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Ahura Corporation Selected by World Economic Forum As A Technology Pioneer for 2006
Wilmington, MA—July 17, 2006— Ahura Corporation, award-winning manufacturer of handheld instruments for chemical identification, has been selected as one of the World Economic Forum’s 36 Technology Pioneers for 2006. Technology Pioneers are companies that have been identified as developing and applying highly transformational and innovative technologies in the areas of energy, biotechnology and health, and information technology. This year’s class of companies has been selected due to the cutting-edge work undertaken by the organizations, as well as the potential long-term impact of the organization’s efforts on business and society. Ahura Corporation was chosen as a Technology Pioneer in the field of Biotechnology and Health based on its award-winning FirstDefender™ Handheld Chemical Identification System. FirstDefender is a rugged, waterproof handheld instrument for the identification of unknown liquids and solids. It is used by military and civilian first responders around the globe for accurate and instant identification of potentially dangerous substances, including chemical weapons, explosives, toxic substances, hazardous waste and narcotics. FirstDefender delivers reliable results in all weather conditions and environments. Customers include: the Federal Bureau of Investigations explosives lab, British Ministry of Defense, U.S. Army, U.S. Customs and Immigration, Fire Department of New York, City of Seattle Fire Department, Washington DC Fire Department, New Jersey State Police and more than 100 other agencies in the United States.
“FirstDefender is making a real difference in the lives of soldiers, first responders and law enforcements, who use it every day in potentially life-threatening situations,” said Daryoosh Vakhshoori, Ahura Corporation’s President and Founder. “We are honored to be recognized by the World Economic Forum and, in alignment with the WEF’s goals, will continue to develop products and technologies that improve the state of the world.”
Building on its success in the military and first responder markets, Ahura is also exploring several new industries, including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. The technological foundation of FirstDefender shows great promise in applications such as inspection of incoming materials; in-line/at-line verification of chemical processes; authentication of gems, art and antiques; geological exploration; and authentication of legitimate pharmaceuticals.
About Ahura Scientific, Inc.
Ahura Scientific, Inc. develops rugged, ultra-compact, field-enabled optical systems for the immediate identification and authentication of liquid and solid chemical substances. Customers include the homeland security, life sciences, industrial and medical markets. Manufactured in the USA in an ISO 9001-certified facility, the company’s products offer exceptional portability and unparalleled performance.
More information at www.ahurascientific.com.
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Kerstin Barr, Ahura Scientific, Inc.
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