IonSense have introduced the 3+D Scanner for rapid chemical analysis of surfaces. The 3+D Scanner is interfaced to the Dart-SVP open-air ionisation source. The device enables rapid mass spectrometry analysis of chemicals on surfaces such as food, packaging materials, fabrics, consumer products, electrical components and wafers. Automated surface analysis can be accomplished without placing the sample under high vacuum as in traditional surface analysis. The Apple iPod-based controller directs the analysis of the entire surface for uniformity or allows you to choose specific locations, thus enabling rapid characterisation of contaminants with no sample preparation.