Environmentally Friendly Products and Services

Shimadzu offers “Eco-Products Plus” products,
which are products that are certified to achieve outstanding environmental performance.

Certification criteria: Eco-Products Plus products must satisfy at least one of the following criteria compared to our previous models.

Criterion
1 At least 25 % lower energy consumption
2 At least 25 % smaller size (in terms of weight, volume, or footprint)
3 At least 25 % less use of consumables such as gases and solvents
4 At least 25 % reduction in CO2 emissions*1 based on life cycle assessment due to longer life
5 At least 25 % reduction in noise level*2
6 At least 25 % improvement in energy density*3 
  • *1 The CO2 emission reduction rate is calculated using the following formula.
    (Total CO2 emissions during the life cycle of the partially renewed model / useful life year extended by the partially renewed model) ÷ (Total CO2 emissions during the life cycle of the conventional model / useful life year of the conventional model)
  • *2 The noise level of a product that generates more than 40 dB of noise must be reduced by at least 25 %.
  • *3 Energy density is calculated as (rated pressure) × (rated flowrate).
    In the case of a hydraulic pump, (rated flowrate) = (pump volume) × (rated rotation speed)

CO2 Contributing to Reduce CO2 Emissions

Since 2010, we have been providing energy-saving and resource-saving "Eco-Products Plus." In the fiscal year 2023, we contributed to the prevention of global warming by reducing CO2 emissions by 67,149 tons during the usage phase for our customers.

Contributing to Reduce CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions by Eco-Products Plus

 

Shimadzu offers solutions to customers in a wide variety of fields, such as pharmaceuticals, medical care, foods, and chemicals, by constantly developing and manufacturing products that reduce environmental impact.

Fields Where Eco-Products Plus Products Are Offered

Supporting analysis, evaluation, and quality control during the pharmaceutical development process

High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer
LCMS-2050

The "LCMS-2050," a high-speed liquid chromatography mass spectrometer, is a single quadrupole LC-MS that achieves "ease of use," "high basic performance," and "compactness." This product provides a comfortable analytical environment and highly reliable analytical results. It is widely utilized in various fields, including pharmaceuticals, chemistry, and food.
By thoroughly redesigning components such as the vacuum exhaust system and ion optics, we have succeeded in reducing the device volume by 66% compared to our conventional models, resulting in a more compact design. Additionally, the "Eco Mode" feature automatically shuts down the device if it has not been used for a certain period, achieving a 43% reduction in energy consumption compared to our previous models, as well as a 36% reduction in the usage of consumables such as gases and solvents.
High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer LCMS-2050

Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatograph
Nexera Series

Intended as a benchmark for other ultra high performance liquid chromatographs, this series features not only high-performance hardware, but also advanced functionality such as various sensing and internet-of-things (IoT) technologies.
The space-saving design of the solvent delivery unit, autosampler, column oven, and other units, results in a smaller system that requires less installation space without compromising data compatibility with existing LC systems or sample holding capacity. The shorter design ensures easy access to mobile phase bottles, regardless of the installation stand.
Furthermore, the Nexera systems consume about 70 % less power during standby (compared to the previous model), which helps improve laboratory operations.
The overall product performance achieves 25 % higher energy efficiency.

 

i-Series Integrated High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph Systems Nexera-i Prominence-i

High Performance Liquid Chromatograph
Advanced i-Series

Our flagship product, the integrated high-speed liquid chromatograph "i-Series," is used in various fields, primarily in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as in chemistry, food, and environmental sectors worldwide. This product has enhanced its remote work support features through improved remote operation capabilities while maintaining the performance of the "i-Series." Additionally, with automation support features and reliable data, anyone can easily perform analyses. The quality of the data remains unchanged, allowing users to have greater flexibility in their work environment. 

High Performance Liquid Chromatograph Advanced i-Series

Analytical Balance
AP Series

Response time for measuring trace quantities as low as 1 mg is reduced to about 2 seconds. That significantly increases the efficiency of sample weighing operations. Furthermore, features such as an organic light emitting diode display are included to ensure solid support for routine weighing operations.

Analytical Balance AP Series

Providing support for analyzing components in raw materials, evaluating safety, and developing functionally-enhanced foods

Triple Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer
GCMS-TQ8050 NX

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.

Triple Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer GCMS-TQ8050 NX

Gas Chromatograph
Brevis GC-2050

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.

Gas Chromatograph Brevis GC-2050

Contributing to environmental protection by analyzing air, water, soil, and emissions

Online Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus Analyzer
TNP-4200

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.

Online Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus Analyzer TNP-4200

Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometers
ICPMS-2040 / ICPMS-2050

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.

Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometers ICPMS-2040 / ICPMS-2050

Providing support for manufacturing and quality control of semiconductors, flat panel displays, electronic parts, and so on

Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometers
EDX-7000/8000

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.

Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometers EDX-7000/8000

Turbomolecular Pump
TMP-B300

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.

Turbomolecular Pump TMP-B300

Evaluating the safety and comfort of automobiles, aircraft, and other transport equipment

Precision Universal Testing Machines
AUTOGRAPH AGX-V2 Series

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.

Precision Universal Testing Machines AUTOGRAPH AGX-V2 Series

Precision Universal Testing Machine
Autograph X-V Retrofit

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).

Precision Universal Testing Machines Autograph X-V Retrofit

Electric Motor Driven Actuator
NJ-SERVO

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.

Electric Motor Driven Actuator NJ-SERVO

Supporting both diagnosis and procedure at medical institutions

TOF-PET System
BresTome

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.

TOF-PET System BresTome

Angiography System
Trinias

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.

Angiography System Trinias

Supporting development and quality control of petrochemical products and new materials

Scanning Probe Microscope
SPM-Nanoa

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.

Scanning Probe Microscope SPM-Nanoa

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer
IRSpirit-X

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.

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotomete IRSpirit-X

Ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometers
UV-2600i Plus / UV-2700i Plus

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.

Ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometers UV-2600i Plus / UV-2700i Plus