Bruker Redefines Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry with the Introduction of amaZon, the Next-Generation Ultra-Sensitive Ion Trap

The Novel amaZon is the First Ion Trap with Dual Ion Funnel Technology for a 10x
Sensitivity Boost, Second-Generation ETD for Proteomics, Mass Resolution up to
20,000, and Highest Acquisition Speed
BILLERICA, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
Bruker Daltonics today launches the next-generation ultra-sensitive, ion trap
amaZon series. Delivering 10x improved MS/MS sensitivity over current platforms,
novel technology for accelerated data acquisition, significantly enhanced mass
resolution, and second-generation fast and sensitive ETD/PTR capabilities, this
unique, highest performance ion trap delivers unrivalled data quality and
extreme flexibility for a broad variety of applications.

The amaZon builds upon Bruker`s long experience in ion trap technologies, and is
designed to enhance capabilities in research areas such as bottom-up proteomics,
high-throughput and ultra-sensitive PTM analysis, metabolomics, compound
screening and identification, and detailed chemical and structural analysis. The
amaZon series is offered in two versions: amaZon ETD for proteomics, and amaZon
X for small molecule analysis and applied markets.

The new amaZonincorporates key inventions for unprecedented ion trap
capabilities:

* First commercial introduction of a double ion funnel transfer in ion traps,
delivering a new benchmark for sensitivity
* Unrivalled scan speed of 52,000 u/sec at better than unit resolution for
fastest UPLC applications and maximum duty cycle in data-dependent MS/MS and MSn
* Ultimate ion trap mass resolving power up to 20,000 in full scan mode across
the 50-3000 m/z range: in combination with Bruker`s patented peak recognition
technology SNAP IITM, theamaZonprovides isotopic peak resolution even for highly
charged ion species in ETD/PTR fragment spectra for the confident determination
of their monoisotopic masses.
* The latest ETD/PTR technology offering the most efficient, extremely robust
and sensitive peptide and protein fragmentation, as well as high-throughput PTM
analysis. Building upon the very successful ETD technology commercialized first
by Bruker, the combination of bottom-up CID or ETD and top-down ETD/PTR provides
new methodologies for detailed protein characterization.
* Zero Delay Alternating acquisition for high-speed ion polarity switching
without sensitivity and time compromise. Up to 20 Hz MS data acquisition in both
polarities is ideal in combination with fast UHPLC separations. Supported by
spectral MSn libraries, the amaZon is the ultimate ion trap mass spectrometer
for MS/MS based multi-compound screening.

Bruker Daltonics Vice President Dr. Arnd Ingendoh commented: "The performance of
the amaZon will completely redefine the use of ion traps across an increasing
range of application areas. With new, unparalleled levels of sensitivity,
acquisition speed and mass resolution combined with ease-of-use, smart
automation and an array of software modules for faster high-value information
generation, the amaZon offers a new level of performance and confidence in many
small molecule and applied market segments. In proteomics, the amaZon is a very
powerful ESI-MS/MS system with ultra-sensitive, fully automated ETD/PTR, and
represents a perfect complement to MALDI-TOF/TOF technology for the broadest
array of proteomic analysis capabilities."

The revolutionary new amaZon will be highlighted at Bruker's Annual Users
Meeting on Sunday, May 31st, 2009 before the 57th ASMS Conference on Mass
Spectrometry in Philadelphia, PA. For more information on this event, please
visit www.bdal.com/asms2009. For further product information please visit
www.bdal.com/amaZon.

ABOUT BRUKER DALTONICS: For more information about Bruker Daltonics and Bruker
Corporation (NASDAQ: BRKR), please visit www.bdal.com or www.bruker.com.

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Darwin Asa, Ph.D., +1-978-663-3660, ext. 1149
Life-Science Marketing Manager
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