Imagine a high-tech electronic nose that can smell the difference between thousands of chemicals in the air. It works by sorting molecules by their size and speed, creating a unique digital fingerprint for every substance. This allows authorities to spot illegal drug labs or hidden shipments even when the chemicals are brand new and unknown.
Traditional drug seizing methods are failing because synthetic drugs and precursors evolve too quickly. Authorities lack portable tools with the sensitivity and selectivity needed to identify these new substances in the field.
A mobile vapour detector combining a differential mobility analyzer (DMA) with mass spectrometry and intelligent detection routines for chemical fingerprinting.
If you are a border agency dealing with the rise of new psychoactive substances — this project developed a mobile vapour detector that identifies chemical fingerprints. This allows for the detection of precursors from Eastern countries before they enter the EU.
If you are a sensor company dealing with low sensitivity in current drug detection tools — this project developed a differential mobility analyzer (DMA) combined with mass spectrometry. This provides a more versatile and portable way to classify molecular ions.
If you are a logistics firm dealing with the risk of illicit chemical leakage or contamination — this project developed intelligent detection routines that accurately classify precursors. This ensures cargo integrity and regulatory compliance.
Based on available project data, the specific cost or pricing for the device is not mentioned.
The project focuses on a portable, mobile detector, suggesting a design intended for field deployment rather than stationary industrial plants.
Based on available project data, licensing terms are not specified, though the project is coordinated by an SME, Mobility Ion Technologies SL.
The project period is from 2025-09-01 to 2027-08-31, indicating a development cycle of two years.
The project involves the Netherlands Police as an associated partner to ensure the tool meets operational needs for detecting new drug synthesis.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward practical application, with 4 industry partners (including 3 SMEs) and 4 'other' entities, resulting in a 44% industry ratio. The presence of the Netherlands Police and the Limburg region as associated partners ensures that the development is tied to real-world operational needs in a high-risk drug production area.
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