908 Devices

908 Devices Our next-generation chemical analysis tools provide answers at the point-of-need in vital health and safety applications.

We make point-of-need-devices ranging from rugged, handheld chemical detection tools to compact, tiny footprint analyzers and fast separation devices. These uncomplicated purpose-built devices provide users with the power to redefine their workflows by getting actionable answers at the point of need. Our devices are being used for critical applications across the globe in the life sciences and fie

ld forensic markets. 908 Devices is headquartered in the heart of Boston, where we research, design and manufacture innovative products based on high-pressure mass spectrometry (HPMS) and microfluidic separation technology. For more information, visit 908devices.com.

Chile just made the largest drug seizure in its history—and it almost didn't happen.108 tons of co***ne HCl and ketamine...
06/10/2026

Chile just made the largest drug seizure in its history—and it almost didn't happen.

108 tons of co***ne HCl and ketamine, hidden not in the wood but in the wood itself. Traffickers chemically impregnated timber shipments with narcotics — a m**hod specifically designed to defeat X-ray scanners and challenge even trained K-9 units.

1,080 tons of contaminated lumber. 45 containers. Ports in Arica, Valparaíso, and San Antonio. Destinations across Europe, North America, and beyond.

This is what sophisticated drug trafficking looks like in 2026 — and it's exactly the threat MX908 was built for.

When contraband is engineered to be invisible to conventional detection, chemistry doesn't lie. MX908 identifies trace narcotics — including co***ne HCl and ketamine — on contact, cutting through even the most innovative concealment m**hods in seconds.

The smuggling m**hods are evolving. The question is whether your detection capability is keeping pace.

https://bit.ly/4uWrSqZ

We are delighted to share that our VipIR 3-in-1 chemical analyzer was awarded Top Product at the LaborExpo 2026 in Pragu...
06/09/2026

We are delighted to share that our VipIR 3-in-1 chemical analyzer was awarded Top Product at the LaborExpo 2026 in Prague last week. Thank you to our partner Tomas Cernohorsky with [tag] RMI, sro for collecting the award on our behalf. Learn more about VipIR: https://908devices.com/products/vipir/

908 Devices is exhibiting at the IAFC - International Association of Fire Chiefs Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conf...
06/08/2026

908 Devices is exhibiting at the IAFC - International Association of Fire Chiefs Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference on June 18-21 in Baltimore, MD. You can find us at Booth 611 in the foyer outside of the exhibit hall. Stop by for a hands-on demo with our chemical devices VipIR, XplorIR, MX908, and ProtectIR. We also have several workshops going on throughout the conference. See all the details here: https://908devices.com/events/international-hazardous-materials-response-teams-conference-iafc/

We're exhibiting next week at the National Sheriffs' Association Annual Conference in Omaha, Nebraska. Stop by Booth #7...
06/05/2026

We're exhibiting next week at the National Sheriffs' Association Annual Conference in Omaha, Nebraska. Stop by Booth #743 for a hands-on demo of the MX908 and NIRLab, built for your toughest narcotics detection missions.

Plus, don't miss a special appearance by DEA Narcos, the agents behind the takedown of Pablo Escobar, available for photos and autographs throughout the show.

More info:
https://bit.ly/4v2xpMP

Hello from the INTERSCHUTZ Expo in Germany, where we are exhibiting with our partner Analyticon. You can find us in Hall...
06/03/2026

Hello from the INTERSCHUTZ Expo in Germany, where we are exhibiting with our partner Analyticon. You can find us in Hall 16, Stand J11, for a demo with any of our chemical identification devices.

Co***ne. M**h. M**A. Cannabis. The usual suspects haven't gone anywhere. Neither have the officers identifying them ever...
06/03/2026

Co***ne. M**h. M**A. Cannabis. The usual suspects haven't gone anywhere. Neither have the officers identifying them every shift.

NIRLab was built for exactly this: fast, accurate drug ID on the substances your team encounters most. Every day. Every stop. Every case. 🚔

🔦 Familiarity: Shaped like a tactical flashlight
⚡ Speed: Results in under 5 seconds
📊 Beyond ID: Purity quantification, 78% m**h, not just "m**h present"
🌿 Quantification: THC% for probable cause in 46 states
🚫 Safe to use: No laser. No reagents. No training burden.

Validated on 40,000+ real-world samples. Backed by 8 peer-reviewed publications in Forensic Science International. Deployed in 30+ countries.

This is what Beyond Identification looks like.

👉 Request a 15-minute virtual demo: https://bit.ly/4dRcN2A

24 people died of overdoses in Virginia jails in a single year.The next year? Zero.That's not luck. That's the result of...
06/02/2026

24 people died of overdoses in Virginia jails in a single year.

The next year? Zero.

That's not luck. That's the result of a deliberate, compassionate shift in how Virginia's jail system thinks about the people in its care—and what happens when public health and corrections work together.

In our recent webinar, Operation FREE, we sat down with a leader behind this transformation to hear how they did it: the barriers they broke down, the lives they fought for, and what other systems can learn from their example.

If you work in corrections, public health, harm reduction, or criminal justice reform—this one's for you.

🎥 Watch the recording: https://bit.ly/3S0ENcV

Unknown gas on scene. The clock's running. ⏱️The XplorIR gives hazmat and fire teams a positive ID on 5,600+ gases and v...
06/01/2026

Unknown gas on scene. The clock's running. ⏱️

The XplorIR gives hazmat and fire teams a positive ID on 5,600+ gases and vapors in under 20 seconds — right at the source, in full PPE, with no sample prep required.

See it live. Request a free virtual demo and watch it work through real hazmat response scenarios.

👉 https://bit.ly/4u72DBa

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to North America — and with millions of fans filling stadiums across the U.S., Canada,...
05/28/2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to North America — and with millions of fans filling stadiums across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, security teams have never had more ground to cover. ⚽🏟️

Large-scale sporting events are prime soft targets. Chemical threats at crowded venues can escalate in seconds — which is why rapid detection and identification isn't just an advantage. It's a necessity.

908 Devices' field-deployable chemical detection tools give security and HazMat teams the ability to identify unknown substances on-site, in real time — no lab, no delay.

🔬 Fast. Accurate. Fieldable.

When the world is watching, protecting the public starts with knowing what you're up against.

👉 Learn how 908 Devices supports large event security: https://908devices.com/resource/protecting-crowded-places-from-chemical-threats/

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