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From Emergence to Response: Why Rapid Field Detection is Now a Global Priority
Learn how MX908 and VipIR provide rapid field detection of synthetic opioids, enabling real-time intelligence to combat the global drug crisis.
When Fentanyl Is Treated as a WMD, “Trace” Detection Takes on New Meaning
Treating fentanyl as a WMD shifts focus to trace detection, requiring tools capable of identifying nanogram-levels of chemical threats.
The Shadow Drug: Nitazenes
Learn how MX908 detects and identifies nitazene analogues, synthetic opioids 40x stronger than fentanyl that are driving the opioid crisis.
The Unseen Dangers of Synthetic Materials and EV Fires: Protecting Firefighters from Airborne Hazards
Fires from modern synthetic materials and EVs pose severe airborne hazards. Learn how XplorIR delivers real-time detection, identification, and quantification of these toxic gases.
Emerging Drug Alert: Purple Fentanyl
Purple fentanyl’s unpredictable potency makes it extremely dangerous; see how MX908 reduces exposure risk.
Momentum in the Fight Against Fentanyl: What New Federal Efforts Mean for Combating the Opioid Crisis
New federal laws—HALT, STOP, and DETECT Acts—boost the fight against opioids with enhanced detection, enforcement, and border security.
Reliable Drug Detection and Identification in Real Time
Reliable drug detection is more streamlined than ever, with the MX908 delivering results on-site, in seconds.
Op-Ed: Science on the Stand: How Smart Spectral Processing Transforms Chemical Identification at the Border
Learn how the VipIR’s Smart Spectral Processing algorithm uses Raman and FTIR technologies for accurate, fast chemical identification at the border.
Nerve Agent Detector: MX908 Handheld Mass Spectrometer
Nerve agent detectors are essential tools in identifying and neutralizing the potentially catastrophic effects of nerve agents.
Gray Death: What Every Officer Needs to Know About This Lethal Drug
Discover what law enforcement officers need to know about Gray Death—a lethal mix of opioids like fentanyl and carfentanil—and how the MX908 helps safely identify this deadly drug in the field.
Medetomidine aka ‘Rhino Tranq’: What to Know About This Emerging Illicit Drug
Medetomidine, or “rhino tranq”, is a potent veterinary sedative being used as a dangerous cutting agent with fentanyl, leading to fatal overdoses.
What the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Means for First Responders and National Security
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) boosts national security by including funding for the procurement of modern detection tools for military, law enforcement, and border patrol.
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