Ahura Scientific Wins Second Cygnus Innovation Award

WILMINGTON, MA, Dec 02 (MARKET WIRE) --
Ahura Scientific, Inc., a leader in rugged, ultra-compact handheld
instruments for chemical identification, today announced that it was
recognized with a Cygnus Law Enforcement Group Innovation Award in the
HazMAT/WMD category for its most recent product, TruDefender(TM) FT.
Based on Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, TruDefender FT
is a handheld system designed to identify unknown chemicals directly in
the hotzone. Built for first responders, the instrument weighs less than
3 pounds and is rugged enough to withstand the rigors of field use.
TruDefender FT complements Ahura Scientific's flagship FirstDefender(R),
a Raman-based instrument, to maximize in-the-field coverage of a broad
range of unknown chemicals. FirstDefender received the 2006 Cygnus
Innovation Award in the HazMAT category.

The 2008 Cygnus Innovation Awards presentation was held November 9, 2008,
in San Diego in conjunction with the annual conference of the
International Association of Chiefs of Police. The Innovation Awards
recognize new products and services introduced to the law enforcement
market during the previous year and celebrate the technological
innovations designed to help officers in every facet of their jobs.
Manufacturers submit their newest and most inventive products for
evaluation from a panel of independent judges of law enforcement
professionals.

The entries were judged on their innovativeness, productivity, quality,
contribution, ease-of-use and maintainability, and there were 15
categories of entries: Communications; Computers; Corrections & Security;
Firearms; Firearms Accessories; Forensics; Hazmat/WMD; Less-lethal;
Software; Surveillance; Tactical; Traffic Enforcement; Training; Uniforms
& Body Armor; and Vehicles & Vehicle Accessories.

The Cygnus Law Enforcement Group is comprised of the properties of Cygnus
Business Media dedicated to law enforcement, which include Law Enforcement
Technology and Law Enforcement Product News magazines, Officer.com, and
Enforcement Expo.

"We are honored to be recognized for our innovative products that help
make law officers' jobs more efficient, effective and safe," said Doug
Kahn, Ahura Scientific's chairman and CEO. "Receiving this award for the
second time confirms that our product roadmap is on point and continues
to meet the needs of our expanding base of customers."

Since 2002, Ahura Scientific has designed, developed and successfully
launched products unlike any in the marketplace, putting the power,
reliability and accuracy of expensive, lab-based instruments in portable,
rugged, easy-to-use systems designed for field use. Research shows that a
fundamental need exists within the safety and security market for handheld
analytical instruments that can detect and identify unknown chemical
substances quickly and precisely at the point of use. By meeting this
requirement, TruDefender FT and FirstDefender help save lives, prevent
major economic and public disruptions, and aid in resolving emergencies.

Ahura Scientific and its executives have received numerous prestigious
awards, including the Ernst and Young 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year award
(Founder and President Dr. Daryoosh Vakhshoori); R&D Magazine's R&D 100;
the Industrial Design Society of America Award (IDEA) for Excellence in
Industrial Design; the 2007 SBANE Innovation Award; the Boston Business
Journal's 2008 Best Places to Work Award; the 2008 American Business Award
for "Most Innovative Company;" and the company was named number 65 on Inc.
magazine's Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies of 2008.

About Ahura Scientific, Inc.

Ahura Scientific, Inc. is a leading provider of a new class of
ultra-compact analytical instruments. These rugged handheld instruments
are used for real-time identification of chemical substances. Customers
include government agencies and companies in the safety and security,
pharmaceutical, and consumer products markets. Manufactured in the USA in
an ISO 9001-certified facility, the company's products offer exceptional
portability and performance. For more information, visit
www.ahurascientific.com.

For information, contact:
Jenny Viscarolasaga
Two Roads Communications, Inc.
P: +1-617-331-4944
E: jenny@tworoadscommunications.com

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