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Explosives and narcotics threats continue to evolve across aviation, cargo, mailrooms, borders, and correctional environments.
From artisanal extracts to industrial chemical processing, Astrotech delivers trace measurement and detection at every stage of production. Our systems provide molecular-level certainty, identifying impurities and verifying product integrity before they impact your brand or bottom line. Whether ensuring purity or monitoring feedstock for large-scale operations, we replace assumptions with definitive data. By integrating laboratory-grade precision directly into the workflow, we help manufacturers of all scales safeguard compliance and optimize quality control without the delays of off-site testing.
Dynamic Process Control
Conventional distillation typically relies on temperature and pressure as proxies for composition, which can lead to imprecise cuts and lost yield. We integrate mass spectrometry directly into the line to visualize the specific molecular profile of the stream in real-time. This allows operators to identify the exact transition of fractions based on chemical reality rather than theoretical boiling points. By enabling cuts based on actual composition, facilities can tighten process control to maximize yield without risking purity.
Yield Maximization
Standard distillation often relies on indirect indicators like temperature, forcing operators to make conservative cuts that sacrifice yield to ensure purity. We replace these proxies with real-time mass spectrometry, providing a direct view of the molecular stream. This allows operators to visualize the exact start and end of target fractions. By tightening these cut points based on actual chemical composition rather than theoretical parameters, facilities can recover valuable product previously lost to waste streams, driving the projected 15-30% yield improvement through precision rather than estimation.
In-Line Potency Optimization
Standard distillation often requires pulling samples for offline analysis, forcing operators to run "blind" while waiting for results. We integrate mass spectrometry directly into the workflow, delivering laboratory-grade data instantly at the point of decision. This eliminates the lag between sampling and action, allowing operators to adjust vacuum and temperature dynamically based on real-time composition. Instead of reacting to delayed reports, facilities can optimize cut points during the run itself, preventing waste and ensuring quality without pausing operations .
Distillation Process Automation
We transform artisanal intuition into reproducible science by providing a molecular-level view of the process. This empowers the crafter to standardize their best results, using precise data to replicate optimized runs across every batch. Instead of relying on feel or proxy measurements, operators can refine their technique and scale production with confidence, ensuring that the quality of their finest run becomes the consistent, validated standard for the entire operation.
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