A portable gas chromatography unit with lab-quality results
The EN-SCAN Labrador Handheld GC (photo) brings laboratory-grade gas chromatography directly to the field, allowing environmental professionals to detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and contaminants in air, soil and water within minutes. Built for real-time, onsite analysis, it eliminates dependence on slow and costly offsite laboratories, helping teams respond immediately to contamination risks, maintain compliance and make decisions faster. With parts-per-billion (ppb) sensitivity and results in as little as 4.5 to 15 min, it provides actionable data before delays escalate into regulatory fines or environmental damage. Applications include benzene compliance, spill-perimeter mapping, confined space clearance and others. — Astrotech Corp., Austin, Tex.