NEW ORLEANS - Bruker has leveraged more than 30 years experience in FT-IR spectrometer design to build a new self-contained, portable FT-IR spectrometer, the Mobile-IR. The Mobile-IR complements Bruker's existing line of civilian and military field-based chemical detection systems. The system is based on the same, patented, RockSolid™ technology that has been proven worldwide in thousands of spectrometers in laboratory, process and field use.  The Mobile-IR is insensitive to vibration, and all components required for the FT-IR analysis are assembled into a rugged, weatherproof transport case. The easy to use software on the built-in touch screen computer allows the system to be used with only minimal operator training. It can be ready for operation in a few minutes, and measurements typically take only seconds to complete. The unknown material is then automaticallyentified and results are displayed clearly on the screen. The Mobile-IR is designed for easy cleaning and decontamination after use. If desired, the analysis results can be transmitted to a main computer using USB, Ethernet, or wireless interfaces. The sampling interface allows easy measurement of even small amounts of powder, paste or liquid, or small pieces of unknown material. This sampling interface and the large number of infrared spectral libraries that are available make the Mobile-IR suitable for a wide range of applications. For more information, contact: Frank Thibodeau, Vice President Bruker Daltonics NBC Detection Corp. Phone: (978) 663-3660 x.1308 Email: fnt@bdal.com Website: www.bdal.com