1st Detect Announces Its Successful Introduction of the iONTRAC at the Gulf Coast Conference
November 12 2014 - 12:30PM
Business Wire
1st Detect, a subsidiary of Astrotech (Nasdaq:ASTC), has
launched its disruptive mass spectrometry technology into the
petrochemical industry at the esteemed Gulf Coast Conference (GCC).
The iONTRAC process monitor has been developed for use within
petrochemical industrial processing streams.
Our goal is to position our sensor technology in processing
plants and manufacturing lines where process control and quality
assurance is crucial. We have identified and are marketing our
Process Analytical Chemistry / Process Analytical Technology
(PAC/PAT) solutions to food and beverage, pharmaceutical,
petrochemical, and semiconductor manufacturing customers. We are
leveraging our groundbreaking mass spectrometry technology to
provide unique solutions for the PAC/PAT needs of multiple
customers.
Our versatile sensor has a flexible form factor which can be
adapted to each environment. The factory models are intended to
communicate with all standard Factory Management Software (FMS)
packages for easy implementation across multiple markets and also
be retrofitted to improve the monitoring capability of legacy
systems. The core technology is fast, highly sensitive, accurate,
and highly customizable, allowing it to be used as the analytical
engine in a variety of economically priced solutions. For sensitive
applications under harsh conditions, ruggedized enclosures can be
used including NEMA 4X and ATEX / Class I Div II.
“Our iONTRAC was very well received at GCC and being recognized
to receive bronze in the New Product Showcase,” said Thomas B.
Pickens III, Chairman and CEO of Astrotech. “We believe our factory
floor initiative is an excellent market to pursue and with the
introduction of our iONTRAC, we are well on our way to meet that
market demand.”
1st Detect Corporation has developed an instrument that
revolutionizes the chemical detection and analysis market by
delivering laboratory performance mass spectrometry in a small,
affordable and portable package. The 1st Detect mass spectrometer
is capable of detecting a wide variety of chemicals including
residues and vapors from explosives, chemical warfare agents, toxic
chemicals, food and beverage contaminants, and pollutants. These
capabilities make it an ideal tool for a variety of
applications in the research, security, industrial, process flow
and healthcare markets.
About 1st Detect Corporation
1st Detect Corporation was formed by Astrotech Corporation
(Nasdaq:ASTC) to develop and commercialize miniature mass
spectrometry technology first developed under an agreement with
NASA for use on the International Space Station. 1st Detect offers
a breakthrough miniaturized mass spectrometer that fills an unmet
need by being highly accurate, rapid, lightweight, and
cost-effective. For more information on 1st Detect Corporation,
please visit www.1stDetect.com.
About Astrotech Corporation
Astrotech is a leader in identifying and commercializing space
technology for terrestrial use. 1st Detect Corporation is
developing what we believe is a breakthrough miniaturized mass
spectrometer, the MMS-1000™, while Astrogenetix, Inc. is a
biotechnology company utilizing microgravity as a research platform
for drug discovery and development. Both are wholly owned
subsidiaries of the parent.
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Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking
statements are subject to risks, trends, and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to be materially different from the
forward-looking statement. These factors include, but are not
limited to, continued government support and funding for key space
programs, product performance and market acceptance of products and
services, as well as other risk factors and business considerations
described in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission
filings including the annual report on Form 10-K. Any
forward-looking statements in this document should be evaluated in
light of these important risk factors. The Company assumes no
obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Astrotech CorporationJoshua Elbaum, +1 512-485-9530VP,
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