GV Instruments

GV Instruments was a specialized manufacturer of high-performance mass spectrometry systems, primarily focusing on isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS), noble gas analysis, and thermal ionization mass spectrometry (TIMS). The company provided advanced analytical tools used in geosciences, environmental monitoring, and life science research to determine the isotopic composition of various elements. In 2006, GV Instruments was acquired by Thermo Electron Corporation, which subsequently merged with Fisher Scientific to become Thermo Fisher Scientific. This acquisition allowed Thermo Fisher to significantly strengthen its inorganic mass spectrometry portfolio and expand its offerings for high-precision isotopic analysis in both academic and industrial sectors.