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Chromatography

PerkinElmer’s Gas Chromatography (GC) systems are designed for high-precision analysis of volatile and semi-volatile compounds. Trusted by labs worldwide, our GC and GC-MS instruments deliver fast, reliable results for environmental testing, food safety, and industrial quality control.

With advanced detectors, flexible configurations, and powerful software, our solutions consistently ensure accuracy, compliance, and peak performance in every single run.

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A Legacy of Innovation, A Future of Possibility

Since 1955, PerkinElmer has been at the heart of scientific progress, powering discoveries that have shaped our world. From the laboratories that developed life-saving medicines to the missions that reached for the stars, PerkinElmer GC systems have been more than instruments; they’ve been trusted companions in the pursuit of truth, safety, and innovation.

Our legacy is written not just in patents and publications, but in the lives they’ve touched: the child protected by cleaner air, the patient healed by a safer drug, the community nourished by safer food. Every analysis, every data point, every breakthrough has been a testament to the reliability, precision, and vision that define PerkinElmer.

Today, that legacy continues evolving to meet the demands of a changing world. With intuitive software, tailored applications, and global support, PerkinElmer GC systems empower scientists and analysts to do more than measure, they enable them to make meaningful impact. Whether it’s driving sustainability, ensuring public health, or unlocking new frontiers in research, these systems remain a cornerstone of progress.

This is not just a story of technology. It’s a story of trust, transformation, and the enduring power of science to improve lives. Here’s how PerkinElmer GC systems continue to shape industries, inspire innovation, and build a future worth believing in.

1950s

First GC instrument; air thermostat oven; flash vaporizer

1960s

Capillary columns (Golay); flame-ionization detector; temperature programming

1970s

Dual-column systems; modular design; N/P detector for drug screening

1980s

Microprocessor control; modular Sigma series; headspace sampling

1990s

AutoSystem GC with autosampler; GC/MS integration

2000s

Touchscreen UI; built-in trap tech; Clarus GC/MS

2010s

Enhanced software; environmental compliance; high-speed scanning

2020s

GC 2400 Platform: wireless touchscreen, automated headspace, sustainability features

Future

Breakthrough Innovation. Modular Design. AI-powered detection and predictive enterprise software.
 
 

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