About Us

IONICON brings over 25 years of experience in developing, manufacturing, and supporting state-of-the-art analytical analyzers. As the global leader in PTR-MS technology, the company has delivered more than 700 instruments to prominent scientists and industrial partners worldwide. Our product portfolio ranges from highly customized analytical instruments and comprehensive testing services to automated air monitoring solutions. We are at home both in academic research as well as in real-time industrial monitoring applications. To ensure seamless operation, IONICON is dedicated to "zero downtime" customer support, giving clients direct access to real technical experts whenever assistance is needed.

Powered by Proton Transfer Reaction (PTR) technology, IONICON instruments offer soft, highly efficient ionization that delivers exceptional sensitivity and low detection limits with minimal sample fragmentation. By eliminating the time-consuming sample preparation and gas chromatography pre-separation steps typically required by traditional methods, these systems perform real-time, sub-second concentration analyses across hundreds of organic and inorganic compounds. This analytical scope can be further expanded using Selective Reagent Ions (SRI). Engineered for outstanding mass resolution across a broad mass range, IONICON PTR-TOF systems feature patented TRU-E/N technology and well-defined ion chemistry, providing exceptional reliability.

Known for their speed, accuracy, and extreme robustness, IONICON PTR-MS instruments adapt to virtually any environment. Their versatility is proven around the globe, operating everywhere from remote field sites like the Amazon rainforest and the Arctic to industrial petrochemical plants and semiconductor cleanrooms. Furthermore, these systems are routinely deployed on specialized research platforms, including mobile laboratories, medical diagnostic facilities, NASA aircraft and at CERN.

What sets IONICON apart is their foundation as the original inventors of PTR-MS technology. By combining this deep institutional knowledge with continuous, active research, IONICON provides tailored consultation to help customers maximize data insights and achieve a rapid return on investment. Clients benefit not just from superior technology, but also from personalized expert training and comprehensive, ongoing support.