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Application Notes & Snapshots
Why Correctional Facilities Are Moving Beyond Colorimetric Drug Tests
Learn why correctional facilities and jails are moving beyond unreliable colorimetric drug tests, adopting MX908 for rapid, accurate narcotics detection and improved safety
Narcotics Analyzer for Identifying Drugs in Jail
Discover how the MX908 handheld narcotics analyzer helps jails and correctional facilities rapidly detect trace-level drugs in mail and other contraband, enhancing safety and security.
Increase Confidence and Safety in Explosive Identification
Enhance explosive threat response with the VipIR Raman FTIR analyzer that delivers fast, high-confidence identification of unknown materials in the field. VipIR gives EOD teams faster, safer, and more reliable explosive identification in the field, eliminating multiple instruments and boosting decision-making confidence.
Elevate Your PID with XplorIR
Pairing a PID with XplorIR enables responders to quickly and confidently detect, identify, and quantify hazardous gases and vapors—giving them a complete picture for faster, safer decision-making in the field.
Brochures & Flyers
ProtectIR New Condensed Phase Mixture Analysis
ProtectIR new condensed phase mixture analysis includes true positive and false positive rates and success rates of single or multi-component mixtures.
Trace Identification of Nitazenes
This mission brief covers the advantages of using MX908 for the trace identification of nitazenes.
XplorIR Quantification Package
The XplorIR can now simultaneously identify and quantify hazardous gases and vapors with this new package pairing.
XplorIR: Gas Identification for Rapid Response
Learn how the XplorIR provides positive gas identification during an explosion at a clandestine meth lab.
Case Studies
Rapid Chemical Spill Identification with ProtectIR FTIR
ProtectIR enables rapid chemical spill identification, helping responders contain nitric acid safely and prevent environmental harm in Ukraine.
MX908 Helps Resolve Bolivia Mass Poisoning
Discover how the MX908 portable spectrometer rapidly solved a dimethylphosphite poisoning case in Bolivia.
The Impact of Drug Case Delays on Officer Morale
Drug case delays from overwhelmed forensic labs slow investigations and negatively impact officer morale, leaving officers frustrated as suspects often return to the community before results are available.
Leveraging MX908 in Overdose Investigations
The MX908 provides rapid, on-site chemical identification that enhances safety and accelerates evidence gathering during overdose investigations.
Podcasts
Hazmat, Detection, and the Hidden Threats We Face
Dr. Mark Norman joins The Firefighters Podcast to talk about the evolution of hazmat detection – from lab tech to tools you can take to the field.
The HazMat Guys Podcast, Part 2: Measuring Aerosols
Listen to Episode 291, Part 2 of the HazMat Guys Podcast on Aerosols. The guys discuss common techniques used to measure aerosols and how to keep safe while responding to aerosolized threats.
The HazMat Guys Podcast, Part 1: What are Aerosols?
Listen to Episode 290, Part 1 of the HazMat Guys Podcast to learn more about aerosol threats and the challenges they pose to responders.
Published Articles
The Procurement Pendulum Swings Back
908 Devices is advancing CBRN defense with portable, high-precision detection tools like the MX908—trusted globally for rapid field identification, real-time intelligence, and mission-ready support.
The Current State of the Opioid Crisis & Other Emerging Threats
This article examines the evolving opioid crisis, highlighting the need for advanced detection technologies and coordinated prevention efforts to combat synthetic opioid crisis.
Catching a RedWave
Explore how 908 Devices’ acquisition of RedWave Technology is revolutionizing chemical detection with advanced mass spectrometry and FTIR solutions, expanding capabilities for public safety and military applications.
Identifying Chemicals Precisely Through Trace Analysis is Now a Reality, Opening New Doors for Customs Officers
This article, authored by our own John Johnson, was originally published in WCO News, Issue 3/ 2023. This article introduces MX908 which enables field officers to analyze trace materials left on any items and obtain the specific name of a trace-level substance. Not only can they confirm or allay their suspicions rapidly, but they can also proceed to physical inspection with all the precautions needed.
Specification Sheets
VipIR Specification Sheet – Customs & Borders
Learn about the features and performance of VipIR, a portable 3-in-1 device that utilizes Raman, FTIR and SSP to identify thousands of chemicals.
