NXT-Detect Trace Analyser
A high-assurance mass spectrometry platform for rapid identification of chemicals and materials, from trace detection to bulk analysis, across security, forensic & industrial environments.
Specific. Available. Flexible.
NXT-Detect delivers high-assurance trace detection with true compound specificity, exceptional availability, and unmatched flexibility — staying online when others must burn out and switching seamlessly between trace and bulk analysis in a single platform.
It is meant for high-specificity trace analysis of compounds by mass spectrometry, either directly or via a swab transfer process.
Unlike regulated, off-the-shelf trace detection systems with predefined workflows and recovery constraints, NXT-Detect provides compound-specific identification, high availability without extended burn-out periods, and combined trace and bulk analysis in one platform.
Scentinel II ETD System
A forensic‑grade mass spectrometry platform for rapid identification of explosives, illicit drugs, cutting agents, metabolites, and selected chemical warfare agents at sub‑nanogram levels.
Peerless. Fast. Reliable.
Scentinel II provides high‑assurance trace detection with forensic‑grade specificity, rapid analysis, and exceptional reliability — providing defensible, compound‑level identification in security‑critical environments. It is designed for high‑specificity trace analysis using tandem mass spectrometry, processing residues from swabs, sampling media, wide‑area search materials, or vapour collection.
Unlike conventional trace detection systems that rely on broad ion signatures, fixed workflows, or limited chemical specificity, Scentinel II confirms target compounds through precursor/product ion transitions, delivering true compound‑specific identification, near‑zero false alarms, and rapid, automated analysis in under 30 seconds.
Who we work with
From the adaptable, always‑on performance of NXT‑Detect to the forensic‑grade trace specificity of Scentinel II, these platforms support organisations operating in high‑stakes environments where accuracy, uptime, and assured detection are critical.
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Customs and border security agencies - Seized Materials
Fast identification. High assurance. One system for trace and bulk.
When officers encounter unknown powders, residues, concealed materials or seized substances, NXT‑Detect and Scentinel II provide rapid, high‑specificity identification — whether analysing trace samples from surfaces or, where appropriate, bulk material directly.
- High‑specificity mass spectrometric identification
- Rapid screening of seized substances without presumptive testing
- Ability to analyse trace swabs, residues, and seized materials with high assurance
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Customs and border security agencies - Post and Parcel Analysis
Detect what’s hidden, without changing platforms.
Drugs and dangerous substances are increasingly concealed within packaging, paper, or bulk materials. NXT‑Detect and Scentinel II support high‑specificity screening of parcels, enabling rapid assessment of surface residues and, where appropriate, direct analysis of bulk or extracted material using the same mass‑spectrometric capability.
- Detection of narcotics, explosives, and hazardous compounds
- Analysis of both surface residues and seized or extracted contents
- High availability supports continuous screening operations
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Prison Service
Explosives. Concealed drugs. Hazardous materials. One platform.
In high‑security custodial environments where explosives, drugs, and drug derivatives may be present at extremely low levels or concealed within mail, paper, clothing, or packaging, NXT‑Detect and Scentinel II provide rapid, high‑specificity identification using forensic‑grade mass spectrometry.
- Trace detection of explosives and drugs on hands, surfaces, and clothing
- Analysis of mail and paper impregnated with drugs or explosive residues
- High‑assurance examination of trace evidence and seized materials
- High availability supports sustained, high‑tempo search operations
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Police & Defensive Search
Certainty, every time
For police teams conducting defensive search and operational sweeps, NXT‑Detect and Scentinel II deliver high‑assurance chemical identification across a wide range of scenarios — from minute trace residues to seized materials recovered during operations. By providing compound‑specific mass‑spectrometric confirmation rather than presumptive alerts, both systems support confident, defensible decision‑making in time‑critical environments.
- True compound identification reduces false positives and unnecessary escalation
- Configurable detection libraries support both known targets and emerging threats
- Integrated mass‑spectrometric capability supports initial screening and follow‑up analysis
- High availability enables sustained, high‑tempo search operations
Why Mass Spec Analytical?
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Scientific specificity you can trust
Mass Spec Analytical builds its systems on laboratory‑grade single and triple quadrupole mass spectrometers, applying proven analytical science to real‑world operational environments. By measuring molecular mass‑to‑charge ratios and confirming precursor/product ion transitions, our technology delivers unambiguous, defensible chemical identification with far higher confidence and selectivity than traditional screening approaches.
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Availability that keeps you operational
Legacy IMS‑based systems often require frequent cleaning, contamination management, or extended burn‑out periods. Our platforms are engineered differently: inherently contamination‑resistant, self‑purging in operation, and designed for continuous availability. This ensures dependable performance during high‑tempo, high‑throughput missions where downtime is unacceptable.
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Advanced science, built for the real world
Mass Spec Analytical takes laboratory‑grade mass spectrometry and engineers it for operational environments. By integrating advanced sampling, thermal desorption, and APCI with resilient hardware and automated workflows, our systems deliver laboratory‑level confidence in field, border, custodial, and mobile deployments.
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Mass spectrometry without the constraints
Many detection systems are constrained by fixed regulatory libraries, narrow operating modes, or rigid workflows. Mass Spec Analytical takes a different approach: our platforms are flexible, adaptable, and designed to evolve. We support ongoing method development, algorithm refinement, and lifecycle optimisation — ensuring your detection capability can respond to emerging threats, new substances, and changing operational requirements.
This is mass spectrometry designed for the real world, not the laboratory.