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Burlington, MA, United StatesFounded 2012Industry

908 Devices makes handheld chemical analysis devices that detect and identify hazardous substances, including explosives, at the point of need. Its website names defence, customs and borders, and fire and hazmat users, and the company lists a Burlington, Massachusetts address.

What it does

handheld detectionmass spectrometrytrace detectionhandheld chemical analysergas and vapour analyserbulk solid/liquid identifierrobot-mounted gas detector

Threats covered

explosivestoxic and hazardous chemicals (unspecified)
Categories

Profile

908 Devices Inc. is a Nasdaq-listed company (MASS) headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, founded in 2012, that makes handheld chemical analysis devices, including the MX908 mass spectrometer for rapid detection of drugs, explosives, hazardous chemicals and related materials.

More profile

In 2025 it sold its bioprocessing desktop portfolio to Repligen and in July 2025 acquired KAF Manufacturing, according to its filings. In May 2026 it acquired the Swiss company NIRLAB AG, adding near-infrared narcotics screening, in a deal that included 15 million dollars upfront and up to 8 million dollars in contingent stock consideration.

Ownership

Publicly listed on Nasdaq (MASS)

Parent: none (publicly listed) (checked)

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  • FTIR and Raman products: not confirmed in the sources read.
  • Whether the AI tag describes a product or a software feature: not confirmed.
Questions

What does 908 Devices do?

908 Devices makes handheld chemical analysis devices that detect and identify hazardous substances, including explosives, at the point of need. Its website names defence, customs and borders, and fire and hazmat users, and the company lists a Burlington, Massachusetts address.

Where is 908 Devices based?

HQ (as found): Burlington, MA. HQ country: US.

Who owns 908 Devices?

Publicly listed on Nasdaq (MASS). Parent: none (publicly listed) (checked)

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