SciAps

Name

SciAps

Legal name

SciAps, Inc.

Website

https://sciaps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Portable Analytical Instruments

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Mass Spectrometry & Spectroscopy Instruments (HLAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Material Characterization & Spectroscopy (NMR/FTIR/MS) (HLAGADAK)

Keywords

• Handheld XRF analyzers
• Portable LIBS analyzers
• Elemental analysis instruments
• Field spectroscopy equipment
• Positive material identification

Headquarters

HQ city

Woburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (XRF, LIBS, NIR Analyzers): One-time hardware sales of portable analytical instruments (Z-Series LIBS, X-Series XRF, PowerHouse X benchtop, reveNIR NIR, FieldSpec/TerraSpec/LabSpec spectroradiometers) via direct sales and distributors.
2. Service & Calibration Program: Recurring annual service contracts covering calibration, parts, labor, shipping, software/firmware updates, multi-point inspection, and prioritized RMA with repair-and-return; described as saving money on annual calibration costs.
3. Rental Program: Rental of handheld analyzers via SciAps' own rental program and partner networks (e.g., Pine Environmental).
4. Financing Solutions: Financing solutions provided via x-fi.io partner to support analyzer purchases.
5. Professional Services (Training & Consulting): Specialized training programs (e.g., free API training with One Box purchase, Profile Builder Opti-Cal training, in-person/GoToMeeting sessions for academic loaners).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

SciAps designs, manufactures, and sells field-hardened handheld portable analytical instruments based on three core spectroscopy technologies — Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) in the Z-Series, X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) in the X-Series, and Visible/Near-Infrared (Vis-NIR) via the reveNIR and acquired ASD spectroradiometers. The company also offers the OneBox bundled package pairing LIBS and XRF analyzers on a unified platform, the PowerHouse X portable benchtop XRF for rare earth elements, supporting software (Profile Builder with Opti-Cal, SciAps Cloud+ ML), and recurring service, calibration, rental, and financing programs.

Product overview

SciAps specializes in portable analytical instruments with the power to measure any element across every major industry. The portfolio is organized around three core technology platforms — LIBS (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) analyzers in the Z-Series (Z-901, Z-902, Z-903, Z-70) and the Z-9 Liquidator for lithium brines; XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) analyzers in the X-Series (X-5, X-50, X-200, X-505, X-550, X-555) plus the PowerHouse X portable benchtop for REEs; and VisNIR analyzers including the new reveNIR and the recently acquired ASD Spectroradiometers (FieldSpec, TerraSpec, LabSpec). The flagship OneBox bundle combines a Z and an X analyzer on a unified software platform, operating system, user interface, battery, and charger (with variants for PMI, Scrap, Environmental, and EV/Strategic Metals). Supporting technologies include Detector Protector Technology (DPT) for XRF, OPTi-purge argon purge for LIBS, Profile Builder calibration software with Opti-Cal, and the SciAps Cloud+ on-device ML platform. Service offerings include the Service & Calibration Program, Rental Program (via partners such as Pine Environmental, Burton NDT, and RAECO), and financing via x-fi. Target industries include scrap metal recycling, NDT & PMI, geochemistry and mining, food and agriculture, academic and scientific research, environmental testing, RoHS compliance, catalytic converter recycling, lead paint inspection, and precious metals analysis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Z-Series (LIBS analyzers): SciAps' flagship line of handheld Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) analyzers, including the Z-901, Z-902, Z-903, Z-70, and Z-9 Liquidator for lithium brines.
• X-Series (XRF analyzers)
• OneBox
• reveNIR
• FieldSpec, TerraSpec, LabSpec (formerly ASD)
• SciAps Racing
• PowerHouse X

