Astrotech Launches EN-SCAN, Inc.: Revolutionizing Environmental Testing

Astrotech Corporation (NASDAQ: ASTC) has announced the creation of a new wholly-owned subsidiary, EN-SCAN, Inc. ("EN-SCAN"), to manufacture and sell a line of instruments designed for environmental testing applications using its proprietary ATi Gas Chromatograph ("GC") and Astrotech Mass Spectrometer Technology™ ("MS"). This strategic move aims to address the growing demand for rugged, portable, and real-time analysis solutions in the environmental testing market.

EN-SCAN's product line has been developed to fill a gap in the market for durable and rugged GC mass spectrometers suitable for outdoor field work. The new instruments are designed to provide instant feedback for accurate contamination source location and migration, enabling real-time decision-making in the field. EN-SCAN's products are intended to deliver highly accurate, real-time monitoring for real-time decision-making in the field, reducing testing costs and time delays.

EN-SCAN's product lineup includes three testing solutions, each designed for specific applications:

1. EN-SCAN Rugged-Lab GC-MS: A transportable GC-MS for on-site, lab-quality analysis of air, water, and soil. This product supports regulatory enforcement, industrial compliance, and scientific exploration.
2. EN-SCAN Fenceline Monitor: A continuous emissions monitoring system designed to detect pollutants such as BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene) at refineries and chemical processing plants. This product provides real-time results that can provide valuable alerts to management and regulators.
3. EN-SCAN Handheld GC: A portable gas chromatograph for on-site detection of volatile organic compounds and contaminants in air, soil, and water. This product is a lightweight handheld instrument for on-site environmental testing.

EN-SCAN products integrate advanced gas chromatography and mass spectrometry technology with rugged, portable instrumentation, providing accuracy in demanding locations. With a focus on real-time monitoring, ease of use, and cost efficiency, EN-SCAN enables organizations to make data-driven decisions while reducing testing costs and time delays.

EN-SCAN's products are designed to address specific market needs in the environmental testing industry, such as regulatory enforcement, industrial compliance, and scientific exploration, while differentiating from competitors that may not offer the same level of ruggedness, portability, or real-time analysis capabilities.

The creation of EN-SCAN, Inc. aligns with Astrotech's long-term strategic goals by expanding the company's reach into the growing environmental testing market. EN-SCAN's focus on real-time, on-site analysis capabilities leverages Astrotech's proprietary gas chromatography and mass spectrometry technologies, which are already employed in the company's existing subsidiaries. This alignment allows for potential synergies and shared resources between EN-SCAN and Astrotech's other subsidiaries, such as shared technology, market expansion, talent and expertise, and brand recognition.

EN-SCAN's products have the potential to revolutionize environmental testing by providing accurate, immediate, and actionable insights in demanding field environments. The company's focus on real-time, on-site analysis capabilities contributes to its competitive advantage by enabling quick decision-making, improved efficiency, and reduced costs associated with off-site laboratory testing. EN-SCAN's technology has the potential to have a significant impact on various industries, including environmental monitoring and remediation, industrial compliance and process control, emergency response and disaster management, and agricultural and food safety.



In conclusion, Astrotech's creation of EN-SCAN, Inc. represents a strategic move into the growing environmental testing market, addressing specific market needs with rugged, portable, and real-time analysis solutions. EN-SCAN's products have the potential to revolutionize environmental testing by providing accurate, immediate, and actionable insights in demanding field environments, contributing to Astrotech's long-term strategic goals and differentiating the company from competitors in the market.