NanoSniffer: Microsensor based Explosive Trace Detector

(Mitesh Solanki)

• Recently world’s first Microsensor based Explosive Trace Detector called the “NanoSniffer” was launched.
• NanoSniffer is developed by a startup named as NanoSniff Technology and this will be markted by again another startup named as Kritikal Solutions.
• Sniffer can detect all class of military, homemade and conventional explosives in less than 10 seconds.
• Another benefit is NanoSniffer can detect even nano gram quantity of exploves.
• It is also cost effective than currently available devices in market.
• NanoSniffer is patented in Europe, India and US.
• The Global Explosives trace detector industry value is estimated to be Rs. 10,000 crores where Indian contribution is only 2 to 3%.
• NanoSniffer will be marketed internationally and will help in growth of Indian made explosives.