Products and services

• Z-901 LIBS Analyzer Handheld Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy analyzer from SciAps' flagship Z-Series, optimized for alloy analysis with carbon testing capability and argon-purge support for mill-ready aluminum scrap. Available in a lighter-weight Z-901 Lithium configuration dedicated to lithium-only measurement. Designed for scrap recyclers and alloy processors.
• Z-902 LIBS Analyzer (Carbon) Handheld LIBS analyzer capable of measuring carbon and carbon equivalents in steels and stainless steels; the Z-902 Carbon variant is the world's first handheld analyzer to directly measure carbon content in alloys. Designed for NDT & PMI applications including weld inspection and alloy verification at pipeline operators, fabricators, and refineries.
• Z-903 LIBS Analyzer High-end handheld LIBS analyzer offering full elemental coverage across the periodic table (H to U) with spectrometer range 190-950 nm. The industry's first handheld to measure low-atomic-number elements such as lithium, beryllium, boron, and sodium for critical minerals, batteries, and geochemistry workflows.
• Z-70 LIBS Analyzer Economical, rugged material-ID LIBS analyzer leveraging hardware advantages of SciAps high-end Z instruments for real-world alloy and material identification samples in scrap sorting and alloy identification markets.
• Z-9 Liquidator LIBS Analyzer Specialized handheld LIBS analyzer for rapid multi-element analysis of lithium brines. Pairs with the Z-903 to provide accurate lithium and other elemental readings across a wide range of concentrations in liquid brine samples, supporting the EV battery and strategic metals supply chain.
• X-5 XRF Analyzer Handheld XRF analyzer optimized for non-destructive testing of gold and silver materials and other precious metals. Combines SciAps' latest hardware and software at a high-value price point for the precious-metals analysis market including gold and silver authenticity and purity verification.
• X-50 XRF Analyzer Entry-level handheld XRF analyzer offering fast identification of common alloys and everyday scrap. Features a 50 kV X-ray tube and is positioned as a lower-priced option for catalytic converter PGM (Pt/Pd/Rh) analysis and economical scrap sorting for smaller operations.
• X-200 XRF Analyzer Mid-range handheld XRF analyzer with two-beam analysis measuring light elements (Mg, Si, Al, P, S) in addition to transition and heavy elements, eliminating common alloy mix-ups in seconds. Runs on Android for ease of use, targeted at scrap recyclers and aerospace material sorting.
• X-505 XRF Analyzer Handheld XRF analyzer in the X-Series with low detection limits and fast analysis time, ideal for measuring trace elements (Cr, Mo, Cu) in steel piping and components for flow-accelerated corrosion (FAC) monitoring and broader alloy verification.
• X-550 XRF Analyzer SciAps' most popular and highest-end handheld XRF analyzer — the world's lightest, smallest, fastest high-precision X-ray gun. Weighs ~3 lbs., performs two-beam analysis in ~2 seconds, includes the Aluminum App for one-second aluminum alloy sorting, and the X-550 Pb variant is the first non-isotope handheld XRF with accepted HUD PCS for lead paint analysis at three action levels (0.5, 0.7, 1.0 mg/cm²).
• X-555 XRF Analyzer Handheld XRF analyzer featuring SciAps' first 55 kV X-ray tube, designed for critical minerals including rare earth elements (REEs) and gold pathfinders. Pairs with Portable PPB's detectORE chemistry kit for sub-ppm in-field gold and silver analysis, delivering the world's first in-field portable XRF Au analysis technology as an alternative to laboratory assay.
• PowerHouse X Portable Benchtop XRF Groundbreaking portable benchtop XRF purpose-built for light and heavy rare-earth elements (REEs) and other critical minerals. Features 80 kV operation and K-shell X-ray analysis achieving single-digit ppm detection limits, enabling laboratory-level REE and trace-element analysis in the field for mining, exploration, and EV supply chain customers.
• reveNIR Handheld Vis-NIR Analyzer Handheld, ruggedized near-infrared (Vis-NIR) spectrometer engineered for real-time, in-field mineral and material identification. Battery-powered and designed for mobility, pairing with the SciAps Cloud+ ML platform for instant mineral ID in exploration geologists, agriculture, and materials ID workflows.
• ASD Spectroradiometers (FieldSpec, TerraSpec, LabSpec) Iconic full-range spectral analysis instruments originally developed by Analytical Spectral Devices (ASD) and now manufactured and supported by SciAps. FieldSpec, TerraSpec, and LabSpec set the global standard for spectral analysis in mining, environmental science, and remote sensing applications.
• OneBox Bundled LIBS + XRF Package Bundle package that pairs a SciAps Z LIBS analyzer and an X-550 XRF analyzer on a shared software platform, operating system, user interface, battery, and charger, simplifying training and field operation. Configured variants include PMI, Scrap, Environmental, and Electric Vehicle/Strategic Metals OneBoxes.
• SciAps Cloud+ Software Platform Machine-learning platform that delivers ML predictions directly to the handheld analyzer so users can make fast, informed decisions in the field without a computer or internet connection. Paired with the reveNIR for the Agriculture use case, delivering instant non-destructive soil and plant health measurements.
• Profile Builder Software with Opti-Cal SciAps companion software that provides operators complete freedom to modify analyzer parameters and generate custom calibrations (Opti-Cal). Designed to break free of factory-imposed calibrations or unchangeable multi-variant techniques, particularly for academic and research LIBS users.
• Service & Calibration Program Annual service and calibration program for SciAps handheld XRF and LIBS analyzers. Saves money on annual calibration costs, parts, labor, and shipping; includes simplified RMA with prioritized repair and return, multi-point inspection, software/firmware updates (including those requiring full re-calibration), and higher-frequency status updates with a dedicated support line.
• Rental Program SciAps handheld analyzer rental program (delivered through partners such as Pine Environmental, Burton NDT Rentals, and RAECO Rents) for short-term or project-based access to LIBS and XRF instruments across NDT-RVI and lead paint inspection use cases.
