SepSolve integrates Hyperchrom GC technology for next-generation analytical performance
17 July 2025
SepSolve Analytical Ltd (Peterborough, UK) is pleased to announce the addition of the HyperChrom GC to its portfolio of advanced separation technologies. This move marks a significant step forward in the development of hyper-fast gas chromatography (GC), as SepSolve commits its technical expertise and global infrastructure to further enhance this ground-breaking technology.
Developed by Dr Peter Boeker, Associate Professor at the University of Bonn, Germany, the HyperChrom GC features a novel flow-field thermal gradient (FF-TG) design, which replaces conventional GC ovens with direct resistive heating and a controlled thermal gradient. This design allows for ultra-fast heating and cooling cycles, achieving high-resolution separations in seconds.
SepSolve’s decision to integrate HyperChrom into its product family reflects the company’s commitment to performance, reliability, and continued innovation in analytical science. HyperChrom also aligns perfectly with SepSolve’s broader portfolio, complementing its fast-acquiring BenchTOF2™ time-of-flight mass spectrometers. Together, these technologies create a powerful platform for high-throughput screening, delivering rapid separations alongside full-range, high-quality mass spectra for confident compound identification.
“The development of the HyperChrom GC has always been driven by a desire to push the boundaries of gas chromatography through novel thinking and precision engineering,” said Dr Peter Boeker. “I’m excited to see the instrument enter its next chapter with SepSolve, and to remain involved as its consultant. With its deep expertise in separation science and strong global reach, SepSolve is ideally placed to advance HyperChrom’s evolution and extend its impact in laboratories worldwide.”
Nigel Fry, CEO of SepSolve Analytical & Markes International, said, “SepSolve’s mission has always been to empower laboratories with faster, smarter, and more sustainable analytical tools. The HyperChrom GC embodies those values, so we are honoured to build on Dr Boeker’s achievements and ensure this powerful technology reaches its full potential under the SepSolve name.”
Compatible with a range of detectors – including flame ionisation detection (FID), quadrupole mass spectrometry (QMS), and time-of-flight mass spectrometry (TOF MS) – and suitable for use with automated sample-handling systems, the HyperChrom GC delivers flexibility across a wide range of applications. It enables laboratories to process over 1,000 samples per day while reducing carrier gas consumption and energy usage, supporting both operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.
“We’re excited to unlock the full application potential of HyperChrom GC,” said Dr Laura McGregor, Head of the SepSolve Product Group.
“Its unique capabilities open new opportunities for rapid, high-throughput analysis across a wide range of sectors – from environmental and food testing to petrochemical and fragrance applications. With the platform now supported by SepSolve’s rigorous quality standards and global network, we’re looking forward to driving new developments in separation science.”
As part of its integration into SepSolve Analytical, HyperChrom GC has undergone comprehensive validation and quality assurance testing. Customers will now benefit from SepSolve’s global technical support, streamlined workflows and proven long-term reliability.
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