Corporate Policy
Our mission
PTR-MS – The Solution for Online Trace Gas Analysis
We provide detection systems that go beyond standard mass spectrometry.
We want our instruments to be better, more sensitive and faster than other systems.
We aim to provide our customers with equipment at the leading-edge of technology.
The development of new applications using PTR-MS technology and constructing customized solutions satisfies the needs of our customers. Individualized after-sales services and support is what defines our relationship with our clients. The unique features of our PTR-MS technology – fast measurement, low detection limit and continuous monitoring – is what characterizes all of our instruments.
Our business domains
Fundamental Research
Our broad academic customer base at universities and other research institutions provide the world with new scientific insights and publications by using the unique and novel advantages of our PTR-MS instruments. The very low detection limits of a few pptv (absolute concentration measurement capability) as well as online and real time measurement of VOCs are the main benefits of our high-sensitivity PTR-MS. We have experience in developing customized PTR-MS solutions for specific problems for public and private research facilities.
Analytical Laboratories
Quality control and other analytical tasks in laboratories can benefit from our fast and ultra-sensitive quantification of compounds. Time is saved by measuring without specially conditioning the samples (work-up procedures) before injecting them into the PTR-MS and obtaining results in real-time.
Process monitoring
The unique features of PTR-MS fulfil real-time monitoring needs in the fields of quality control, production plant surveillance and emission control. Mass spectrometric signals relating to relevant compounds can be observed with a high resolution, quantified continuously on-site and controlled remotely via the intranet/internet. Thus production failures may be reduced, product quality can be controlled and improved and the plant safety increased.
Our philosophy
We are convinced by the advantages of our technology and are consequently researching and developing to improve our PTR-MS products to satisfy the different needs of our present and future customers.
Our customers are our most important assets and for us every client is a key-account. We work together with our clients on individual solutions and provide customized products. High standards in after-sales service and support are key to satisfy our customers.
Our employees are highly skilled and trained experts, ensuring that our products meet the requirements of our customers. We strive for best quality at all stages of production and support processes.
Innovation is our history and our future. We are continuously developing our technology and cooperate intensively with universities and researchers all over the world.
We want to achieve sustainable growth and we work for the satisfaction of all of our stakeholders.
IONICON supports the participation of scientists from less developed nations to the 4th Gordon Research Conference on Biogenic Hydrocarbons and the Atmosphere. For information on the conference please visit the GRC website.


