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A Letter from the CEO

A Letter from the CEO

As ASTG celebrates 25 years, CEO Dr. Siegfried Mueller reflects on the company’s growth, the relationships that shaped its success, and the vision for the future. The letter is a...

A Letter from the CEO

As ASTG celebrates 25 years, CEO Dr. Siegfried Mueller reflects on the company’s growth, the relationships that shaped its success,... Read More

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Detection Limit vs Compliance Limit: Why Margin Matters

Detection Limit vs Compliance Limit: Why Margin...

A compliance limit defines the maximum allowed impurity level, while a detection limit is the lowest level an instrument can reliably measure, and they are often confused. Real confidence comes...

Detection Limit vs Compliance Limit: Why Margin Matters

A compliance limit defines the maximum allowed impurity level, while a detection limit is the lowest level an instrument can... Read More

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Measurement of Gases in Carbonated Beverages

What the ISBT CO₂ Quality Guidelines Actually R...

Carbon dioxide used in beverages must meet strict ISBT quality guidelines that define allowable impurity limits, testing methods, and verification standards across the entire supply chain. These requirements ensure beverage-grade...

What the ISBT CO₂ Quality Guidelines Actually Require

Carbon dioxide used in beverages must meet strict ISBT quality guidelines that define allowable impurity limits, testing methods, and verification... Read More

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The Hydrogen Economy Will Rise or Fall on Five Decimal Places

The Hydrogen Economy Will Rise or Fall on Five ...

Hydrogen is finally moving past pilot scale into commercial deployment. Global market value is on track to reach roughly USD 226 billion in 2026. Green hydrogen is the fastest-growing segment,...

The Hydrogen Economy Will Rise or Fall on Five Decimal Places

Hydrogen is finally moving past pilot scale into commercial deployment. Global market value is on track to reach roughly USD... Read More

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The Helium Crisis No One Is Talking About: It’s Not Supply, It’s Purity

The Helium Crisis No One Is Talking About: It’s...

On 28 February 2026, Iranian drone strikes hit QatarEnergy’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, home to one of only two facilities in the world capable of producing semiconductor-grade helium at scale....

The Helium Crisis No One Is Talking About: It’s Not Supply, It’s Pu...

On 28 February 2026, Iranian drone strikes hit QatarEnergy’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, home to one of only two facilities... Read More

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Challenges of Oxygen Measurement in Industrial Gas Systems

Challenges of Oxygen Measurement in Industrial ...

Measuring oxygen sounds simple, until you try it in a high-pressure gas system or a cryogenic liquid environment. In these conditions, standard sampling methods of sampling gas often fall short....

Challenges of Oxygen Measurement in Industrial Gas Systems

Measuring oxygen sounds simple, until you try it in a high-pressure gas system or a cryogenic liquid environment. In these... Read More

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Building a Trusted CO2 Value Chain with Verified Data

Building a Trusted CO2 Value Chain with Verifie...

As CO2 supply becomes more diverse, ensuring gas purity and product quality can no longer rely on assumptions or periodic testing. Explore how evolving purity standards, risk-based source qualification, and...

Building a Trusted CO2 Value Chain with Verified Data

As CO2 supply becomes more diverse, ensuring gas purity and product quality can no longer rely on assumptions or periodic... Read More

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What gas solutions are essential for food and beverage quality control?

What gas solutions are essential for food and b...

There are many gas solutions that are essential for food and beverage quality control, including the AirBreather and FTIR systems from ASTG.

What gas solutions are essential for food and beverage quality cont...

There are many gas solutions that are essential for food and beverage quality control, including the AirBreather and FTIR systems... Read More

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Why choose an FTIR gas analyzer for destruction and removal efficiency?

Why choose an FTIR gas analyzer for destruction...

Choosing an FTIR gas analyzer for destruction and removal efficiency (DRE) ensures accurate compound-level measurement and defensible regulatory reporting.

Why choose an FTIR gas analyzer for destruction and removal efficie...

Choosing an FTIR gas analyzer for destruction and removal efficiency (DRE) ensures accurate compound-level measurement and defensible regulatory reporting. Read More

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Low-Pressure Gas Sampling Kits: How to Select the Right Kit

Low-Pressure Gas Sampling Kits: How to Select t...

Low-pressure gas sampling kits are essential for collecting gas samples from sources operating at or near atmospheric pressure. Selecting the correct kit is important for maintaining sample integrity, ensuring safety,...

Low-Pressure Gas Sampling Kits: How to Select the Right Kit

Low-pressure gas sampling kits are essential for collecting gas samples from sources operating at or near atmospheric pressure. Selecting the... Read More

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Key Features to Look for in a Toxic Gas Cabinet

Key Features to Look for in a Toxic Gas Cabinet

Toxic gas cabinets are specialized safety enclosures designed to store and manage hazardous gases such as silane, chlorine, and phosphine in industrial and laboratory settings. Their primary purpose is to...

Key Features to Look for in a Toxic Gas Cabinet

Toxic gas cabinets are specialized safety enclosures designed to store and manage hazardous gases such as silane, chlorine, and phosphine... Read More

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Why Use FTIR Gas Analyzers for Simultaneous Multi-Gas Monitoring?

Why Use FTIR Gas Analyzers for Simultaneous Mul...

Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) gas analyzers are essential tools for industries demanding precise, simultaneous measurement of multiple gas species. By leveraging the power of infrared spectroscopy and advanced signal processing,...

Why Use FTIR Gas Analyzers for Simultaneous Multi-Gas Monitoring?

Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) gas analyzers are essential tools for industries demanding precise, simultaneous measurement of multiple gas species. By... Read More

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