Astrotech Announces Deployment of EN-SCAN Devices to Transform Instant, On-Site Environmental Field Monitoring
Astrotech (NASDAQ: ASTC) has launched its new EN-SCAN product line of portable environmental testing instruments, featuring proprietary ATi Gas Chromatograph Column and Mass Spectrometer Technology. The product lineup includes three solutions: EN-SCAN Rugged-Lab GC-MS, EN-SCAN Fenceline Monitor, and EN-SCAN Handheld GC.
The technology enables real-time environmental monitoring for air, water, and soil analysis, delivering instant results compared to traditional methods that require lab testing and lengthy wait times. EN-SCAN devices come preloaded with thousands of chemical signatures and support applications in environmental compliance, refining, manufacturing, emergency response, and industrial hygiene.
Astrotech (NASDAQ: ASTC) ha introdotto la nuova linea di prodotti EN-SCAN, strumenti portatili per il monitoraggio ambientale che integrano la colonna gascromatografica e la tecnologia spettrometrica di massa proprietaria ATi. La gamma comprende tre soluzioni: EN-SCAN Rugged-Lab GC-MS, EN-SCAN Fenceline Monitor e EN-SCAN Handheld GC.
Questa tecnologia consente il monitoraggio ambientale in tempo reale di aria, acqua e suolo, fornendo risultati immediati rispetto ai metodi tradizionali che richiedono analisi di laboratorio e lunghi tempi di attesa. I dispositivi EN-SCAN sono forniti con migliaia di firme chimiche preinstallate e sono adatti ad applicazioni in conformit脿 ambientale, raffinazione, produzione, interventi di emergenza e igiene industriale.
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La tecnolog铆a permite el monitoreo ambiental en tiempo real de aire, agua y suelo, ofreciendo resultados instant谩neos frente a los m茅todos tradicionales que requieren pruebas de laboratorio y largos tiempos de espera. Los dispositivos EN-SCAN vienen con miles de firmas qu铆micas precargadas y son 煤tiles en cumplimiento ambiental, refiner铆a, manufactura, respuesta a emergencias e higiene industrial.
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Astrotech (NASDAQ: ASTC) a lanc茅 sa nouvelle gamme de produits EN-SCAN d'instruments portables pour le contr么le environnemental, int茅grant la colonne chromatographique et la technologie de spectrom茅trie de masse propri茅taire d'ATi. La ligne comprend trois solutions : EN-SCAN Rugged-Lab GC-MS, EN-SCAN Fenceline Monitor et EN-SCAN Handheld GC.
La technologie permet une surveillance environnementale en temps r茅el de l'air, de l'eau et du sol, fournissant des r茅sultats instantan茅s par rapport aux m茅thodes traditionnelles qui n茅cessitent des analyses en laboratoire et de longs d茅lais. Les appareils EN-SCAN sont pr茅charg茅s avec des milliers de signatures chimiques et conviennent aux applications de conformit茅 environnementale, raffinage, fabrication, r茅ponse d'urgence et hygi猫ne industrielle.
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- Revolutionary real-time environmental testing capability versus traditional days/weeks wait time
- Comprehensive product line addressing multiple market segments (lab, fenceline, handheld)
- Preloaded with thousands of chemical signatures for instant identification
- Cost reduction potential by eliminating expensive remote lab testing
- EPA HON Rule compliance capability for the Fenceline Monitor product
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Insights
Astrotech's new EN-SCAN devices bring lab-quality environmental testing to the field, enabling real-time monitoring and faster decision-making.
Astrotech's introduction of the EN-SCAN product line represents a significant advancement in environmental monitoring technology. The three-product lineup鈥擱ugged-Lab GC-MS, Fenceline Monitor, and Handheld GC鈥攁ddresses a critical industry pain point: the substantial time delay between sample collection and laboratory analysis results.
The core technological differentiation lies in Astrotech's proprietary ATi Gas Chromatograph Column and ATi Mass Spectrometer Technology, which enables field-deployable, lab-grade analysis that previously required samples to be sent to expensive remote laboratories. This shift from delayed results (often taking days or weeks) to real-time analysis fundamentally changes the environmental testing paradigm.
The market implications are substantial. The Fenceline Monitor product aligns with EPA's updated HON Rule for emissions standards compliance, positioning Astrotech to capitalize on regulatory-driven demand. The ability to detect BTEX compounds (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes) in real-time addresses specific needs in refining and chemical processing sectors.
The versatility of application鈥攕panning environmental compliance, refining, manufacturing, emergency response, and industrial hygiene鈥攕uggests a diversified market approach that reduces sector-specific risks. The technology's adaptability is enhanced by the preloaded library of chemical signatures and the ability to add custom signatures, making the platform highly extensible.
This product launch transitions Astrotech from a technology developer to a solution provider in the environmental monitoring space, potentially creating new recurring revenue streams through ongoing monitoring services and signature library updates.
