70 Years Since the Introduction of Japan's First Gas Chromatograph
This year we celebrate 70 years of Shimadzu GC.
Shimadzu's gas chromatographs have continuously evolved in step with our customers’ needs.
Today, they play a vital role in multiple fields, ranging from
chemistry and environmental science to energy, food, pharmaceuticals, and materials.
Looking ahead, and building upon the technology and dedication we have cultivated over 70 years,
we will continue to support our customers and their requirements with unwavering commitment.
A N N I V E R S A R Y LOGO
Meaning Behind the Logo
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of Shimadzu's first gas chromatograph, we created a logo inspired by mizuhiki, a traditional Japanese decorative cord. By combining mizuhiki's meaning of “tying together” with the inheritance of technology and connections with people and society, the logo expresses the trust and progress built over 70 years. The single-line composition that continues symbolizes our ongoing commitment to pioneering the next era and our unchanging dedication to quality.
H I S T O R Y
70 Years of Progress
Since developing Japan's first gas chromatograph, we have pursued higher sensitivity, faster analysis, and streamlined operations, creating unique technologies and products. Please review the history that has led to our current gas chromatograph.
Explore History of Shimadzu’s GC
T H E L A T E S T M O D E L
N e x i s G C - 2 0 6 0
The Next Industry Standard
The Nexis GC‑2060 is Shimadzu’s latest flagship gas chromatograph, a model that establishes an enduring standard built upon 70 years of accumulated technological expertise. It is equipped with multifunctional injection units, such as the MMI, along with newly developed FID and TCD detectors that deliver world‑class performance. As the culmination of decades of GC innovation refined together with customers, the Nexis GC‑2060 offers both exceptional reliability and continuous advancement, serving as a trusted partner that provides powerful support to users and drives the industry forward.
B r e v i s G C - 2 0 5 0
Small but Mighty
'Brevis' is Latin for small/succinct, and the Brevis GC-2050 represents this perfectly. It was designed based on customers' requests for higher throughput within limited laboratory space, under the concept of 'smaller, but with no compromise in performance.' It is one of the smallest GCs capable of simultaneous dual-line analysis using standard capillary columns, accomplishing this with an instrument width that is approximately 65% compared to the Nexis GC-2030. Inheriting the high usability features of the Nexis GC series, such as ClickTek, and optimizing thermal design within a more compact chassis, it reduces power consumption by about 30% compared to typical GCs.
C O M I N G S O O N
U S E R I N T E R V I E W
Shimadzu's gas chromatographs are used at the forefront of many fields. We will interview actual users to learn about their research, how they used the products, and reasons for adoption.
D E V E L O P E R S T O R Y
Through interviews with the engineers involved in product development, we plan to introduce the background of development, the technical commitments, and the thoughts put into the products. From perspectives unique to the development site, we will deliver the story of how Shimadzu's gas chromatographs were created.