Analyze any element,
anywhere on Earth.
SciAps designs and builds portable analytical instruments with the power to measure any element, from lithium and carbon to uranium. Our handheld XRF, LIBS, Vis-NIR, and portable benchtop analyzers deliver lab-quality results in seconds, in the field.
Trusted by the world's best
Solutions built for real-world applications
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Complete portable analysis,
all in one portfolio
Whether you're identifying alloys, analyzing soil, verifying materials, or measuring elemental composition, there's a SciAps analyzer built for the job, and the software to run it and manage the data behind it.
Handheld XRF
Lightning-fast high-precision X-ray guns
Ultralight, ultra-compact, blazing-fast handheld XRF. At under 3 lbs., the X-Series delivers results in seconds – all day, without fatigue – for alloys, metals, soils, and compliance testing.
Handheld LIBS
The only high-precision laser guns
The Z-Series measures ultra-low concentrations in alloys, ores, brines, and powders – and reaches the light elements XRF can't see (Li, Be, B, C, F, Na) – all with no radioactive source.
Vis-NIR
Handheld mineral identification
Vis-NIR reveals mineralogy where XRF and LIBS read elements. The ReveNIR handheld and gold-standard ASD FieldSpec, TerraSpec, and LabSpec spectroradiometers deliver real-time results for exploration, core logging, remote sensing, and research.
Portable Benchtops
Benchtop power in the field
The first field-portable benchtop XRF with an 80 kV tube. The PowerHouse X reaches the heavy rare earth elements (Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Yb) no handheld can – battery-powered and fully shielded.
Software
Connect the fleet, build your own methods
SciAps Cloud+ connects every analyzer you own – real-time data, reporting, OTA updates, and machine-learning calibrations in one platform. Profile Builder works the other direction, giving you full control to build custom XRF and LIBS calibrations around your own samples and standards.
Better together
The OneBox pairs a handheld XRF (the X) with a handheld LIBS (the Z) – sharing one battery, charger, and software. Together they measure virtually every element, and each backs up the other for peak throughput.
Built to Measure What Others Can't
Measure any element
The only portfolio spanning XRF, LIBS, Vis-NIR, and portable benchtop, so you can measure everything from lithium and carbon to uranium, plus the light elements and minerals single-technology analyzers can't reach.
Fast, light, and field-ready
Purpose-built for real working conditions: fast enough to test all day without fatigue, and rugged enough to survive the drop, the dust, and the heat.
Fewer regulatory headaches
Laser (LIBS) analyzers avoid radioactive sources entirely, and our X-ray options are engineered to minimize the compliance burden.
Pioneers of handheld analysis
Founded in 2013 by the team that built the world's first handheld XRF and the first tube-based X-ray gun – a young company with the deepest roots in the industry.
Don't take our word for it,
hear it from our customers
The SciAps X-550 is the best device I have used.
Jamie PapianAlliance Environmental ServicesAfter 14 years of teaching the 40-hour Lead Inspection class and performing countless field inspections, I can say the SciAps X-550 is the best device I have used. This is our 3rd manufacturer, going from Niton to Viken to SciAps and the ease of operation made this purchase worth it. Yesterday I spent 9 straight hours testing 25 apartments. At the end of the day, I had over 1200 readings. The battery life was great. I was impressed that when I did change batteries the unit doesn't power off and force you to recalibrate, just switch and go. I am a gadget guy, I like to have all the newest and latest pieces of testing equipment for the various types of environmental testing we perform, and I was hesitant at first about the investment, but after the grueling day of testing yesterday….well worth the investment. I do not represent SciAps and I do not get any kickback from them for this post. But my colleagues who follow me deserve to hear an unbiased opinion. Thanks, SciAps for making my job easier.
Jamie PapianCertified Indoor Environmental Consultant, Alliance Environmental ServicesTheir exceptional service and support truly set them apart in the industry.
Maurice EddyPine EnvironmentalWe are immensely pleased with our partnership with SciAps. Their exceptional service and support, coupled with their innovative product lines, truly set them apart in the industry. The SciAps team consistently demonstrates a commitment to excellence that exceeds industry expectations. Their cutting-edge approach and unwavering dedication make them an invaluable asset to our operations. It's a privilege to work with such a forward-thinking and reliable partner.
