While the MERS outbreak of 2012 was worldwide news, Pat Keady, an aerosol innovator, saw the need for bioaerosol samplers that could inform the world about the spread of these respiratory viruses.

Little did we know that COVID-19 would change the world forever. Using our proven condensation growth tube (CGT) capture technology, we offer the highest efficiency sampling from 5 nm – 10 micron particle size. Our samplers feature the ability to sample directly into genomic preserve (patent pending), simplifying the handling and transport of those bio-samples to be analyzed using modern genomic analysis techniques.

Originally designed by Dr. Susanne Hering and her team at Aerosol Dynamics Inc, with supportive funding by National Institutes of Health (1 RC3ES019081-01), research prototypes were developed for various chemical and biological sampling applications. Since 2016, Aerosol Devices Inc, has been manufacturing and marketing commercial samplers, not only for bioaerosol particle collection but also for chemical applications, such as collecting colloidal particles, combustion soot particles and other nano scale and micro scale particles.

In July of 2022, Aerosol Devices Inc. was acquired by Handix Scientific Inc., another small business in Fort Collins, CO that is focused on improving the world through aerosol Science. The company’s new president, Dr. Ping Chen, remains committed to providing customers with the same quality and integrity that has come to define Aerosol Devices over the years.

Our Company Founders The company’s founders, Ms. Pat Keady* and Dr. Susanne Hering*, are past Presidents of the American Association for Aerosol Research (AAAR) and leaders in the field with numerous aerosol measurement patents** and publications**.  With a strong business and engineering background, Ms. Keady serves as the company VP of Business Development.  Dr. Hering contributes as a technical adviser to the company while continuing her role as President of Aerosol Dynamics Inc., a very successful and well-respected R&D firm. **U.S. Patent 8,801,838 “Advanced Laminar Flow Water Condensation Technology for Ultrafine Particles” issued August 12, 2014.
US Patent 20140033915 A1, “Wick Wetting for Water Condensation Systems”, issued Feb 6, 2014.
U.S. Patent No. 7,736,421, “High Saturation Ratio Water Condensation Device and Method”, issued June 18, 2010.
German patent No. 103 92 241 “KontinuierlichewasserbasierteLaminarstrom-Partikelkondensationsvorrichtung und –verfahren” (Continuous Laminar
Flow Water Based Particle Condensation Device and Method) issued March 5, 2009.
U.S. Patent No. 6,712,881 “Continuous, Laminar Flow Water-Based Particle Condensation Device and Method,” issued March 30, 2004.
Other Patents Pending. *Link to Ms. Pat Keady and Dr. Susanne Hering bios is to offer superior
aerosol measurement
capabilities that advance
scientific knowledge,
which can lead to
improving the environment,
health, safety, and
quality of life. CUSTOMERS: Satisfied customers are our number one priority.  
Happy customers become return customers, give referrals to their
colleagues, pay our bills, and allow us to invest in new product ideas.

QUALITY: We pride ourselves on delivering products that exceed all
quality expectations of our customers and if we miss it, we make it
right as quickly as we can.

EMPLOYEES: We hire talented, innovative people and appreciate diverse
backgrounds and experiences. We strive to be an employer of choice
and believe that great people produce great products.

COMMUNITY: We are members of the global aerosol research
community as well as the neighborhoods where we live.
As such, we source local products and services, and strive to be good
global citizens of the environment. Our business goals include ensuring
success of our customers, collaborators, employees, suppliers, mentors
and our friends. We are animal friendly.

SHAREHOLDERS: As long as we focus on our other priorities,
our shareholders will be fine. Priorities Our Mission...