Environmentally Friendly Products and Services

This gas chromatograph mass spectrometer offers the world's highest sensitivity, making it ideal for situations that require ultra trace analysis.
The ecology mode can be activated automatically when a continuous analysis ends, which means it can be used to automatically save power after analyses that finish at night. Consequently, it achieves 26 % higher energy efficiency than Shimadzu's previous model.

The Brevis GC-2050 gas chromatograph was developed with the goal of being smaller, simpler, and more user-friendly, without compromising analytical performance. To reduce power costs and achieve an environmentally friendly GC, we successfully adopted high-performance insulation materials within the oven and minimized the thermal capacity by downsizing the GC shape, thereby reducing heating losses. As a result, we achieved reductions of 31% in power consumption, 33% in weight, and 43% in volume compared to conventional models.

This analyzer is used at manufacturing plants, wastewater processing plants, and a wide variety of other business operations to ensure river and other water quality standards by measuring the total nitrogen and total phosphorus content in effluent waters.
The system helps improve maintenance efficiency and reduce running costs, due to excellent performance that reduces reagent consumption and minimizes liquid waste, the sample pretreatment unit with a built-in automatic rinsing function, and touch panel operability.
The liquid waste volume is reduced by 30 %, compared to Shimadzu's previous model, by changing the measurement and rinsing sequence. That reduces the liquid waste disposal frequency and costs.

The ICP mass spectrometer enables the high-sensitivity analysis of inorganic elements and is used in fields such as pharmaceuticals, environmental testing, and foods. The "ICPMS-2040" and "ICPMS-2050" have achieved a 32% reduction in power consumption compared to the conventional model "ICPMS-2030" by shortening analysis time. Additionally, they maintain high sensitivity while reducing the consumption of argon gas in standby mode through Eco mode. This product enhances both analytical efficiency and cost performance.

These elemental analysis systems can be used for a wide range of applications, from compliance with environmental regulations, such as the RoHS/ELV directives, to sophisticated needs for general materials analysis in research applications. Due to the superior operability, it can be used by anyone from novices to laboratory experts involved in sophisticated analysis.
It achieves energy savings, consuming 44 % less power per analysis than Shimadzu's previous model.
Furthermore, it is smaller and lighter and no longer requires liquid nitrogen during analysis. Consequently, it achieves a 55 % reduction in CO₂ emissions over its entire product life cycle.

Turbomolecular pumps are ultra-high vacuum pumps used in a wide range of fields, such as semiconductor and flat panel display panel production processes or for general industrial applications.
Weight is reduced by 72%, volume by 73%, and installation footprint by 79 %, compared to Shimadzu's previous model.

The Autograph AGX-V2 series is a precision universal testing machine that realizes high level of control performance, ease of operation and functional safety. Unlike other machines, voice-activated operation system was the first to be introduced in existing materials testing equipment. This new feature in AGX-V2 enables various actions in response to key phrases spoken by the operator. Furthermore, this new feature improved the energy density (based on the test capacity multiply by the test speed) more than 40% from previous models.

The Autograph X-V Retrofit precision universal testing machine utilizes the existing mechanical body of the testing machine while replacing the measurement control system and drive motor, thereby enhancing safety and transforming it into a testing machine equipped with the latest features and performance. The TRAPEZIUM X-V, compatible with the latest operating system, is also available, improving reliability and usability. With the X-V Retrofit, the most environmentally impactful component, the mechanical body, is reused, allowing for a 60% reduction in CO₂ emissions over the product lifecycle compared to introducing a new model (for the 20 kN to 300 kN models).

This vibration testing device is actuated by an electric motor drive system to enable high precision endurance testing and reduce power consumption by 78 %. It supports a wide range of automotive, aircraft, and other transport equipment testing, such as endurance testing of the main unit or individual parts.

This PET device features a detector array specialized for the head and breast, enabling the provision of high-resolution diagnostic images close to theoretical limits. By changing the detector's photodetectors from traditional vacuum tubes to semiconductors, the time required for the device to warm up has been reduced to about one-eighth, eliminating the need for continuous power supply for 24 hours. As a result, it achieves a 43% energy saving compared to our conventional models.

The vascular imaging system is used for angiographic examinations to observe the condition of blood vessels throughout the body, including cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, as well as for catheter treatments that involve the insertion of therapeutic devices for procedures such as angioplasty. By incorporating AI technology into the image processing engine, it can reduce radiation exposure by more than 40% compared to conventional systems. This product achieves a 43% reduction in footprint, a 40% reduction in volume, and a 29% reduction in weight compared to our previous models, thanks to eco-design considerations such as the integration and optimization of the system cabinet.

The scanning probe microscope (SPM) is a device that obtains localized three-dimensional surface shapes and physical property information of samples by scanning with a tiny probe. By adopting a high-sensitivity, low-noise detection optical system, it achieves high-resolution observation while automating the previously manual tasks of optical adjustment and setting observation conditions, which required familiarity. As a result, the time from preparation to data acquisition has been reduced to one-sixth of the conventional duration. This product features a significantly miniaturized control unit, achieving a 73% reduction in energy consumption, a 73% reduction in weight, an 85% reduction in volume, and a 63% reduction in footprint compared to our previous models.

The IRSpirit-X series combines a compact footprint that fits within A3 size with high sensitivity. It features a dedicated program to navigate analyses and functions that support the acquisition of high-quality spectra, thereby streamlining analytical tasks. Compared to our previous models, it achieves a 76% reduction in weight, a 70% reduction in footprint, and a 62% improvement in energy efficiency.

Ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometers are widely used in various fields, including environmental science, food, chemistry, and biology. Notably, the "UV-2600i Plus" and "UV-2700i Plus" are equipped with various user support features, making them easy to use even for those who are not familiar with the operation. Additionally, improvements in hardware have enabled more sensitive and accurate measurements compared to previous models. Through this product, we aim to provide users with a comfortable operating experience and reliable data.