Maurice EddyDirector of Operations and Sales, NDT-RVI, Pine EnvironmentalThe current leader in the analyzer market, with great customer service.
Gregg AnconaAcurenI have been an associate of SciAps for 8-10years now and am familiar with the equipment line. I was fortunate to have exposure to the development of the LIBS instrument on a customer level. I think the product is the current leader in the analyzer market with great customer service from both the technical personnel as well as the local sales force we have had support from. I also have a great relationship with Brian Wilson which has been for more than a decade now, always helpful and informative to our company. I'm glad to have SciAps and associates in our corner.
Gregg AnconaSite Safety Coordinator, Premium Inspection and Testing, AcurenThey read aluminum alloys faster and more accurately than any other XRF.
Jonathan BubierJoseph Freedman CompanySciAps hands down has the best and most responsive service out of any company. They are always there to support our company if and when one of our units go down. We have used XRF units from all the major companies, but have made the switch to all SciAps (currently five units). They read aluminum alloys faster and more accurately than any other XRF. We are happy to have found a partner in SciAps and look forward to seeing what they produce next for the metals recycling industry.
Jonathan BubierDirector of Trading and Operations, Joseph Freedman CompanyThese machines can analyze quick! And their service is speedy too.
Rob ChadbournHarding MetalsThese machines can analyze quick! And their service is speedy too – unmatched service.
Rob ChadbournWarehouse Manager, Harding MetalsHope to do more business with you going forward, you have a great product.
Scott RiggsFerguson IndustrialHope to do more business with you going forward, you have a great product.
Scott RiggsQuality Manager, Gulf Coast, Ferguson IndustrialRichie and David have provided outstanding customer service and support.
Mark J. BurtonBurton NDTI wanted to take a moment to let you know that we appreciate all the support we have been given from SciAps. Richie and David have provided outstanding customer service and support every time we have called on them. Good customer service and support in our industry is not what it should be in many situations, but these guys have exceed our expectations.
Mark J. BurtonPresident, Burton NDTThe SciAps X-550 Pb XRF is a Game Changer.
Randy WalkowiakRAECO RentsTraditional radioactive isotope technology presented numerous challenges and a severe case of 'Time Share' anxiety. SciAps X-550 Pb XRF with X-ray tube and detector technology is a Game Changer. It meets all three HUD PCS Action Levels (0.5, 0.7, and 1.0 mg/cm2) with no inconclusive ranges or tests and all without the regulatory and the financial burdens of XRF's containing a radioactive isotope. Also, no increasing sampling times due to a steadily decaying radioactive isotope allow Professionals to work at peak efficiency. The costs of both instrument ownership and disposal can now be calculated with confidence. RAECO Rents and those Professionals we support have been overwhelmingly happy with the field performance of the SciAps X-550 Pb XRF.
Randy WalkowiakSales, RAECO RentsWe could not be happier with the unit and their customer service.
I just wanted to take a minute and talk about our experience with SciAps. I have been using the SciAps X-505 for over a year now, and we could not be happier with the unit and their customer service. The X-505 is an awesome upgrade from our old unit, as it has dual digital cameras, it runs on an Android platform making it more user friendly and easy to use, faster and lighter. Any difficulty we may have ran across that we needed assistance with was easily taken care of with a simple call to the SciAps crew and they got right on it. Great customer service and great product.
Downtime isn't part
of the job.
SciAps has been designing, selling, and servicing field-worthy handheld analyzers for more than 20 years. Our Service & Calibration Program saves money on annual calibration, parts, labor, and shipping – with a simplified RMA process, multi-point inspection, automatic software/firmware updates, and a dedicated support line.
From the field
Independent Study: Quantitative Handheld LIBS Helps Reveal the Story Behind Ancient Artifacts
Researchers studying artifacts from the Archaeological Park of Tindari in Sicily used a SciAps Z-903 handheld LIBS analyzer to move beyond simply identifying elements. They developed a chemometrics-assisted calibration capable of quantitatively determining major, minor, and trace elements in silica-based materials.
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Could broadband spectroscopy help transform the early detection of life-threatening diseases? Researchers recently used the ASD LabSpec 4 broadband spectrometer to identify the optical signatures of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a devastating intestinal disease affecting premature infants. By combining high-resolution spectral data with machine learning, the team demonstrated a promising non-invasive approach that could one day lead to faster bedside screening.