Pittcon 2026 is back to the west coast for only the second time in 77 years, being held at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonia on March 7-11.
"With San Antonio’s diverse mix of nationally-recognized healthcare systems, well-regarded research institutions, health profession education programs, cutting-edge biotech companies and successful national corporations, the bioscience and healthcare industry is a dominant force in the city’s economy," said Pittcon representatives regarding this year's location.
With six tracks, 45 short courses, 375 speakers, 1,200 presentations and 500 exhibitors, Pittcon 2026 is sure to offer a little something for every scientist and researchers. Given the plethora of talent that convenes at Pittcon annually, it is 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 San Antonio. Labcompare will also be there at Booth 3054—please come say hello!
New products on display at Pittcon 2026:
RMX GC Columns | Restek
Booth 3328
Unleash your lab productivity by meeting data quality requirements longer for a wide range of problematic active compounds with new RMX GC columns, featuring TriMax deactivation technology. TriMax deactivation delivers an exceptionally inert, contaminant-free surface, enabling RMX columns to provide trace-level detection, symmetrical peaks, and rugged performance that bounces back even after aggressive thermal cycles and heavy contamination.
AutoPellet RP Bench Top Lab Presses | Carver, Inc.
Booth 1541
Carver’s AutoPellet Press, available in 25- and 40-ton capacity, has a new redesign in the AutoPellet RP Press with an ergonomic product design and smaller footprint. Improvements to the redesigned press include an enhanced color touchscreen interface, lighted pressing area and easy-cleaning features. Engineered pellets for spectroscopy and other applications, the unit is controlled with a touchscreen interface that stores up to 10 recipes with programmable force and decompression rates. Newly redesigned press stand options available.
LabLinc Studio | Rigaku
Booth 1222
Rigaku LabLinc Studio brings XRD and XRF into autonomous, AI-driven materials workflows. Using the Rigaku Automation Interface (RAI), your Python orchestration layer sends standardized jobs to the Rigaku instrument control and receives raw data, metadata, and analysis results to support closed-loop decisions. Choose the building blocks you need—robot-compatible doors, sample-handling tools, and robots—and scale as your lab grows. A sandbox and digital-twin de-risk integration of self-driving labs and support rapid deployment worldwide.
Nexera IC Ion Chromatograph | Shimadzu Scientific Instruments
Booth 1108
Shimadzu's Nexera IC integrates essential functions into a single-analysis system, while an optional dual injection configuration enables simultaneous anion and cation analysis, expanding throughput and versatility. Preprogrammed sample preparation ensures dilution and eluent mixing occur automatically prior to injection, eliminating variability. A total-volume injection system with software-controlled volume adjustment ensures the entire aspirated sample is delivered, maximizing accuracy and eliminating sample waste. New software supports consistent execution of regulatory and compliance testing.
NEX QC II Series | Applied Rigaku Technologies
Booth 1221
The new NEX QC II Series benchtop XRF analyzers offer fast, reliable elemental analysis for quality control and production environments. Designed for industrial QC, they include a small footprint, no external PC, a built-in printer, minimal training, and low maintenance. A touchscreen interface enables easy operation and quick pass/fail validation of incoming and outgoing materials. Trusted precision supports a range of sample types across multiple industries.
Products released in 2025 on display at Pittcon 2026:
UniFlow SL Fume Hoods | HEMCO Corp.
Booth 3218
The SL series of high-performance laboratory fume hoods is constructed of a chemical-resistant, flame-retardant, lightweight composite resin. The SL features a 54” height with an extended front post to accommodate additional service fixtures and electrical services. This hood is available in 48”, 60”, 72”, and 96” models with a 30” depth. The SL fume hood is equipped with a vapor-proof LED light fixture and a vertical sliding safety-tempered glass sash.
Biotage PrepXpert-8 | Biotage
Booth 1444
Biotage PrepXpert-8 is a fully automated, 8-channel sample preparation system designed to accelerate high-throughput SVOC and PFAS workflows. By reducing manual handling, it improves consistency, productivity, and compliance, while features such as clog detection, reagent monitoring, and traceable reporting minimize downtime and support audit readiness. Dual-method capability enables simultaneous methods, offering flexibility for diverse samples. Purpose-built to minimize PFAS background contamination, Biotage PrepXpert-8 integrates seamlessly with EVOLUTE and ISOLUTE cartridges and TurboVap evaporators for an efficient, end-to-end workflow.
Julia DSC | Anton Paar USA
Booth 2925
The Julia DSC series, Anton Paar’s powerful new differential scanning calorimeter, speeds up every step of your workflow to give you a competitive advantage where time and accuracy matter most. Julia Suite eliminates the learning curve with intuitive navigation, step-by-step wizards, and easy-to-prepare methods that require no training, while unmatched cooling rates with a built-in air-cooling module take you down to subzero temperatures in record time. From experiment setup to final analysis, automation and smart presets ensure precise, trusted results faster than ever.
Altura Ultra Inert HPLC Columns | Agilent Technologies
Booth 1436
Altura columns feature innovative Ultra Inert technology. This advanced coating blocks active metal sites, ensuring an inert flow path while maintaining the strength, pressure tolerance, and consistency of a traditional stainless steel HPLC column. The result? Altura columns unlock the true separation potential of the stationary phase. Experience superior chromatographic performance, faster equilibration, reduced carryover, and enhanced sensitivity for your most challenging metal-sensitive analytes.
PlasmaQuant 9200 Series | Analytik Jena US
Booth 3407
An optical emission spectrophotometer that is designed for those who expect nothing less than the highest precision, reliability and sensitivity. Whether it is cutting edge research, finding every trace in quality control, or anything in between. The PlasmaQuant 9200 series is at your side. The PlasmaQuant 9200 series combines market-leading resolution with unsurpassed matrix tolerance. With unparalleled resolution of 2 pm @ 200 nm, the peak is always in plain sight. It has best detection limits with long-term stability for reliable results and can adapt to any challenge with the most extensive spectral range available (60 to 900 nm).
Transferpette pro micropipette | BRANDTECH Scientific
Booth 3340
Designed with user comfort in mind, the Transferpette pro features a slim, ergonomic handle paired with a rotating finger rest—a unique design that adjusts to fit any hand position, left- or right-handed. This allows each user to find their ideal grip, enhancing both comfort and control during long pipetting sessions and minimizing strain. Combined with two intuitive calibration systems—Easy Calibration for tool-free, permanent adjustment and User Adjustment for quick, reversible fine-tuning—the Transferpette pro ensures precise performance, even with changing liquid types, temperatures, or style of tips.