The use of chemical weapons and explosives by terrorists has become a major international concern. Today’s trace detectors have unacceptable error rates in the prescence of interferents like smoke and pollution. As a result, there is a growing demand for trace detectors with improved accuracy and sensitivity.

Microsaic is developing hand-held trace detection systems based on the Ionchip platform in partnership with its customers. Microsaic has successfully demonstrated the ability to positively identify chemical warfare agents, explosives and toxic industrial chemicals.

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