# SciAps Inc.

> SciAps builds portable XRF, LIBS and Vis-NIR instruments that let miners, scrap processors, inspectors, manufacturers and researchers identify elements and minerals at the sample instead of waiting on a laboratory. Founded in 2013 by veterans of handheld instrumentation, the Andover, Massachusetts company paired specialized hardware with Android software, field calibrations, service and cloud data tools. Spectris acquired it in 2024 for $200 million up front and up to $60 million more tied to financial performance.

- **Founded:** 2013
- **Headquarters:** Andover, United States
- **Founders:** Don Sackett (CEO and Co-founder), Dave Day (CTO and Co-founder), Gary Lortie (CFO and Co-founder)
- **Team size:** Approximately 130 employees in the provided company data; a current audited headcount is not publicly disclosed.
- **Products:** Z-Series LIBS analyzers, X-Series XRF analyzers, OneBox, PowerHouse X, reveNIR
- **Notable:** Developed a handheld LIBS platform capable of field carbon and carbon-equivalent measurements in steels., Built the Z-903 around three spectrometers spanning 190 nm to 950 nm for unusually broad elemental coverage., Received accepted HUD Performance Characteristic Sheets for the non-isotope X-550 Pb at 0.5, 0.7 and 1.0 mg/cm² action levels.

## Products & services

- **Z-Series LIBS analyzers** — Handheld laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy instruments for light elements, alloys, carbon, lithium, geochemistry and research; models range from focused Z-901 configurations to the broad-spectrum Z-903.
- **X-Series XRF analyzers** — Handheld X-ray fluorescence instruments for alloy identification, mining, environmental screening, lead paint, RoHS, precious metals and recycling.
- **OneBox** — A paired XRF and LIBS toolkit on a common Android platform with shared user interface, batteries, chargers and accessories.
- **PowerHouse X** — A battery-powered, safety-interlocked portable benchtop XRF using an 80 kV X-ray tube for rare-earth and advanced elemental measurements.
- **reveNIR** — A handheld visible and near-infrared analyzer for mineral identification and reconnaissance.
- **FieldSpec, TerraSpec and LabSpec** — Established ASD spectroradiometer lines added to the SciAps portfolio for field, mining, environmental and remote-sensing work.
- **SciAps Cloud+** — Connected fleet and analytical-data software for backup, visibility, reporting and management across instruments.
- **Service and calibration** — Calibration, repair, inspection, firmware and software updates, and priority return programs for field instruments.

## Achievements

- Developed a handheld LIBS platform capable of field carbon and carbon-equivalent measurements in steels.
- Built the Z-903 around three spectrometers spanning 190 nm to 950 nm for unusually broad elemental coverage.
- Received accepted HUD Performance Characteristic Sheets for the non-isotope X-550 Pb at 0.5, 0.7 and 1.0 mg/cm² action levels.
- Introduced PowerHouse X, a battery-powered portable benchtop XRF with an 80 kV tube.
- Grew revenue at more than 30% compound annual growth over the five years preceding the 2024 acquisition announcement, according to Spectris.
- Reached an agreement to be acquired by Spectris for up to $260 million and completed the transaction in August 2024.
- Expanded the portfolio in 2025 with FieldSpec, TerraSpec and LabSpec spectroradiometers.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — SciAps published its Cloud+ case for moving analyzer data beyond USB drives and spreadsheets into connected workflows.
- **2026-02** — The company highlighted Ni Met Recycling's use of the X-200 to identify and sort more than 100 material streams from aircraft engines.
- **2025-05** — FieldSpec, TerraSpec and LabSpec spectroradiometers became part of the SciAps product line.
- **2025-03** — SciAps described plans to deepen integration with Malvern Panalytical and Micromeritics while expanding recycling, mining and aerospace applications.
- **2024-08** — Spectris completed its acquisition of SciAps and began integrating the business into Malvern Panalytical.

## Links

- Website: https://www.sciaps.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sciaps-inc-/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/sciaps_inc?lang=en
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SciAps
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciaps_inc/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sciaps/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sciaps_inc

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Last updated: 2026-08-22