908 Devices Inc. (Nasdaq: MASS), known for its portable and desktop devices designed for chemical and biochemical analysis, has announced the adoption of its MX908 device by DrugDetect EU and the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). These international contracts involve deploying the MX908, a portable high-pressure mass spectrometry (HPMS) device, for detecting and identifying traces of priority drugs and chemical threats in various settings.
DrugDetect EU is utilizing the MX908 to detect drugs in correctional facilities across European countries, with initial deployments in Belgium and Greece demonstrating its effectiveness in identifying trace amounts of drugs like cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. The NSPA contract streamlines the procurement process for MX908 devices across NATO member states and additional countries for military and environmental applications.
Kevin J. Knopp, CEO of 908 Devices, highlighted the MX908’s versatility in providing crucial information to combat drug use and identify chemical threats, empowering frontline teams to make informed decisions and mitigate harm effectively.
908 Devices: Revolutionizing Chemical Analysis
908 Devices is leading the way in chemical and biochemical analysis with its user-friendly portable and desktop devices tailored for life-saving applications. These devices are instrumental in interrogating unknown substances at the point of care, offering rapid and actionable solutions to critical challenges in life sciences research, bioprocessing, pharmaceuticals, forensics, and related fields. Headquartered in Boston, 908 Devices designs and manufactures innovative products that integrate mass spectrometry, microfluidic sampling and separations, software automation, and machine learning.
About NSPA
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) serves as NATO’s central body for acquisition, sustainment, and support across all domains. With headquarters in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and main operational centers in France, Hungary, and Italy, NSPA employs over 1,500 professionals and oversees more than 500 contractors globally.
