1st Detect TRACER 1000 system has received the European Civil Aviation Conference (“ECAC”) certification for wand swabbing, approved for use in screening both passengers and cargo in aviation security operations.

“Wand swabbing certification extends our TRACER 1000 customer base to include airports that require wand swabbing,” said Tom Pickens, Chairman and CEO of Astrotech Corporation. “We believe our technology allows for a less intrusive method of passenger testing, while also reducing bottlenecks, allowing airports to process more passengers without sacrificing security stringency.”

The certification covers the TRACER 1000 for wand-based sampling, enabling checkpoint operators to collect trace samples from passengers and cargo without direct contact. The system satisfies the ECAC Explosives Detection Standard and Standard G1 under Concept of Operations Revision 38. The TRACER 1000 is a field-proven mass spectrometry solution deployed in 16 countries worldwide, providing laboratory-grade molecular identification in environments where no-touch collection is operationally required.