• Financing Solutions (x-fi) Third-party financing solution (provided via x-fi.io) for SciAps analyzer purchases, supporting customer acquisition of handheld LIBS, XRF, and NIR equipment by lowering upfront capital barriers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9 hours of testing, 1200 readings across 25 apartments on a single battery cycle without recalibration (X-550 for lead paint inspection)
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Malvern PanalyticalflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2025Strategic integration partner (also Spectris-owned) enabling deeper particle and elemental analysis; bridges handheld and lab-based techniques for a seamless workflow in mining, recycling, and academic research. Co-marketing references appear across SciAps blog posts and on the Malvern Panalytical mining pages.
• ReMA (Recycling Materials Association)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 June 2024ReMA announced partnership with SciAps, Inc. to brand Viking Motorsports Car in NASCAR Xfinity Series (June 2024); includes SciAps 300 at Bristol race and multiple NASCAR tracks (Sonoma, Chicagoland, EchoPark, Indianapolis, Iowa, Daytona).
• SciAps China Sales OfficeflagshipOthers · 12 February 2024SciAps launched new sales office in China (February 2024) to address the Asia-Pacific market.
• SciAps India Sales OfficeflagshipOthers · 31 January 2024SciAps opened for business in India (January 2024) via new sales office for the India market.
• Portable PPB (detectORE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2023R&D partnership announced December 2023 to integrate Portable PPB's detectORE™ patented gold concentration method with the SciAps X-555 XRF, delivering the world's first in-field portable XRF Au analysis technology as an alternative to laboratory assay.
• Emerling-Gase MotorsportsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 January 2023Motorsports partnership for the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series, brand-marketing alignment with SciAps Racing.
• Allied BioScienceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2020COVID-19 response partnership announced November 2020, deploying SciAps X-505 analyzers in the fight against COVID-19.
• MicromeriticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic integration partner alongside Malvern Panalytical; gives SciAps customers access to unparalleled technology for field or lab use.
• Analytical Spectral Devices (ASD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSciAps acquired FieldSpec, TerraSpec, and LabSpec product lines from ASD (acquired 2025). SciAps now provides ongoing manufacturing, full service and technical support, and future-facing innovation for these legendary spectroradiometers originally used in mining, environmental science, and remote sensing.
• Pine EnvironmentalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental partner providing SciAps XRF and LIBS analyzers across the United States; SciAps describes Pine Environmental as an 'invaluable asset to our operations' partner delivering exceptional service and innovative product lines to NDT-RVI customers.
• RAECO RentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental partner for the SciAps X-550 Pb XRF for lead paint inspection; meets all three HUD PCS Action Levels (0.5, 0.7, 1.0 mg/cm2) without radioactive isotopes; RAECO provides a comparison page positioning SciAps as 'Today's Best Choice for Lead Paint Testing'.
• Scrap UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for grading aluminum with SciAps X-550 (training and content collaboration announced February 2024).
• Los Alamos National LaboratoryminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerResearch partner using the SciAps Z-300 LIBS for quantification of rare earth elements (Eu, Nd, Yb) in uranium oxide matrix; published in Applied Spectroscopy.
• EMI / HiSears (Mars analog research)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerResearch collaboration with HI-SEAS (Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation) and Sarafina Nance using SciAps Z-903 LIBS in Mars simulation preparation.
• Analytical Training ConsultantsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partnership offering free API training with SciAps One Box purchase (announced September 2022).
• Viking MotorsportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMotorsports sponsorship partner branded alongside SciAps for NASCAR Xfinity Series entries (June 2024 SciAps/Viking Motorsports ReMA partnership).
• NASA (Mars analog research)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNASA relied on the science of SciAps Z LIBS in research contexts for planetary exploration; SciAps Z-903 LIBS used in Mars simulation training.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Niton XRF): Thermo Fisher's Niton product line is the historical market leader in handheld XRF analyzers for alloy verification, PMI, and scrap recycling, competing head-to-head with SciAps' X-Series. Both target the same industrial QA/QC buyer with similar XRF gun form factors.
• Evident (formerly Olympus Scientific Solutions): Evident's DELTA and INNOV-X handheld XRF analyzers are a leading alternative to SciAps' X-Series in scrap, alloy, and PMI applications. Both companies were founded by veterans who overlapped with the Olympus / Innov-X handheld XRF lineage that SciAps' founders came from.
• Bruker: Bruker's S1 TITAN and Tracer series handheld XRF analyzers compete directly with SciAps in PMI, scrap recycling, and elemental analysis. Both target alloy verification and RoHS/restricted-materials testing customers with portable, gun-format XRF instruments.
• Hitachi High-Tech: Hitachi High-Tech's X-MET and X-Strata handheld XRF analyzers serve the same alloy, PMI, and scrap metal recycling customers as SciAps' X-Series. Both compete for industrial QA/QC and NDT inspection buyers seeking portable, fast XRF guns.
• Rigaku: Rigaku's handheld and portable XRF line (e.g., KT-100S, Progeny, NEXCG) competes with SciAps' X-Series in alloy verification, PMI, and field elemental analysis. Both companies offer rugged, portable instruments aimed at scrap, mining, and NDT end markets.