ProtectIR Specification Sheet
Learn about the features and performance of ProtectIR, a portable FTIR device designed for analyzing solid and liquid threats.
XplorIR Specification Sheet
Learn about the specifications for XplorIR, enabling continuous detection and identification of gas threats, even within complex mixtures.
InterceptIR Specification Sheet
Learn about the features and performance of InterceptIR, rapid gas identifier for unmanned systems.
Tech Notes
SmartID: Integrated Raman, FTIR, SSP
Discover how the VipIR SmartID workflow integrates Raman, FTIR, and Smart Spectral Processing to deliver fast, accurate, and safe field-based chemical identification.
Infrared Gas Identification in Any Condition: Adaptive Atmospheric Correction of the XplorIR
Learn how XplorIR achieves accurate gas sample identification.
Understanding Limits of Identification of the XplorIR
XplorIR’s Limit of Identification can be determined for a given meter and chemical product under specific operational conditions.
Aerosol Detection and Identification with MX908
Read this tech note full of field test data to understand how the MX908 with Aero works when detecting aerosolized chemicals.
Testimonials
A Conversation with Christina Baxter About Fentanyl
Dr. Christina Baxter is the CEO of Emergency Response TIPS, LLC and a partner in Hazard3, LLC which provides practical, evidence-based solutions for emergency response.
A Conversation with Christina Baxter About Aerosol Hazards
Dr. Christina Baxter is the CEO of Emergency Response TIPS, LLC and a partner in Hazard3, LLC which provides practical, evidence-based solutions for emergency response.
Conversations with Patrick Glynn, Christina Baxter, and Michael Gray
A trio of industry experts shares their perspectives on the MX908.
Videos
VipIR and the 908 Devices Toolbox
Discover how the latest chemical detection technology is transforming hazmat and emergency response. Learn about advanced tools like the VipIR, XplorIR, and Team Leader app that deliver faster, more confident chemical identification in the field.
Chemical Analyzers for Hazmat
Discover 908 Devices’ suite of handheld chemical analyzers for fast, accurate identification of unknown solids, liquids, gases, and aerosols.
Interview: RSK Media Interviews Kevin J. Knopp
RSK Media, Rizwan Chaudhrey, visited Boston and met with 908 Devices CEO, Kevin J. Knopp. Topics included key business drivers, the RedWave Technology acquisition, and the future of life sciences.
ThreatID – Gas Cell Module Demonstration
This video focuses on how the ThreatID gas cell module is capable of identifying over 5600 chemicals.
Webinars On Demand
From Emergence to Response: Mapping Substance Trends Across Intelligence Streams
Discover how to track and analyze emerging drug trends using multi-source intelligence, including online communities and forensic data, to stay ahead of new threats and improve field detection.
In Their Words: How One Corrections Team Stops Drugs at the Gate
This webinar features corrections professionals sharing real-world strategies for contraband detection, highlighting tools like the MX908, K9s, and advanced mail screening protocols.
Realtime Insights through Reachback Data Review
Explore how real‑time field detection and intelligence help agencies identify emerging street drug trends early and respond faster to evolving threats.
Hazmat Response Reinvented: How DroneDog and InterceptIR are Changing the Game
Explore how cutting-edge tools like DroneDog and InterceptIR are transforming remote hazmat response.
White Papers
Shedding Light on Medetomidine Detection
Gain insight into how early medetomidine detection with MX908 enhances situational awareness by aligning field intelligence with forensic and public health reporting.
Making the Unknown Known in HazMat
Discover how modern tools transform hazmat incident command by enabling faster gas identification, real‑time team coordination, and more defensible decision‑making in high‑pressure response scenarios.
Narcotics Interdiction to WMD Defense
This white paper covers an overview of how the 2025 fentanyl WMD designation and the closure of the de minimis loophole transform narcotics enforcement, requiring advanced detection capabilities and new national security–aligned operational standards.
The Emerging Threat of Nitazenes in the Synthetic Opioid Crisis
Discover how nitazenes—synthetic opioids up to 40x stronger than fentanyl—are fueling a new wave in the overdose crisis. Learn about detection challenges, real-world case studies, and advanced tools like the MX908 in this essential whitepaper.
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