Smarter Automation, and better Connected Workflows
At JEOL JASON, every new release is shaped by one goal: helping scientists work more efficiently while making advanced NMR data analysis more accessible. Version 6.2 continues that philosophy, introducing a new algorithm for peak picking analysis, improved quantitative workflows, expanded interoperability, and an exciting preview of a new way to organize your data.
Whether you’re automating repetitive tasks, processing complex spectra, or integrating data from multiple NMR vendors, JASON 6.2 offers new tools designed to simplify your daily workflow.
Extend JASON with the new External Tools plugin
One of the biggest additions in JASON 6.2 is the new free External Tools plugin, opening the door to virtually unlimited workflow customization.
The plugin allows external command-line tools to be launched directly from within JASON. Commands can receive selected items, entire documents, or user input, making it straightforward to automate repetitive analyses or integrate your favorite third-party software into your existing workflow.
Because JASON stores data in open HDF5 and JSON formats, these external tools can be written in many popular programming languages. Python users can take advantage of our BeautifulJASON library, making it easy to build powerful custom scripts with minimal effort.
With AI-assisted coding becoming increasingly common, creating small automation scripts has never been easier. Whether you’re adding custom processing routines, connecting laboratory tools, or experimenting with AI-generated workflows, the External Tools plugin provides a flexible foundation for extending JASON beyond its built-in functionality.
A new peak picking algorithm
JASON 6.2 introduces a completely reworked neural-network-based 1D peak-picking algorithm, trained using improved machine-learning techniques to provide more reliable peak detection across a wide range of spectra.
Activate the new peak picking method in Settings-NMR-Peaks-Method and choose “CNN Only” to try it out!
More robust processing for quantitative NMR
Reliable processing is essential for quantitative NMR, especially when working with challenging datasets.
JASON 6.2 introduces several improvements that make routine processing more dependable. Automatic baseline and phase correction can now ignore specified spectral regions, allowing solvent suppression regions or other problematic areas to be excluded from calculations. Existing integration regions can even be reused automatically, while SMILEQ can update excluded baseline regions when appropriate.
We have also completely reworked the standard integration algorithm, improving numerical precision and increasing robustness when zero filling is applied. These enhancements help deliver more reliable quantitative results without additional manual intervention.
Better workflows throughout JASON
Many of the improvements in JASON 6.2 focus on making everyday work faster and more intuitive.
Interactive extraction of traces from 2D spectra now allows users to simply click (or click and drag) directly on the spectrum, eliminating the need to manually enter trace positions.
Additional usability improvements include:
- Displaying spectrum titles of multiple spectra in overlapped views
- Better control over annotation visibility
- Smarter table creation that preserves custom columns and equations
- Inverted chart axes for greater plotting flexibility
- Improved fitting reports and new nutation curve analysis tools
Each enhancement may seem small individually, but together they create a noticeably smoother user experience.
More molecular information at your fingertips
Understanding your molecular data is now even easier.
A new Table of Properties can be generated directly from any molecular structure, providing useful information including empirical formula, molecular weight, and exact mass. With a simple right-click, molecular information becomes immediately available for reporting or further analysis.
Expanded support for analytical workflows
JASON continues to strengthen its multi-vendor philosophy while supporting a wider range of analytical techniques.
JASON 6.2 introduces support for loading CIF (Crystallographic Information File) data directly into JASON, helping connect diffraction and NMR workflows within a single software environment. As part of JEOL’s Yokogushi 2.0 concept, this makes it easier to combine complementary analytical techniques when studying molecular structures.
Click here to learn more about JEOL’s diffraction methods.
Improved file handling
Working with different file types has become more convenient throughout JASON.
Standard files can now be opened directly from the JASON File Browser using their associated applications, while text files can be viewed inside JASON or opened externally when preferred. This is especially helpful when navigating sets of data including Readme.txt files, such as that from publications or shared by colleagues. Now you can review these notes and instructions directly within JASON, without switching to external software to locate and open the file.
Text and table items can also be exported directly as standard .txt files, making it easier to share results with colleagues or integrate them into external workflows.
Adaptive binning for metabolomics
The Binning plugin has also been enhanced with a new adaptive binning method.
Rather than using fixed-width bins, the new algorithm adjusts bin boundaries according to detected peak positions. This produces bins that better reflect the underlying spectral data and can improve downstream statistical analysis, particularly in metabolomics applications.
Preview: JASON Connect
We are introducing a preview of JASON Connect, an exciting new commercial plugin currently entering beta testing.
Designed for laboratories managing growing collections of spectra and molecular information, JASON Connect provides a searchable local database directly within JASON. Users can quickly find spectra, molecules, and associated information without leaving the software, helping keep valuable experimental data organized and accessible.
We’re initially releasing a preview of JASON Connect because we want to shape its future with real-world user feedback. If you’d like to help influence the next stage of development, we’d love to hear from you.
Available now
JASON 6.2 represents another important step in making scientific data analysis faster, smarter, and more connected. From a new peak picking option and customizable workflows to expanded file support and the introduction of JASON Connect, this release delivers practical improvements across the entire platform.
Download JASON 6.2 today and discover how these new features can improve your daily work. If you’re interested in joining the JASON Connect beta program, please get in touch, we’d love your feedback