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08/19/2009 ASD Inc. Named to 2009 Inc. 5,000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
Inc. Magazine has again included ASD Inc. among the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the country. ASD ranks No. 3958 with a three-year sales growth of 52.5%.
07/07/2009 ASD Inc. Releases the QualitySpec® K-B Sample Press
The Industry’s first and only direct solution for accurate and simultaneous at-line measurement of Kappa number and Brightness of chemical pulps just got better!
06/23/2009 ASD Inc. Launches New Customer-focused Website
ASD Inc., the world-wide provider of high-performance spectroscopy solutions, launched a brand new customer-focused website this month.
06/09/2009 ASD Inc. Announces Call for Entries for 2010 Goetz Instrument Support Program
ASD Inc. is accepting entries for the annual Alexander Goetz Instrument Support Program, for the 2010 calendar year, from field researchers in all disciplines involving remote sensing and field spectroscopy. The annual program encourages novel, unconventional and/or fundamental research. The program is co-sponsored by the Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS), a member organization of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).
11/11/2008 CPIA Names ASD Inc. as Colorado Photonics Company of the Year
The Photonics Company of the Year award goes to a company or institution that has contributed the most to the Colorado photonics industry recently. This year’s winner is ASD Inc.
11/04/2008 ASD Inc. Ranks 29th in Deloitte Technology Fast 50
Materials Measurement Solution Provider Recognized As One of the Fastest Growing Technology Companies Three Years in a Row
08/26/2008 ASD Inc. Named to 2008 Inc. 5,000 List
ASD is recognized by Inc. Magazine, for second consecutive year, among the country's fastest growing private companies
05/13/2008 ASD Inc. Announces Call for Entries for ‘09 Instrument Support Program
Alexander Goetz Instrument Support Program Fosters Creativity in Field Research
05/06/2008 ASD Inc. Awarded Colorado Governor’s Award For Excellence In Exporting
Celebrating 19 years of operation, ASD’s array of innovative field portable, at-line, and on-line measurement solutions are in use in more than 60 countries, on every continent, in universities, government, public, and private industry
05/01/2008 Briefcase-sized Portable Anti-counterfeit Drug Analyzer Provides Real-time Analysis Anywhere, Anytime
ASD Inc. introduces the RxSpec® 700Z — a powerful new weapon in the Pharmaceutical Industry’s war on counterfeit drugs. User-friendly system provides non-destructive, on-the-spot lab quality analysis for field agents from industry, government, and law enforcement world-wide.
04/29/2008 ASD Inc. Introduces QualitySpec® K-B Analyzer — New Process Optimization for Paper and Pulp Industry
Industry first solution for accurate and simultaneous at-line measurement of Kappa number and Brightness of chemical pulps will help industry reduce hazardous chemical consumption, maximize product consistency, and save hundreds of thousands of dollars.
01/29/2008 ASD Inc. Promotes Two to Vice President
Continued and rapid growth leads to unprecedented strategic staffing changes for material measurement solutions provider.
12/13/2007 ASD Inc. Announces 2008 Recipients for Instrument Support Program
Alexander Goetz Instrument Support Program Fosters Creativity in North American Researchers
10/30/2007 ASD Inc. – Poised for Growth as Industrial Processing Comes of Age
New brand and expanding facilities reflect growing global demand for company’s analytical solutions
10/25/2007 ASD Named as a Deloitte & Touche Fast 50 Company
Spectroscopy Leader Recognized As One of the Top Technology Companies Two Years in a Row
09/05/2007 ASD Inc. Named to First-Ever INC. Magazine's 5,000 Fastest-Growing Private Businesses in the United States
Global Market Forces Propel ASD’s Three-Year Sales Growth of 71.7%
06/27/2007 ASD Inc. Announces 2008 Call for Entries for Instrument Support Program
Alexander Goetz Instrument Support Program Fosters Creativity in North American Researchers
06/19/2007 ASD Inc. Helps Drive Efforts in Global Biofuels Industry
ASD Inc. partners with the Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels (C2B2) to get more involved in advancing the processes and technology that help shape industry practices around the world.
06/12/2007 Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. Changes Operating Name to ASD Inc.
In a strategic move, ASD Inc. is streamlining the company name to a more internationally friendly brand and introducing an updated corporate logo.
04/26/2007 Analytical Spectral Devices Reports Record Sales Growth
ASD reported a sales increase of 22 percent over the same period last year, and a 37 percent sequential jump over the 2007 first quarter.
03/20/2007 Analytical Spectral Devices and Paprican Enter Into Development Agreement
Pulp and paper industry poised to optimize with new quality measurement technology
02/22/2007 Light at the End of the Mine
Mineral exploration made more efficient with ASD’s NIR spectroscopy
12/20/2006 New goLab™ Mobile Workstation by Analytical Spectral Devices expands portability and functionality in material analysis
The goLab™ Mobile Workstation is a versatile tool for supporting material analyses, formerly restricted to a laboratory environment, to be performed where and when needed.
