Why HP / Agilent?
While there is choice in the marketplace it is GMI’s opinion that the simplest, highest value, most rugged / durable choice with least risk and downtime…ie., lowest cost of ownership is an HP (Hewlett Packard) / Agilent system. Historically speaking: HP defined the market. 1965 HP enters the analytical instrumentation field with the acquisition of GC manufacturer F&M Scientific Corporation of Avondale, Pennsylvania. The acquisition allows HP to further expand its measuring and testing expertise into the area of chemical analysis. 1973 HP introduces first microprocessor controlled GC, the 5830. 1976 HP introduces world’s first benchtop GC/MS system, the 5992. 1979 HP introduces fused silica capillary columns for gas chromatography. 1984 HP introduces the 5890, the best-selling GC in history. 1984 HP introduces electronic pneumatics control. EPC 1994 HP introduces first version of ChemStation software. Simplicity AND horsepower 1995 GMI is incorporated to provide laboratories alternati
