TRACE Analytics
908 Devices is dedicated to providing next-generation chemical analysis tools that deliver rapid, field-ready solutions for vital health, safety, and defense applications. Their mission is to make the invisible visible and the unknown known through advanced portable detection technologies. They serve first responders, law enforcement, border security, military, correctional facilities, and the life sciences sector by enabling quick and accurate identification of chemical threats, drugs, pesticides, and hazardous materials at the point of need. Their innovative handheld devices leverage high-pressure mass spectrometry (HPMS) to provide fast, reliable, and easy-to-use analysis in challenging environments.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
TRACE Analytics
Products
Handheld trace-level mass spectrometer
Rugged handheld mass spectrometer for real-time trace-level detection and identification of residues, vapors and aerosols at the point of need.
Handheld infrared gas and vapor analyzer
Handheld infrared analyzer for rapid identification and quantification of gas- and vapor-phase compounds in the field.
Handheld FTIR for bulk identification
Compact FTIR device designed for identification of bulk liquids and solids using spectral fingerprinting and integrated reference libraries.
Portable FTIR mixture analyzer
Portable FTIR-based system for analysis of complex mixtures across solids, liquids and gases in field operations.
Area monitoring accessory for aerosol and vapor surveillance
Area-monitoring module that enables long-duration emplacement and remote viewing to monitor aerosolized and vapor chemical threats from a safe distance.
Handheld trace-level mass spectrometer
Rugged handheld mass spectrometer for real-time trace-level detection and identification of residues, vapors and aerosols at the point of need.
Handheld infrared gas and vapor analyzer
Handheld infrared analyzer for rapid identification and quantification of gas- and vapor-phase compounds in the field.
Handheld FTIR for bulk identification
Compact FTIR device designed for identification of bulk liquids and solids using spectral fingerprinting and integrated reference libraries.
Portable FTIR mixture analyzer
Portable FTIR-based system for analysis of complex mixtures across solids, liquids and gases in field operations.
Area monitoring accessory for aerosol and vapor surveillance
Area-monitoring module that enables long-duration emplacement and remote viewing to monitor aerosolized and vapor chemical threats from a safe distance.
Services
Cloud-based platform for centralized configuration, firmware and target-list distribution, and operational oversight of deployed field instruments.
Curated spectral and compound database resources to support automated spectral matching and identification workflows on field instruments, updated for emerging targets and adulterants.
On-call expert analyst support for rapid spectral review, reporting and guidance during complex field identifications.
Instructor-led and on-demand training covering device operation, sampling techniques, mission modes, scenario-based use, and field best practices.
Advisory support to navigate grant programs and public procurement channels for acquisition of field chemical identification systems.
Cloud-based platform for centralized configuration, firmware and target-list distribution, and operational oversight of deployed field instruments.
Curated spectral and compound database resources to support automated spectral matching and identification workflows on field instruments, updated for emerging targets and adulterants.
On-call expert analyst support for rapid spectral review, reporting and guidance during complex field identifications.
Instructor-led and on-demand training covering device operation, sampling techniques, mission modes, scenario-based use, and field best practices.
Advisory support to navigate grant programs and public procurement channels for acquisition of field chemical identification systems.
Expertise Areas
- Field-deployable chemical detection across solids, liquids, vapors and aerosols
- Trace-level mass spectrometry and trace sampling workflows
- Bulk material and mixture identification using FTIR
- Infrared gas and vapor spectroscopy for rapid field analysis
Key Technologies
- Miniaturized mass spectrometry
- Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
- Infrared gas/vapor spectroscopy
- Aerosol sampling and swab collection modules
News & Updates
Deployment of MX908 devices in Belgian and Greek prisons to combat drug infiltration.
Real-time chemical analysis supporting first responders and hazmat teams.
The evolution of handheld chemical detection devices for first responders.
Leadership update at 908 Devices.
Integration of 908 Devices' technology into emergency response.
Implementation of advanced detection technology at borders.
Deployment of MX908 devices in Belgian and Greek prisons to combat drug infiltration.
Real-time chemical analysis supporting first responders and hazmat teams.
The evolution of handheld chemical detection devices for first responders.
Leadership update at 908 Devices.
Integration of 908 Devices' technology into emergency response.
Implementation of advanced detection technology at borders.