10 Nov

Oxford Instruments launches X-Spin software to simplify benchtop NMR workflows and support laboratory compliance

Oxford Instruments today announces X-Spin, its new NMR acquisition software platform for the X-Pulse and X-Pulse 90 benchtop NMR spectrometers.

Developed to address increasing demands for efficiency, traceability and regulatory compliance, X-Spin helps laboratories acquire reliable NMR data more quickly, standardise workflows across users, and support data integrity requirements in regulated environments.

Designed for both research and regulated environments, X-Spin simplifies experiment setup while providing the control and traceability required by modern laboratories. The software enables users of all experience levels to quickly acquire high-quality NMR data through pre-configured experiment parameters and automated shim routines, reducing training requirements and making benchtop NMR more accessible across the laboratory.

At the same time, X-Spin provides experienced users with full control over acquisition parameters and the ability to save and recall experimental methods, helping laboratories standardise operating procedures to ensure consistent results.

For regulated laboratories, X-Spin introduces role-based user access, password-protected accounts and comprehensive audit trails. Secure user management and automatic recording of user actions help support data integrity, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. The software is also designed to support laboratory qualification activities, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ) and Performance Qualification (PQ), helping organisations implement NMR systems within established quality frameworks.

X-Spin integrates seamlessly with Oxford Instruments’ X-Auto automation platform, enabling automated sample handling, queue management and higher laboratory throughput. By combining automation with secure workflows and flexible experiment management, laboratories can increase productivity without sacrificing control or compliance.

First launched in September 2019, Oxford Instruments’ X-Pulse brought true broadband multinuclear capability to benchtop NMR, while X-Pulse 90, launched in August 2025, has extended performance through higher sensitivity, improved spectral dispersion and faster data acquisition. Now, combining these spectrometers with X-Spin provides laboratories with a complete benchtop NMR solution that combines advanced analytical performance with streamlined workflows, automation and compliance-focused data management.

Iain Anderson, Director of Product Marketing at Oxford Instruments, said:

"Laboratories face growing pressure to deliver faster results while maintaining data integrity. We wanted to create software that makes NMR easier for every user while providing greater control, traceability and flexibility. X-Spin represents a significant step forward, addressing these challenges by simplifying NMR workflows, supporting compliance and enabling automation. Whether supporting routine quality control, regulated pharmaceutical workflows or advanced research, it helps laboratories work more efficiently and with greater confidence."

X-Spin is compatible with Oxford Instruments X-Pulse and X-Pulse 90 benchtop NMR spectrometers and is available to order now.

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