12/19/2006 Analytical Spectral Devices to Demo First Portable Drug Anti-Counterfeiting Technology at IFPAC
Briefcase-sized device allows pharmaceutical field agents and investigators to validate prescription drugs on-the-fly
12/18/2006 Smart Ethernet Adapter by Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. introduces new capabilities to existing ASD instrument users
With the addition of The Smart Ethernet Adapter , users of ASD parallel port instruments can now upgrade instrument controllers and software versions, enabling them to take advantage of advanced features for autonomous control of their spectrometer systems.
12/12/2006 Analytical Spectral Devices recognized as top technology company
Global consulting powerhouse Deloitte & Touche has recognized Analytical Spectral Devices (ASD) as one of Colorado’s fastest-growing technology companies.
09/29/2006 Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. and CDEX announce settlement agreement
CDEX Inc. and Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. announced today that they entered into a settlement agreement with regards to Civil Action No. 06-CV-426-RDB-CBS that was pending before the U.S. Federal District Court in Denver, Colorado.
09/12/2006 Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. Releases LabSpec® 5000 / 5100 series, the Enhanced Portable and Compact Vis/NIR Spectrometer for Extreme Spectroscopy
The LabSpec® 5000 / 5100 series incorporates the benchmark power of the award winning LabSpec® Pro’s broad spectral range (350-2500 nm) and combines it with Ethernet and optional wireless functionality, a more ruggedized package with non-slip, urethane end-caps, and expanded temperature operating parameters for reliability even in extreme environments.
08/24/2006 Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. awarded 2006 Innovation Quotient Award
Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. (ASD), a leading manufacturer of rapid, precision, analytical and quality control instruments has been awarded the 2006 IQ (Innovation Quotient) Award in the Medical and Health Products category for it’s leading-edge RxSpec® drug verification technology.
08/21/2006 Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. and Dynea Oy release QualitySpec® OSB, a platform for real-time measurement of the concentration of resin, wax, and moisture in the composite wood products manufacturing process
The QualitySpec® OSB system provides continuous on-line analysis of key product parameters. It is designed specifically for compatibility and full integration into existing communications with most plant IT systems enabling uninterrupted real-time analysis.
08/03/2006 Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. announces new award program for North American researchers
Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. (ASD), the world leader in field-portable spectrometers and spectroradiometers announces the creation of the Alexander Goetz Instrument Support Program for North American researchers in the areas of remote sensing and field spectroscopy.
05/23/2006 Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. and Dynea Sign Formal Strategic Co-Marketing Agreement
Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. (ASD), the world leader in field-portable spectrometers, and Dynea Oy, one of the world's leading providers of industrial adhesive systems, are proud to announce the signing of a formal world-wide co-marketing agreement to bring Near-infrared (NIR) analysis capabilities to the wood panel market.
05/12/2006 Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. Ranks #22 among Fastest Growing Private Companies in Boulder County
Since its founding, ASD has grown consistently and remains a profitable private company focused on affordable, innovative, field-portable and transportable precision instrumentation for rapid material measurement and identification using Vis/NIR technology.
03/14/2006 Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. Releases the RTS-3ZC Integrating Sphere Accessory
The new RTS-3ZC Integrating Sphere accessory is a specially designed integrating sphere for use with the ASD FieldSpec® spectroradiometers.
03/13/2006 Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. Moves to Enforce Pharmacy Validation and Inspection Patent
Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. brings suit against CDEX, Inc.
03/10/2006 Seventh US Patent Issued to Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. Related to Verification of Pharmaceuticals
Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. (ASD), manufacturer of precision analytical instruments for real-time, field based material identification and verification, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued Patent Number 7,006,214 related to ASD’s innovative solution, RxSpec® technology.
03/01/2006 Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. Releases LabSpec® 2500 / 2600 Series, the Enhanced Portable and Compact Vis/NIR Spectrometer for Extreme Spectroscopy
The LabSpec® 2500 / 2600 series incorporates the benchmark power of the award winning LabSpec® Pro’s broad spectral range (350-2500 nm) and combines it with Ethernet and optional wireless functionality, a more ruggedized package with non-slip, urethane end-caps, and expanded temperature operating parameters for reliability even in extreme environments.
01/25/2006 Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. Launches FieldSpectroscopy.com — A Resource Blog for the Remote Sensing and Field Spectroscopy Community
Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. (ASD), the world leader in field portable spectroradiometers announces the launch of FieldSpectroscopy.com, the most comprehensive resource available on the web for relevant information related to remote sensing and field spectroscopy. The site offers numerous links to white papers, organizations, journals, funding sources, and the most inclusive calendar of earth sciences conferences available world-wide.
10/25/2005 ANALYTICAL SPECTRAL DEVICES, INC. INTRODUCES FIELDSPEC® 3, THE NEXT GENERATION OF FIELD SPECTRORADIOMETERS
With all of the power and functionality of the benchmark FieldSpec® Pro — times three — FieldSpec® 3 offers significantly expanded functionality, including Ethernet and wireless connectivity for remote data collection of up to 150’ feet away from the computer.
