ventilated balance enclosures include top mounted HEPA/Blower filtration. They are set-up to circulate the internal atmosphere into the lab, attach to our 900-EXTRACT Extraction Unit, or attached to your house exhaust system.
Infinity III LC | Agilent Technologies
Booth 1657
Agilent InfinityLab LC Solutions provide the broadest range of liquid chromatography options for any application or budget. With perfectly matched instruments, columns and supplies, you can trust in their rugged quality and robust results. The InfinityLab family is designed to work together to improve your workflow, increase efficiency, and reduce operational costs. Come by our booth to discover more or attend one of our demo or seminar sessions.
LabPartner Rotary Evaporator | Enclosure Mystaire
Booth 1116
Mystaire LabPartner rotary evaporator enclosures have been designed and engineered to manage a variety of manufacturers’ rotary evaporators and glassware configurations. The evaporator with vacuum pump can be placed inside the enclosure. Due to the size and access of the enclosure, it allows for other bench top equipment to effectively be enclosed and fumes contained within a carbon filter or exhausted through the local exhaust system of the laboratory. The enclosure offers constant negative pressure that pulls air inward and upward into either the carbon filtration bed or out the direct exhaust vent.