908 Devices Inc., also known under the ticker symbol 'MASS', is a cutting-edge technology company that engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of simple-to-use, robust, and person-portable mass spectrometry devices. The company, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, serves a diverse range of professions from life sciences, forensics to military sectors.
The products designed by 908 Devices are not only renowned for their highly sophisticated yet accessible technology but are also applauded for transforming traditional scientific instruments into user-friendly tools that can be used in a variety of settings – from the lab to the field. The company’s products range from devices used for critical decision-making in emergency situations to scientific research equipment used in laboratories around the world.
908 Devices is most renowned for its High-Pressure Mass Spectrometry (HPMS) technology, which is a unique approach that brings the power and precision of large lab-based mass spec instruments into devices that can be easily used by anyone, anywhere. This makes complex chemical and biomolecular information more accessible to a wider range of users, thereby advancing numerous fields including life sciences, safety and security, and applied markets.
908 Devices introduced 'Rebel', a beer analyzing platform that assists craft breweries in assessing the quality of their products. 'ZipChip' is another innovative offering from 908 Devices that pairs perfectly with mass spectrometry to enhance the analysis of biomolecules. The 'MX908' is 908 Devices’ solution for threat detection, offering first responders real-time chemical detection and identification, whereas 'G908' is a super-compact gas chromatograph and a mass spectrometer, dubbed a ‘lab in a box’.
The company sells its products directly through its sales force, as well as indirectly through distribution partners. 908 Devices has almost doubled the earnings in the last fiscal year, indicating a strong future. It aims to bring the power of mass spectrometry out of the confines of centralized facilities, and into the hands of many more. With a fusion of innovative products, progressive technology and a proactive approach, 908 Devices Inc. continues to be a game-changer in the global spectrometry industry. It keeps on opening up the realm of scientific possibilities with its re-engineered mass spectrometers, democratizing science, and pushing the edge of what's possible.