Core Insights - Waters Corporation has launched the Charged Aerosol Detector (CAD) designed for seamless integration with Waters Empower Software, which is widely used for regulatory submissions in the pharmaceutical industry [1][5][10] - The CAD enables near-universal detection of a wide range of analytes, including those difficult to measure with traditional methods, enhancing the capabilities of laboratories in various sectors [2][3][7] Product Features - The CAD provides sensitive and reproducible measurements of analytes with little or no UV absorption, making it suitable for characterizing small molecules, biopharmaceuticals, food additives, and environmental pollutants [3][4] - It addresses common issues faced by users of multi-vendor LC-CAD configurations, such as dropped communications, with 70% of users reporting these problems [4][7][10] - The detector is compatible with various Waters liquid chromatography systems, including the Alliance iS HPLC System and ACQUITY UPLC Systems, ensuring broad applicability [4][5] Market Position - Waters Empower Software is utilized for approximately 80% of novel drug submissions to regulatory authorities, highlighting its critical role in the pharmaceutical industry [1][10] - The introduction of the CAD reinforces Waters' commitment to providing a comprehensive range of liquid chromatography detectors that are compatible with Empower Software, enhancing the user experience and operational efficiency [5][9] Availability - The Waters Charged Aerosol Detector is currently available for pre-order, with shipments expected to begin in April 2026 [5]

News Summary Empower Software is the industry's most established and compliant-ready chromatography data system (CDS), widely adopted globally and used to submit data for more than 80% of novel drugs to regulatory authorities.4 The new integration unlocks the ability to use MALS techniques in quality control for biotherapeutics, improving efficiency and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) readiness, while reducing end-user training in compliant settings. "Today's launch of Empower for Multi-Angle Light Scatt ...