Our History
MicrOmics Technologies: making the small moments in proteomics matter more.
2005
Our founder Ryan Kelly start his research on etched emitter at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
2005
Our Co-founder Kerry Nugent invented CaptiveSpray ionization source, and Ryan and Kerry worked together to use etched emitter for the CaptiveSpray ionization source
2016
Kerry sold Captive Spray to Bruker
2018
Ryan start NanoPot for single cell proteomic for ultra sensitive low input proteomics
2020
Official start of MicrOmics Technologies LLC
2020
Commercial offering of Constant i.d. Etched-Tip (CET) ESI Emitters
2024
Initial launch of integrated Nano Capillary Column
2025
ColuMate capillary Heating system launch
Our Mission
At MicrOmics Technologies, we push the boundaries of what’s possible in nano‑liquid chromatography (nanoLC), delivering ultimate resolution, sensitivity, and throughput. Our passion is designing and producing separation tools and emitters that give scientists the
performance they need—especially in demanding settings like single‑cell and clinical proteomics. Precision separations matter; they unlock discoveries.
Our Team
Xiaofeng Xie, PhD,
Manager and Chief Technology Officer
Ryan Kelly, PhD,
Chief Scientific Officer
Thy Truong, PhD
Director of Consumables
Nathaniel Axtell PhD,
Applications and Sales Specialist
Kerry Nugent, MS
Director of Marketing
Michael Williams
Lead Engineer
