908 Devices provides handheld chemical analysis instruments that deliver laboratory‑grade detection of drugs, explosives, hazardous chemicals and gases at the point of need. Their portfolio—including the MX908 mass spectrometer, VipIR FTIR/Raman analyzer, XplorIR gas/vapor sensor, ProtectIR and ThreatID FTIR devices—offers rapid, trace‑level identification with cloud‑connected AI libraries and remote expert support for first responders, law‑enforcement, customs and hazmat teams.
Funding
$101M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
First responders, customs agents, and security personnel often lack portable tools that can quickly identify unknown chemicals, drugs, explosives, or hazardous materials on site, forcing reliance on slow laboratory analysis or bulky equipment.
Solution
908 Devices offers a portfolio of handheld chemical analysis instruments that bring laboratory‑grade detection to the point of need. The MX908 uses high‑pressure mass spectrometry to identify trace‑level drugs, explosives, and toxic agents within seconds. VipIR combines FTIR and Raman spectroscopy with proprietary Smart Spectral Processing to deliver a single, confident result from one sample for bulk solids and liquids. XplorIR provides real‑time gas and vapor identification at ppm concentrations, while ProtectIR and ThreatID enable rapid bulk solid/liquid analysis using FTIR without recalibration. Integrated cloud connectivity, machine‑learning‑enhanced libraries of tens of thousands of spectra, and mobile apps support fleet management, remote data upload, and expert “Reachback” assistance, allowing users to make immediate, data‑driven decisions in the field.
Target Audience
Primary customers are law‑enforcement agencies, customs and border protection, emergency‑response hazmat teams, and military or security units that require rapid, on‑site chemical identification.
Features
- Handheld high‑pressure mass spectrometry (HPMS) for trace‑level detection of drugs, explosives, and hazardous chemicals
- Dual‑mode FTIR/Raman spectroscopy with Smart Spectral Processing (SSP) for 3‑in‑1 analysis of powders and liquids
- Real‑time gas/vapor analysis at ppm levels using FTIR‑based XplorIR sensor
- Extensive spectral library (≈ 39,000+ compounds) continuously updated for emerging threats
- Cloud‑connected platform with AI‑driven identification, confidence scoring, and remote expert support
- Wi‑Fi/LTE enabled Team Leader app for fleet management, data aggregation, and over‑the‑air software updates
- Modular, calibration‑free FTIR devices (ThreatID) that switch seamlessly between solid, liquid, and gas sampling