AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26, 2012 (CRWENEWSWIRE) — 1st Detect Corporation, a subsidiary of Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq:ASTC), is pleased to announce the delivery of pre-production mini-mass spectrometers to select customers for evaluation.

“After years of development, we are very proud to have leading analytical equipment vendors evaluating our mini-mass spectrometer,” said Thomas B. Pickens III, Chairman of 1st Detect. “We believe 1st Detect’s mini-mass spectrometer technology represents a breakthrough by delivering performance comparable to large laboratory mass spectrometers in a small and affordable instrument that can reach many applications that were never before possible. This is a major development milestone as 1st Detect is now transforming from its R&D phase to a market driven, commercially focused business enterprise.”

The 1st Detect mini-mass spectrometer technology is capable of detecting trace levels of volatile compounds and has been developed for the security, industrial and research laboratory markets. We believe the technology platform is ideally suited for these applications, having been designed to provide highly accurate and rapid analysis and detection of very low concentrations of chemical compounds.

“I am extremely excited about the technology breakthroughs the 1st Detect team has innovated,” added Mr. Pickens. “Our talented R&D team has spent years developing what we consider to be the best performing miniature mass spectrometer available. This product fulfills an unmet need in the chemical detection market by providing a true mini-mass spectrometer that is superior to the widely adopted ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) products.”

The 1st Detect proprietary mini-mass spectrometry technology provides a broad and versatile platform that we plan to integrate with follow-on products optimized for the security and industrial markets including airports, border crossings, law enforcement, military uses, agricultural processing, refineries, chemical plants, pharmaceutical manufacturing, process control, water and wastewater treatment facilities.

About 1st Detect Corporation

1st Detect Corporation was formed by Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq:ASTC - News) to develop and commercialize miniature-mass spectrometer technology first developed under an agreement with NASA for use on the International Space Station (ISS). 1st Detect offers what we believe is a breakthrough mini-mass spectrometry technology that fills an unmet need by being highly accurate, rapid, lightweight, durable and cost-effective. For more information on 1st Detect Corporation, please visit www.1stDetect.com.

About Astrotech Corporation

Astrotech is one of the first space commerce companies and remains a strong entrepreneurial force in the aerospace industry. We are leaders in identifying, developing and marketing space technology for commercial use. Our ASO business unit serves our government and commercial satellite and spacecraft customers with pre-launch services on the eastern and western range. 1st Detect Corporation is developing what we believe is a breakthrough mini-mass spectrometer, while Astrogenetix, Inc. is a biotechnology company utilizing microgravity as a research platform for drug discovery and development.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, trends, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to be materially different from the forward-looking statement. These factors include, but are not limited to, continued government support and funding for key space programs, the ability to expand ASO, the availability of capital for reinvestment in growth initiatives, the continued development of technology solutions, product performance and market acceptance of products and services, as well as other risk factors and business considerations described in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings including the annual report on Form 10-K. Any forward-looking statements in this document should be evaluated in light of these important risk factors. The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Source: Astrotech Corporation

Contact:

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
James Wylde
Vice President, Business Development
1st Detect Corporation
972-617-9939
jwylde@1stDetect.com

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SILVERDALE, Wash., July 13, 2011 /CVRWENEWSWIRE/ — Infrared Systems International (OTCBB:IFRS.OB) subsidiary, AquaLiv, Inc., announces a move to a larger facility.

This week AquaLiv, Inc. completed a move of its Seattle offices and laboratory into a larger facility. The new location is twice the size and will be utilized for additional personnel and increased research capacity.

“A key feature in our new facility is an electromagnetically shielded research room which will remove significant variables in future experiments,” stated AquaLiv CEO Craig Hoffman. “We are also hoping this will speed up current research on a particularly exciting capability of our technology.”

According to the company, its BioT(TM) Bioinformation Technology uses a complex array of magnetic fields to record a newly discovered type of information from chemical compounds and/or organisms. This information is then processed and mixed to create novel information-based products for agriculture and medicine.

“Construction is just wrapping up and the painters should be completed in a few days,” added Mr. Hoffman. “We are looking forward to getting unpacked and settled.”

“Our goal is to ensure AquaLiv gets the resources it needs to scale its ability to service the market,” stated Bill Wright, CEO of Infrared Systems International. “Ongoing laboratory work is needed even for production, and the new facility allows both research and production science to occur at the same time.”

Earlier this year, the company released its first agriculture product, AgSmart(TM) Rice. The product increases yields in rice crops without chemicals or genetic modification and is organic standards compliant. The company is also preparing for an upcoming clinical trial in Kenya with its NatuRx(TM) HIV/AIDS treatment.

For more information about AquaLiv, visit its website: http://www.aqualiv.net

About Infrared Systems International:

Infrared Systems International, through its subsidiaries, offers unique solutions and applications for a variety of industries and emerging technologies.

AquaLiv, Inc. is a life sciences research and development company. Recent advancements in AquaLiv’s technology uncovered a new field of biological information science. With direct applications in the industries of water purification, environmental science, agriculture, animal husbandry, personal use products, and medicine, AquaLiv is ready to expand its innovative product offering. To learn more about AquaLiv, please visit: www.aqualiv.net.

Focus Systems, Inc. is a service orientated, desktop virtualization, and VoIP information technology provider. Focus Systems’ service essentially eliminates the need for its customers to buy, deploy, and maintain IT infrastructure. The move to cloud computing lowers customers’ total cost of ownership by shifting critical systems to Focus — including servers, backup, software, operating systems, updates, power, cooling, facility space, and internal staffing requirements. For more information, please visit: www.focus-sys.com.

Safe Harbor: Statements contained in this news release, other than those identifying historical facts, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Safe Harbor provisions as contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements relating to the Company’s future expectations, including but not limited to revenues and earnings, technology efficacy, strategies and plans, are subject to safe harbors protection. Actual Company results and performance may be materially different from any future results, performance, strategies, plans, or achievements that may be expressed or implied by any such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

Contact:
Infrared Systems International
360-536-4220

Source: Infrared Systems International

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