Broad incumbents

• SPECTRO Analytical Instruments (AMETEK): SPECTRO (an AMETEK division) is a major supplier of elemental analysis instrumentation with overlapping handheld and portable products serving metal and mining customers. Comparable as a broader-incumbent player in the same elemental-analysis category as SciAps but with a much larger lab-instrument portfolio.
• Malvern Panalytical: Sister company under Spectris following the 2024 acquisition; supplies lab-based XRF (Zetium, Epsilon), XRD, and particle analysis for mining, materials, and academic customers. Highly relevant as a co-portfolio brand now positioned alongside SciAps to bridge handheld field analysis with downstream lab workflows.
• Agilent Technologies: Agilent's analytical instrument division supplies lab- and field-grade spectroscopy and mass spectrometry solutions to environmental, pharmaceutical, and materials customers, overlapping SciAps' addressable markets at the broader instrumentation level. Not a handheld-XRF/LIBS direct competitor but adjacent in customer base and category.

Emerging players

• B&W Tek: B&W Tek offers portable Raman and NIR spectrometers used in field material identification and pharmaceutical/chemistry applications, partially overlapping SciAps' revealNIR and ASD FieldSpec/TerraSpec lines. Comparable as a smaller, specialist handheld spectroscopy peer.
• Metrohm: Metrohm offers portable and handheld ion chromatography, Raman, and near-infrared analyzers used in environmental, food, and chemical analysis, with partial overlap to SciAps' environmental and food/agriculture handheld applications. Comparable as an adjacent handheld analytical instrument peer with similar end-customer focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors6 records

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M&A

Investments

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