06/20/2005 ANALYTICAL SPECTRAL DEVICES INC. RECEIVES MULTI-SYSTEM ORDER FOR RxSpec™ DRUG VERIFICATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION INTO VA PHARMACIES
Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc (ASD) announced today the receipt of orders for five RxSpec™ systems for use in the Veterans Administration’s high volume Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacies.
01/24/2005 ANALYTICAL SPECTRAL DEVICES CELEBRATES MAJOR MILESTONES —1000 UNITS SOLD, IN OVER 50 COUNTRIES, AND MULTIPLE PATENTS ISSUED
Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. (ASD), manufacturer of precision analytical instruments for real-time, field-based material identification and verification, today announced the celebration of major milestones — 1,000 instruments sold, and currently in use in over 50 countries, as well as the issuance of two additional patents during 2004 focused on pharmaceutical quality control.
12/17/2004 ANALYTICAL SPECTRAL DEVICES INTRODUCES AGRISPEC™
Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. (ASD), manufacturer of rapid precision, analytical and quality control instruments introduces the new ultra-rugged AgriSpec™ designed specifically for field analysis of soils and vegetation.
08/12/2004 US PATENT ISSUED TO ANALYTICAL SPECTRAL DEVICES, INC. FOR UNIQUE PRESCRIPTION VERIFICATION SOLUTION
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued Patent Number 6,771,369 covering the ASD's innovative solution, RxSpec™, a non-contact technology that directly measures and verifies the chemical composition and dosage of a prescription drug when being dispensed in a pharmacy.
07/23/2004 Analytical Spectral Devices’ Portable LabSpec® Pro Selected by National Archives ( Washington D.C.) for Identification of Preservation Materials
Analytical Spectral Devices (ASD), manufacturer of rapid, precision analytical and quality control instruments reports it’s award-winning LabSpec® Pro has been selected by the National Archives (Washington D.C.) for use in analysis and identification of archival materials.
07/20/2004 Analytical Spectral Devices Receives High Customer Ratings in Dun & Bradstreet Supplier Performance Review
Analytical Spectral Devices (ASD), manufacturer of rapid, precision analytical and quality control instruments has received consistently high customer feedback ratings in a Supplier Performance Review survey performed by Open Ratings (Dun & Bradstreet).
05/10/2004 Analytical Spectral Devices Introduces the Ergonomic Pro-Pack Backpack Carrier for FieldSpec ® and LabSpec ® Pro Users
Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. (ASD), the undisputed world leader of self-powered, portable, full range and field spectrometer systems introduces the rugged and durable Ergonomic Pro-Pack for FieldSpec® and LabSpec® Pro users needing the ultimate in portability and ease of use.
04/13/2004 Analytical Spectral Devices Appoints Tom Brown as Director of Sales and Marketing
Mr. Brown started his new position March 29, 2004.
04/05/2004 Analytical Spectral Devices Introduces Indico™ Pro—Material Qualification Software for their Precision NIR Instrumentation
Indico™ Pro is easily configured to work with the award-winning LabSpec® Pro, QualitySpec® Pro, and FieldSpec® Pro instruments for material qualification and quantification across a variety of applications.
02/05/2004 Analytical Spectral Devices Introduces TerraSpec™ — the new compact and affordable, ultra-rugged mineral analyzer for rocks and soils
TerraSpec™ logs core; analyzes outcrops, blastholes, and hand samples; measures soil grids and profiles; and maps pit benches, vector mineralization, and remote sensing ground truth sites.
12/30/2003 Analytical Spectral Devices announces successful launch and shipping of first several units of QualitySpec® Pro—the new cost-effective bench top NIR analyzer in their line of precision instrumentation
Analytical Spectral Devices (ASD) , manufacturer of rapid precision analytical and quality control instruments announces successful launch and shipping of first several units of the new and very cost-effective QualitySpec® Pro NIR analyzer— it's small, lightweight, transportable, fast scanning and utilizes the same mechanism and ultra-tough casing materials as their well known and rugged field models.
10/01/2003 Analytical Spectral Devices Introduces QualitySpec® Pro—the new cost-effective benchtop NIR analyzer in their line of precision instrumentation
Analytical Spectral Devices (ASD) , manufacturer of rapid precision analytical and quality control instruments introduces the new and affordable QualitySpec® Pro NIR analyzer— it's small, lightweight, transportable, fast scanning and utilizes the same mechanism and ultra-tough casing materials as their well known and rugged field models.
04/25/2003 Analytical Spectral Devices Introduces Faster Scanning FieldSpec® HandHeld Pro Spectroradiometer
Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. (ASD), a leading developer of field-portable spectroradiometers for the remote sensing industry, introduces the addition of FieldSpec® HandHeld Pro to its FieldSpec® family of spectroradiometers.
04/07/2003 Analytical Spectral Devices Offers a Turntable Accessory for the LabSpec® Pro line of Spectrophotometers
The Turntable is an ideal accessory for applications requiring analysis of irregular shaped or non-homogeneous samples.
