Why Independence Matters in a Chromatography Data System
- Chromperfect
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Selecting the right chromatography data system is one of the most important decisions a laboratory makes. Software touches every part of the analytical workflow—data collection, processing, reporting, audit readiness, and long-term compliance. With so much depending on a single platform, laboratories need confidence that the system they choose will remain stable, supported, and aligned with their future needs.
This is where an independent chromatography data system offers unique advantages.
A CDS Shaped by Laboratories, Not Corporations
Most chromatography data systems are owned by large instrumentation companies. Their priorities shift, products evolve or disappear, and support often follows broader corporate strategies. History shows that once-popular CDS platforms can be merged, discontinued, or replaced—leaving laboratories with no clear upgrade path.
An independent chromatography data system operates differently.
Because development is not tied to instrument sales or corporate restructuring, the focus remains squarely on software quality, long-term stability, and providing continuity for the laboratories that rely on it every day. Laboratories benefit from predictable development, direct access to knowledgeable support, and a system built around real workflows rather than commercial bundling decisions.
Four Decades of Proven Reliability - Independent Chromatography Data System
Chromperfect is one of the few remaining independent chromatography data systems, and the longest-established still in development today. First released in 1982, it has been continuously improved for more than forty years. This heritage provides a level of reliability and maturity that newer systems cannot replicate.
Across generations of GC and HPLC instruments, Chromperfect has remained consistent—allowing laboratories to modernise their hardware without losing familiar software workflows. For regulated environments and long-term research programmes, continuity is essential.
Unbroken Compatibility from MS-DOS to Windows 11
One of the strongest advantages of an independent chromatography data system is long-term data accessibility. Chromperfect maintains unbroken file compatibility from its earliest versions on MS-DOS all the way to Windows 11.
This ensures that historical data remains readable, auditable, and secure even as operating systems, instrumentation, and IT policies evolve. For organisations with decades of analytical records, this capability is invaluable.
Freedom to Choose Your Instrumentation
Because Chromperfect is independent, it is not tied to any single instrument manufacturer. Laboratories can choose the GC or HPLC systems that make sense for their workflow—new or legacy—and run them on a single, unified platform.
In many cases, Chromperfect is now the only solution capable of supporting older instruments such as:
HP 5890 GC
Agilent 1100 HPLC
Early-generation autosamplers
This flexibility allows laboratories to extend the life of functional equipment while still benefiting from modern software, compliant audit trails, and secure data handling.
Stable, Predictable Development for the Long Term
Independence also ensures that development remains steady and focused. Chromperfect 10 represents the latest stage in a long and continuous evolution, incorporating modern drivers, workflow improvements, and compliance features—without abandoning the core strengths that customers rely on.
For laboratories, this means:
A consistent user experience
Clear upgrade paths
Long-term availability
Direct, knowledgeable support
These are challenges that large corporate ecosystems cannot always address.
Why Independence Matters More Than Ever
As the analytical industry continues to consolidate and instrumentation platforms change, many laboratories are re-evaluating their reliance on software tied to a single vendor. An independent chromatography data system provides stability in an environment where change is inevitable.
Independence ensures the software evolves with your needs—not with a corporate roadmap.
For laboratories that value reliability, continuity, and long-term data security, Chromperfect remains a trusted choice.
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