Mountain View, California
Brewer Science will be exhibiting at booth #D03 at TechBlicks’ The Future of Electronics RESHAPED in Mountain View, California, on June 10 – 11, 2026.
Event Details
The Future of Electronics RESHAPED hosted by TechBlick
June 10 – 11, 2026
Computer History Museum – Mountain View, California
Brewer Science is at Booth D03
Presentation Details:
Printed Electronics Solutions for Trace PFAS Detection and Measurement
Presented by Shane Gumm, Process Engineer IV – Team Lead
June 11, 2026 9:50 AM | Track 3
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) represent one of the most persistent and complex classes of environmental contaminants facing regulators, industry, and communities worldwide. Emerging medical and toxicological research continues to demonstrate adverse biological effects at parts-per-trillion concentrations, underscoring the urgency of accessible and reliable monitoring solutions. However, the analytical landscape remains constrained. Liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) is currently the primary method capable of achieving the sensitivity and specificity required for PFAS detection. While highly effective, this approach is expensive, complex, time-consuming, and limited to well-equipped laboratories.
With evolving regulatory standards and increasing demand for widespread monitoring, scalable and decentralized detection technologies are critically needed. Brewer Science envisions a near future in which PFAS testing is no longer confined to specialized laboratories but becomes accessible to communities, utilities, and field operators alike.
Leveraging advanced materials science expertise and decades of experience in thin- and thick-film deposition technologies, we are developing a low-cost, species-selective, printed sensor platform capable of delivering rapid, real-time PFAS detection in the field. Our goal is to transform PFAS testing from a centralized laboratory procedure into a widely deployable tool empowering faster decision-making, improved risk management, and greater environmental transparency.