The benefits of using triple quadrupole mass spectrometers have been well-documented. Shimadzu’s LCMS-8050, a new addition to its Ultra-Fast Spectrometer Series, offers ultra-fast data acquisition and incorporates new technology to provide high-sensitivity, greater efficiency and to suppress crosstalk. It performs both positive and negative ion analysis in a single-run and offers MRM speeds of 555 ch/sec. Spectrum quality, sensitivity and accuracy are maintained at scan speeds up to 30,000 µ/sec. MRM data can be obtained while simultaneously performing MS/MS scans. The instrument provides a 5-ms polarity switching can maintain ion intensity at high speeds. Shimadzu Scientific Instruments