Introducing the Lab-Forward Trade-Up Program for IC

Trading up your current IC system has never been faster or easier. You can trade a Thermo Fisher Scientific instrument or an instrument from another manufacturer for valuable credit toward one of the state-of-the-art IC systems in our portfolio. We even have flexible financing options to reduce the impact on your budget. The Lab-Forward Trade-Up Program is our way of helping you keep up with the speed of science.

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Overcome the barriers to trading in your IC system

This on-demand webinar discusses barriers to replacing your IC system and provides tips to enable you to upgrade.


Why trade up to a new IC instrument?

You know the ins and outs of your lab’s workflow better than anyone else. More than likely, you have a running list of bottlenecks in your existing analytical workflow that you would like to work out. Perhaps you already know the way to accelerate your work is to upgrade to the latest technology or even switch vendors altogether. However, making that leap can seem like an enormous commitment. And yet, for every reason you may have to hang on to your current instruments, there is a list of reasons to trade up to the latest we have to offer. The following is just a glimpse of the benefits you can expect.

Take full advantage of the latest IC columns and consumables

  • Meet current and future method requirements with a vast array of column chemistries and formats.
  • Explore the potential of gradients with Reagent-Free Ion Chromatography (RFIC).
  • Reduce run times using 4 µm particle columns in combination with a high-pressure IC (HPIC) system.
  • Use eCommerce to order columns and consumables whenever and wherever it is convenient for you.

Greater accuracy, reproducibility, and robustness with Reagent-Free Ion Chromatography (RFIC)

  • Remove variability in eluent preparation.
  • Extend the lifetime and consistent performance of pump heads by only exposing them to Deionized (DI) water.
  • Get reliable trace (ng/L) ion determinations using electrolytic suppression with RFIC for best signal to noise ratio.
  • Use Viper fittings to consistently achieve minimal dead volume tubing connections for optimum chromatographic performance.

Faster run times for higher throughput

  • Shorten run times and increase throughput combining the enhanced resolution of 4 µm columns with the higher back pressure capabilities of High Pressure IC (HPIC) systems.

Simplified operation that reduces training costs and saves time

  • Avoid the labor and hazard of manual eluent preparation with high-purity RFIC.
  • Eliminate suppressor regenerant preparation by recirculating suppressed eluent with electrolytic suppression.
  • Reduce costly system setup errors by eliminating manual logging and track usage with consumables device monitoring.

Guaranteed access to the service, support and parts you need

  • Comprehensive application and instrument support that includes in-person training and eLearning.

Take full advantage of the latest IC columns and consumables

  • Meet current and future method requirements with a vast array of column chemistries and formats.
  • Explore the potential of gradients with Reagent-Free Ion Chromatography (RFIC).
  • Reduce run times using 4 µm particle columns in combination with a high-pressure IC (HPIC) system.
  • Use eCommerce to order columns and consumables whenever and wherever it is convenient for you.

Greater accuracy, reproducibility, and robustness with Reagent-Free Ion Chromatography (RFIC)

  • Remove variability in eluent preparation.
  • Extend the lifetime and consistent performance of pump heads by only exposing them to Deionized (DI) water.
  • Get reliable trace (ng/L) ion determinations using electrolytic suppression with RFIC for best signal to noise ratio.
  • Use Viper fittings to consistently achieve minimal dead volume tubing connections for optimum chromatographic performance.

Faster run times for higher throughput

  • Shorten run times and increase throughput combining the enhanced resolution of 4 µm columns with the higher back pressure capabilities of High Pressure IC (HPIC) systems.

Simplified operation that reduces training costs and saves time

  • Avoid the labor and hazard of manual eluent preparation with high-purity RFIC.
  • Eliminate suppressor regenerant preparation by recirculating suppressed eluent with electrolytic suppression.
  • Reduce costly system setup errors by eliminating manual logging and track usage with consumables device monitoring.

Guaranteed access to the service, support and parts you need

  • Comprehensive application and instrument support that includes in-person training and eLearning.

Put your best lab forward with exclusive financing

Put your best lab forward with exclusive financing

We won’t let budgetary constraints hold you back from making the essential equipment purchases you need to grow your lab. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are uniquely positioned to offer a wide range of financial and leasing services. Whether you would benefit from a deferred payment plan, one of our leasing options or interest-free financing, our financing experts can put together a payment plan that works for you.

*All financing options are subject to formal credit approval; interest rates and programs may vary by country.


Move your lab forward with the right system for you

The Thermo Scientific Dionex Inuvion Core IC system, Thermo Scientific Dionex Inuvion IC system, Thermo Scientific Dionex Integrion HPIC system and Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-6000 HPIC system featured below are part of the Lab-Forward Trade-Up Program. They all come with the reliability and robustness you have come to expect from our Dionex IC systems. Click on the “Learn more” button for an in-depth look at each instrument’s features and capabilities. You can also reach out to one of our sales specialists and we’ll help you choose the right system for your lab.

I have an older Thermo Scientific Dionex IC. What instrument is recommended?

Find discontinued Dionex IC instruments and their suggested equivalent instrument below.

ProductDiscontinued dateRecommended replacement product
Dionex ICS-900 IC systemFebruary 2016Dionex Inuvion Core IC system
Dionex ICS-1000 IC systemMay 2009Dionex Inuvion IC system
Dionex ICS-1100 IC systemFebruary 2016Dionex Inuvion IC system
Dionex ICS-1500 IC systemMay 2009Dionex Inuvion IC system
Dionex ICS-1600 IC systemFebruary 2016Dionex Inuvion IC system
Dionex ICS-2000 IC systemMay 2009Dionex Inuvion IC system
Dionex ICS-2100 IC systemFebruary 2016Dionex Inuvion IC system
Dionex ICS-2500 IC systemDecember 2005Dionex ICS-6000 HPIC system
Dionex ICS-3000 IC systemMay 2010Dionex ICS-6000 HPIC system
Dionex ICS-5000 HPIC systemNovember 2012Dionex ICS-6000 HPIC system
Dionex ICS-5000+ HPIC systemDecember 2018Dionex ICS-6000 HPIC system

The value of your current IC system will be evaluated by trained Thermo Fisher Scientific personnel based on type of instrument, age and condition. We’ll ask you some questions on the history of your system in order to provide an accurate estimate on its value.

Most IC systems are eligible for a trade-in credit. Eligible systems include, but are not limited to: 

  • Discontinued Thermo Scientific Dionex IC systems
  • Other vendor systems

Please note that for modular IC systems, a pump must be included to qualify for a trade-in.

The value of the system traded in will be dependent on type, age and condition. 

We are no longer removing used systems for the lab as part of the program. Your system will be used to determine eligibility and the credit value toward your new instrument purchase. You can then keep or dispose of your used system at your discretion.

We have your back on method transfer and training with specialized staff who can give you a helping hand. Do not hesitate to reach out to your local sales contact for details.

We will work with you to ensure that results with a new system will be equivalent to, and in many cases better than, what you are getting currently for your application.

These promotions are available to customers in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the USA, and unless otherwise stated on each product page. Other restrictions may apply.


Lab partners for life

Lab partners for life

As a long-standing global company, we are a trusted partner to labs around the world. While our primary commitment is to developing instruments at the forefront of technology, we also believe that these instruments best serve science when they are in the hands of as many scientists as possible. That’s why we are equally committed to helping remove as many barriers of entry to our technology as possible by providing financing solutions, extensive training support and unique opportunities like our Lab-Forward Trade-Up Program.


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