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- -- Astrotech Corporation (鈥淎strotech鈥� or the 鈥淐ompany鈥�) (NASDAQ: ASTC) announced today that it has introduced its new EN-SCAN product line (鈥淓N-SCAN鈥�) of ultra-portable rugged environmental testing instruments, featuring its proprietary ATi Gas Chromatograph Column (鈥淕C鈥�) and ATi Mass Spectrometer Technology鈩� (鈥淢S鈥�) through its wholly owned subsidiary, EN-SCAN, Inc.
By deploying EN-SCAN devices from Astrotech, customers gain access to real-time results and on-demand reporting, enabling continuous monitoring and immediate response in critical applications such as environmental compliance, refining, manufacturing, emergency response, and industrial hygiene.
鈥淭raditional GC and MS field monitoring requires sample collection, transport to expensive remote labs, then often days or even weeks to get results due to backlog 鈥� by which time the data is outdated and often less actionable,鈥� said Thomas Pickens, CEO of Astrotech, the manufacturer of EN-SCAN. 鈥淓N-SCAN eliminates that delay by delivering real-time environmental testing through a rugged, field-deployable GC-MS system available at the point of need. With EN-SCAN, threats that once went undetected for days due to delays in results can now be identified in minutes, supporting more proactive, informed, and timely interventions.鈥�
EN-SCAN instruments combine advanced GC and MS technology with rugged, portable design鈥攄elivering lab-grade accuracy in the most demanding environments. Purpose-built to address rapidly growing demand for real-time air, water, and soil analysis, EN-SCAN provides high-precision, in-field monitoring and instant alerts for faster, safer, data-driven decision-making while significantly reducing testing costs and delays.
EN-SCAN devices can be preloaded with a library of thousands of chemical signatures, offering near-instant identification, while new or custom signatures can be added with ease. This flexibility unlocks a wide range of use cases 鈥� such as real-time fence-line monitoring at chemical plants, rapid disaster response, contamination tracking and emergency safety assessments.
With a focus on real-time analytics, ease of use, and cost efficiency, EN-SCAN empowers organizations to make faster, data-driven decisions.
The EN-SCAN product lineup includes three specialized environmental testing solutions, each tailored for distinct field applications:
- EN-SCAN Rugged-Lab GC-MS 鈥� A transportable GC-MS system that delivers laboratory-quality analysis of air, water, and soil directly at the site. This product supports regulatory enforcement, industrial compliance, and scientific fieldwork.
- EN-SCAN Fenceline Monitor 鈥� A continuous emissions monitoring system designed to detect volatile organic compounds such as BTEX compounds (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes) at refineries and chemical processing facilities. This product provides real-time results that can deliver actionable alerts for plant managers and regulators. The system is compatible with the EPA鈥檚 updated HON Rule, helping facilities meet stringent emissions standards efficiently.
- EN-SCAN Handheld GC 鈥� A lightweight, portable gas chromatograph engineered for rapid, on-site detection of volatile organic compounds and environmental contaminants in air, soil, and water. This product is a lightweight handheld instrument for field-based environmental testing, site remediation, and emergency response scenarios.
鈥淲hether it鈥檚 monitoring fenceline emissions at a chemical facility or safeguarding first responders鈥� safety in a disaster zone, rugged GC and MS technology is a transformative tool for identifying, assessing, and addressing environmental threats,鈥� said Thomas Pickens, CEO of Astrotech. 鈥淎strotech is proud to be the first to deliver a fully programmable, rugged, field-ready implementation of this advanced technology鈥攆eaturing the latest detection capabilities and one of the most comprehensive chemical signature libraries available.鈥�
About EN-SCAN
Based in聽Austin, Texas, EN-SCAN develops advanced environmental testing and monitoring solutions, integrating gas chromatography and mass spectrometry technology in rugged, portable designs. Its products support industrial, environmental, and regulatory applications, helping organizations meet compliance requirements and environmental safety.
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About Astrotech Corporation
Astrotech Corporation is a mass spectrometry company that creates, operates, and scales innovative businesses through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Each subsidiary leverages Astrotech鈥檚 core technology to serve specialized markets:
- 1st Detect develops, manufactures, and markets trace detection systems for security and narcotics screening applications.
- AgLAB designs process analyzers tailored to the agriculture industry.
- Pro-Control produces solutions for in-situ chemical process control in industrial manufacturing.
- BreathTech is advancing a breath analysis platform to detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs) associated with infections and critical health conditions.
- EN-SCAN, Inc. delivers portable, ruggedized environmental testing solutions that integrate gas chromatography and mass spectrometry for use in challenging field environments.
Astrotech is headquartered in Austin, Texas. To learn more, visit .
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Chief Financial Officer, Astrotech Corporation
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