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Legacy of Innovation

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As our founder, Jim Waters, turns ninety-five this month, we are looking back on a legacy of unlocking the ​potential of science he began building in 1958. Waters has been at the forefront of scientific innovation since Jim Waters perfected the first infrared gas analyzer in 1958. What began in the basement offices of a police...

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Chords and Chemistry and the Benefits of Choosing Wisely

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“A true measure of excellence for Waters is in orchestrating consistent instrument and chemistry optimization across applications, methods, and workflows.” I was on a job interview – more specifically, for my first position at Waters – where I was asked a compelling question. The question had to do with the consideration that Waters was a...

In Need of Some Reversed Phase Polar Acid Relief

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Retaining polar analytes using reversed phase (RP) chromatographic conditions have long frustrated scientists.  Trying to promote interactions between polar analytes and a non-polar reversed phase surfaces can often bring the most experienced separation scientist to their breaking point. Polar acids specifically present their own set of challenges that make them particularly difficult to retain under...

Uncovering the Why of Breast Cancer with LC/MS solutions

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Chances are that you or someone you know has been directly impacted by breast cancer. With 2,088,849 new cases and 626,679 deaths globally,1 it is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women in most countries (154 of 185) and is the leading cause of cancer death in women in over 100 countries. Fortunately, significant strides...

A Relentless Approach to Delivering Benefit to Customers in Everything We Do

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At Waters there is a fundamental ethic in the company around doing the right thing to help customers, fellow employees and the world by advancing science to enhance human health and well-being. Everything we do traces to this purpose and is based on a singular imperative to “deliver benefit”, given to us by our founder...

FlexUP Technology Renewal Program

Bring efficiency back to your lab: How aging technology hinders ideal performance

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In this series, we review considerations for keeping your lab at the forefront of science. As we adjust to living and working in a pandemic and anticipate future global and geopolitical events, Waters remains dedicated to supporting your business and unlocking the potential of your science. Our holistic separations solutions and expert support help you...