Mass spectrometry is the ultimate analytical technique for the characterization of chemical composition in gaseous, liquid, and solid samples. Several types of mass spectrometers exist, but time-of-flight mass spectrometers have gained traction in recent years for laboratory applications thanks to their high performance and mechanical robustness.
In the past, in-line and field applications could not leverage the superior performance of time-of-flight mass spectrometers because these instruments used to be large and could not be made smaller without making unacceptable performance compromises. Spacetek’s technology overcomes these limits, and for the first time makes small and yet high-performance time-of-flight mass spectrometers available on the market.