About Us
We are revolutionizing chemical analysis with our simple handheld devices for vital health, safety, and defense tech applications, such as the illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats.
SIMPLE. SMART. SPEEDY.
Our Mission and Vision
908 Devices is making chemical analysis simple, smart, and speedy to empower people to take swift action in life-altering applications.
Our History
In 2012, we set out to revolutionize mass spec for chemical detection. It’s about making things simpler. Making things that help people do their jobs better. Finding new ways to democratize technology and put it in the hands of anyone.
Naming the company was one of our biggest hurdles. 908 Devices is a reference to 0.908, which is a point of stability and instability within ion trap mass spectrometers—the point at which the magic happens!
From 2012 – Present
2012
908 Devices is Founded in Boston, MA
2016
ZipChip Launches
Awards:
- ZipChip Receives R&D 100 Award
- ZipChip Receives The Scientist Top 10 Innovations Award
2017
MX908 Launches
Awards:
- MX908 Receives Instrument Business Outlook: Gold Award
2018
ISO9001 Facility Expansion (30,000 Sq Ft) in Boston, MA
2019
REBEL Launches
Awards:
- REBEL Receives The Analytical Scientist Innovation Award
2020
Stock: MASS Initial Public Offering on the Nasdaq
2021
Aero Module For MX908 Launches
Awards:
- Aero Module For MX908 Receives ASTORS Homeland Security Awards: Gold
2022
908 Devices Acquires TRACE Analytics GmbH
2023
MAVEN Launches
Awards:
- MAVEN Receives R&D 100 Award
2023
Life Science R&D Facility Expansion in Morrisville, NC
2023
Bioanalytics R&D Facility Expansion in Braunschweig
2023
MX908 Beacon Launches
Awards:
- MX908 Beacon Receives ASTORS Homeland Security Awards: Gold
2023
MAVERICK Launches
Awards:
- MAVERICK Receives The Analytical Scientist Innovation Award
- MAVERICK Receives R&D 100 Award
2024
908 Devices Acquires RedWave Technology
2024
R&D and Production Facility Expansion in Danbury, CT
2024
XplorIR Quantification Package Launches
Awards:
- XplorIR Receives The Firehouse Innovation Awards
2025
Repligen purchases bioprocessing analytics portfolio from 908 Devices
2025
VipIR Launches
APPLICATIONS
Analysis at the speed of life.
We focus on applications that are meaningful and impactful, where robust answers are needed quickly to make a difference in people’s lives.
Customs & Borders
Safeguard borders with advanced chemical detection to combat illegal activities such as smuggling, trafficking, and terrorism while ensuring the safe and lawful movement of goods and people.
Explosives & EOD
Reliably identify explosives, precursors, and other chemical threats with portable explosive detection solutions, enabling a comprehensive multi-threat response.
Hazardous Materials & CBRN
Rapid and real-time chemical identification of thousands of hazardous and toxic materials enables first responders to make decisions quickly and safely.
Careers
We are hardworking, passionate about what we do, and solve problems together. If that sounds like you – come work with us!
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