Ahura Scientific develops rugged, ultra-compact optical systems for real-time identification of unknown chemicals, integrating exceptional portability and performance. The company’s complementary products-FirstDefender® (Raman) and TruDefender™ FT (FTIR)-maximize in-the-field coverage of a broad range of hazardous materials and mixtures including TICs/TIMs, chemical weapons, white powders, explosives, narcotics and more.

FirstDefender, the company’s flagship Raman system, weighs less than two kilograms, requires no calibration or consumables and can identify unknown substances within 30 seconds – even through sealed glass or plastic containers.  Based on Ahura Scientific’s patented optical technology and mixture analysis software, FirstDefender offers superior performance, accuracy and reliability.

The new TruDefender FT handheld FTIR system was designed to complement FirstDefender.  Weighing less than 1.4 kilograms, TruDefender FT is easy to use in Level A gear, yet rugged enough to withstand the rigors of field use.  TruDefender FT leverages the field-proven automatic mixture analysis and advanced algorithms of FirstDefender.

Key features:

• Ultra-compact - handheld, lightweight and easily decontaminated
• Precise identification of unknown solids and liquids
• Real-time, accurate analysis – because every second counts
• Rugged units designed to military standards for field use
• Automatic mixture analysis with every scan
• Intuitive to use with minimal training

More information is available at www.ahurascientific.com