
1st Detect Corporation Profile last edited on: 10/5/2016
CAGE: 5DDW6
UEI: P8FHAN1B3268
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Location Information
555 Forge River Road Suite 100
Webster, TX 77598
Webster, TX 77598
(972) 617-9939 |
support@1stdetect.com |
www.1stdetect.com |
Location: Single
Congr. District: 22
County: Harris
Congr. District: 22
County: Harris
Public Profile
1st Detect Corporation, a subsidiary of Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC), has developed a Miniature Chemical Detector that by combining the performance of mass spectrometry in a small, easily portable package hass impacted the chemical detection market. The core detector is based on an ion trap design and is approximately the size of a shoe box, weighing 15 lbs/7 kg. 1st Detect's Miniature Chemical Detector provides rapid analysis time and is capable of detecting residues and vapors from a wide range of chemicals including explosives, chemical warfare agents, toxic chemicals, and volatile organic compounds. The broadband nature of the instrument, as well as the extreme performance provided by the ion trap architecture, make the 1st Detect MCD an ideal detection tool for a variety of applications. This disruptive technology comes at a significantly reduced cost, allowing for new markets and industries to take advantage of this breakthrough in chemical detection.
Extent of SBIR involvement
Synopsis: Awardee Business Condition
Employee Range
15-19Revenue Range
1.5M-2MVC funded?
YesPublic/Private
Privately HeldStock Info
----IP Holdings
25-49Awards Distribution by Agency
Most Recent SBIR Projects
Year | Phase | Agency | Total Amount | |
---|---|---|---|---|
2010 | 2 | CBD | $805,602 | |
Project Title: Integrated Pre-concentrator Membrane Inlet for Mass Spectrometer |
Key People / Management
Thomas B Pickens III -- CEO and Chairman of the Board
John Porter -- Chief Executive Officer
David Rafferty -- President and Chief Technology Officer
James Wylde -- Vice President Business Development
John Porter -- Chief Executive Officer
David Rafferty -- President and Chief Technology Officer
James Wylde -- Vice President Business Development