Handheld chemical identification by Raman spectroscopy from

Ahura Scientific

The leader in innovative ultra-compact photonic systems.


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Breakthrough optical technology optimized for civilian and military first responders, pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

Ahura Scientific develops breakthrough technology in ultra-compact optical systems and is leading the revolution in ruggedized handheld Raman spectrometers for immediate identification of chemical materials.

These breakthroughs and others in the pipeline are based on Ahura Scientific's optical engine technology which offers superior performance at disruptive prices. The company is collaborating with OEM customers and government agencies on security, medical and industrial applications.

Homeland Security and Public Safety

Pharmaceutical and Industrial Manufacturing

Innovative Chemical Identification Products for Security and Safety

The rapid identification of potentially hazardous materials including toxic industrial chemicals (TICs), toxic industrial materials (TIMs), explosives, drugs and narcotics is becoming increasing critical to military and civilian first responders. 

Ahura Scientific's FirstDefender has been engineered with these first responders in mind. This system is built to the rigorous requirements of the military and optimized to the needs of civilian first responders. It is entirely self-contained, rugged, lightweight, and easy to use. It is the only truly handheld and rugged instrument for on-site chemical identification of unknown liquids and solids. 

FirstDefender can be counted on to deliver reliable results in all weather conditions and environments, making it ideal for military and civilian first responders.
 

 

Raman Spectroscopy for Material Identity Verification

Increasing regulatory and liability pressures, variable batch sizes, and the drive toward lean manufacturing are having tremendous impact on the cost and logistics of pharmaceutical manufacturing.  Companies require tools that enable them to meet new production demands and financial objectives, while adhering to quality, regulatory and safety requirements.

The recently announced TruScan is optimized for pharmaceutical and industrial applications to quickly determine if the contents of a container are chemically authentic. TruScan’s ease of sampling makes it ideal for non- contact use on double-bagged actives or excipients, materials in glass vials or bottles, or final product in blister packages.

TruScan offers incomparable ease of operation in a tough, lightweight form factor.  Using Raman spectroscopy, it enables inspection on the loading dock to assure 100 percent conformance to specification, assuring timely and error-free receipt of materials.  

 

Buying from Ahura Scientific

 
Ahura has been awarded a Federal Supply Schedule contract from the General Services Administration (GSA)

Ahura's products can now be purchased directly through GSA Advantage.

Ahura FirstDefender is now listed on the Responder Knowledge Base and may be eligible for grant funding under several DHS programs.

Ahura Awarded Multi-state HIRE Supply Contract 

February, 2006 - The National Association of State Purchasing Officers (NASPO) and New York State (NYS) have issued contracts for centralized procurement to improve the Domestic Preparedness within New York State and 14 other states. more in PDF  

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Nov 14... Ahura Scientific Announces Record $2.6M National Guard Order
Nov 12... Ahura Scientific Expands Board of Directors with Election of Bruce Ryan
July 2... Ahura Scientific Helps New Orleans Fire Department with Hazardous Materials Identification Product Donation  
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year
June 19... Ahura Scientific Founder, Daryoosh Vakhshoori, Named Ernst & Young 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year
June 1... Two major funding opportunities that can be utilized to acquire Ahura’s product solutions were recently announced by the US Department of Justice (USDOJ) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 Programs -- $159M from the COPS Technology Program and $90M from BJA’s Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Program.

May 21... Ahura Scientific Receives 2007 SBANE New England Innovation Award
April 18...  Finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award in New England Announced

January 23...  Ahura Launches TruScan for Pharmaceutical and Industrial Applications...
 

 


 
Ahura FirstDefender Handheld Chemical ID System Honored with R&D 100 Award

Foiled UK Terror Plot puts national and local media spotlight on FirstDefender


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Ahura’s FirstDefender Meets Bottle Screening Challenge

Ahura has revealed that they have been working with a number of federal agencies as well as state and local hazmat teams for the instantaneous identification of chemicals and explosives... Ahura Meets Bottle Screening Challenge

 

 

 

 

 
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