Enhancements to GRAMS spectroscopy software

Thermo Electron, the leading provider of laboratory informatics solutions, introduces Grams 8.0, a comprehensive update of their leading multi-vendor spectroscopy software solution

Thermo Electron Corporation, the leading provider of analytical instruments and laboratory informatics solutions, today introduced Grams 8.0, a comprehensive update of their leading multi-vendor spectroscopy software solution.

Grams is relied on by spectroscopists worldwide for visualising, processing and managing data from FT-IR, NIR, Raman, UV-Vis, Fluorescence, NMR and hyphenated instruments manufactured by multiple vendors.

It interfaces with more than 150 instruments, including the leading Thermo spectroscopy and chromatography products.

The Grams use of open standards has made it the platform of choice for customers and third parties working in both regulated and unregulated environments.

Version 8 enhances the Grams workgroup and enterprise connectivity via a full client/server update to Spectral DB, and features the all-new Web-enabled Envision viewing and reporting tool.

The Spectral DB newly developed integration with Oracle and SQL Server provides an analytical data management system that is scalable from individual users to entire organisations.

Capable of storing analytical data and chemical metadata, the new Spectral DB transforms the ability to organise, search and share scientific information.

Grams Envision introduces Microsoft .Net technology to the Grams suite, and allows scientists to find, view, manipulate and report analytical data stored in many of the most popular formats.

Using XML-enhanced 'Smart Convert' technology, Envision adds support for more than 20 new data formats.

This allows scientists to work with 'live' spectral data on their desktops rather that relying on static snapshots or purchasing multiple workstation licenses from several vendors.

"The addition of Envision provides a modern, standards-based platform for the integration of Grams instrument technology with eLN, LIMS, and desktop applications," said David Joyce, Grams product manager.

Dave Champagne, vice president and general manager of the Thermo Informatics business added: "This update to the hugely popular Grams suite reinforces our commitment to this award-winning solution.

We are particularly excited about the introduction of Microsoft .Net technology, which is in line with the direction we are taking with our market-leading LIMS products.

This will provide customers with a broad suite of interoperable informatics solutions built on a common platform, greatly reducing complexity, risk, and overall cost of ownership".

For more information on Grams 8, including download of a free demonstration, visit the website.

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