Microsaic Exhibits at Analytica 2012

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Microsaic Systems plc

18 April 2012

 



MICROSAIC SYSTEMS PLC

("Microsaic" or the "Company")

Microsaic Systems Exhibits the World's Smallest MS System at Analytica 2012

18^th April 2012

Microsaic Systems plc, (AIM: MSYS), the developer of chip-based scientific instruments, is to exhibit the Microsaic 3500 MiD at Analytica 2012, Munich, Germany 17th - 20th April 2012, Hall A2, Booth 240. Analytica, now in its 23^rd year, is one of the leading international trade fairs for laboratory equipment, analytical instrumentation and biotechnology.

The Microsaic 3500 MiD® is the world's first chip-based mass spectrometer. 90% smaller than conventional mass spectrometers and with fewer infrastructure requirements, the revolutionary Microsaic 3500 MiD is a versatile, portable solution for bench chemists in medicinal chemistry laboratories. Able to be configured and ready to use in one hour, the drastically reduced footprint and ease of use means the 3500 MiD is the ideal mass spectrometer for the modern laboratory.

Microsaic Systems has successfully transformed mass spectrometry by integrating key miniaturised components onto patented chip technologies called ionchip®, spraychip®, and vac-chip. The core technologies are chip-scale versions of traditional mass spectrometry components which can be interchanged rapidly by the user, enabling greater adaptability and speed of use.

The 3500 MiD is designed to integrate with existing chemical separation, purification and analytical equipment with no extra footprint and no infrastructure requirements (e.g. sound proofing, A/C). In addition, the 3500 MiD is the only MS system on the market that does not require an external vacuum pump, and is significantly smaller than legacy systems. The ability to control the 3500 MiD remotely via a LAN connection removes the need for a monitor or keyboard next to the system, further minimizing the footprint, meaning the product is small enough to sit inside a fume hood. Previously, MS had only been used for off-line analysis but with the 3500 MiD MS analysis can be now performed in real-time within the fume hood, providing vital data that can be acted upon to speed up reaction optimisation, improve safety and save valuable time.

The Company's product retains the functionality of larger conventional MS systems but is considerably smaller, lighter, consume less energy and operate at only 10% of the standard running costs. The highly innovative modular approach enables users to maintain the system without the need for expensive service contracts and time consuming call outs. Users are able to increase the use of mass spectrometry in the lab while benefiting from significant cost savings owing to fewer necessary structural components such as gas generators and air conditioning. There are also sizeable savings with the use of 'Plug and Play' components which enable users to maintain the system themselves, resulting in less downtime and greater flexibility within the laboratory.

"Microsaic Systems has revolutionised MS by developing the world's first chip-based mass spectrometer," said Professor Eric Yeatman, Chief Executive of Microsaic Systems. "The 3500 MiD is compatible with a wide range of methods, flow rate and solvents. The 'plug and play' chips make the 3500 MiD configurable, flexible and future proof and its greatly reduced footprint means mass spectrometry is now more accessible to more laboratories than ever before."

For more information about the Microsaic 3500 MiD system, please visit the Microsaic Systems booth at Hall A2 - Booth 240, Analytica 2012. Alternatively please call [phone], email [e-mail] or visit www.microsaic.com

Contacts

Microsaic Systems Eric Yeatman, CEO	Via Citigate Dewe Rogerson
Numis Securities Limited Stuart Skinner (Nominated Adviser) James Serjeant (Broker)	[phone]
Citigate Dewe Rogerson (Financial PR) Chris Gardner, Mark Swallow	[phone]/2948
The Scott Partnership (Trade PR) Sarah Evans	[phone]

About Microsaic Systems

Microsaic Systems develops chip-based scientific instruments for the identification of substances in solids, liquids and gases. The Company's products are based on the 'gold-standard' scientific technique of mass spectrometry (MS).

Microsaic Systems has developed a miniaturised mass spectrometer product, based on its patented, chip-based technologies (ionchip^®, spraychip^® and vac-chip™), that is smaller, lighter, quieter, more energy efficient and cheaper to run than conventional MS systems.

Mass spectrometry (MS) is used across multiple sectors, including government, energy, utilities, pharmaceutical, diagnostics and healthcare, environmental, food and drink, security and defence, and industrial chemicals - a combined market of $3.3 billion in 2010.

Microsaic Systems was established in 2001 by a team including founders from Imperial College London, and was admitted to AIM in April 2011 under the symbol MSYS.

www.microsaic.com

 

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