Sciway participated as an exhibitor in the Ohio Mass Spectrometry Symposium (OMSS 2026), held at the Fawcett Event Center at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
As one of the longest-running annual events in the North American mass spectrometry community, OMSS was launched in 2003 and has been organized for over two decades by the Campus Chemical Instrument Center (CCIC) at Ohio State. The symposium serves as a high-level platform for researchers from academia, government, and industry to present scientific achievements, share methodologies, discuss technical challenges, and foster cross-sector collaboration.
Conference Overview
OMSS 2026 spotlighted frontier topics spanning metabolomics, proteomics, mass spectrometry imaging, advanced ionization techniques, instrument technology, and ambient mass spectrometry. The program featured invited keynote lectures, Lunch & Learn sessions, oral presentations, poster sessions, and dedicated networking breaks throughout both days.
Sciway at OMSS 2026
As a Chinese manufacturer of on-site laboratory gas generation solutions, Sciway returned to the OMSS exhibition floor to present a prototype of the Sciway X-Series Nitrogen Generator.
Engineered to meet the rigorous gas purity and flow demands of modern analytical laboratories, the X-Series incorporates several distinctive design elements:
Under-Bench Form Factor: At under 70 cm in height, the all-in-one unit slides beneath standard laboratory workbenches, preserving valuable bench space.
Touchscreen Control Panel: A built-in display provides real-time system monitoring and automated maintenance alerts, simplifying daily operation.
LC-MS Optimized: Purpose-built for liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry workflows, the X-Series is compatible with nitrogen requirements across all major mass spectrometer brands and models.
Reliable, Cost-Effective Purity: By generating high-purity nitrogen on demand, the system eliminates the need for repeated cylinder deliveries and changeouts, reducing both operational cost and workflow disruption.
Sciway and Ohio State: A Growing Partnership
Sciway's collaboration with The Ohio State University predates the symposium. In Q4 2025, a Sciway X-NG Nitrogen Generator was installed in an Ohio State research laboratory, where it has since delivered uninterrupted performance. The X-NG supplies a continuous nitrogen stream suitable for mass spectrometers from multiple vendors, reinforcing Sciway's role as a practical, dependable partner in academic research environments.
Looking Ahead
OMSS continues to be a key convening point for the global mass spectrometry community. For Sciway, the symposium offered not only the opportunity to demonstrate products but also to engage directly with scientists, gather field feedback from active users, and translate real-world requirements into product refinements. Sciway remains committed to supporting the mass spectrometry community with stable, economical, and user-friendly gas solutions.
About Sciway
Sciway designs and manufactures on-site gas generation systems for analytical laboratories worldwide. By replacing cylinder-dependent workflows with on-demand nitrogen generation, Sciway helps research teams improve uptime, reduce operating costs, and focus on discovery.
