Nordetect's portable testing solution eliminates costly delays in nutrient management decisions for controlled environment agriculture.

Rochester, New York, August 12, 2025 - Nordetect today announced the commercial availability of Nora, a portable analyzer that delivers lab-quality macronutrient testing in just three minutes, replacing the traditional 5-day wait for laboratory results that has long hampered precision nutrient management in greenhouses and vertical farms.

As controlled environment agriculture operations face mounting pressure to optimize every input and reduce operational inefficiencies, the delay in receiving critical nutrient data forces growers into a costly dilemma: over apply expensive fertilizers as insurance or risk crop damage from nutrient imbalances. Nora eliminates this operational bottleneck entirely.

"Waiting five days for lab results in a fast-growing crop environment is like flying blind," said Keenan Pinto, Co-Founder and CEO of Nordetect. "Nora puts real-time, actionable data directly in growers' hands, enabling them to make informed nutrient management decisions when it matters, not days later when issues may have already impacted their crops."

Immediate Results, Immediate Action
The system combines three integrated components to deliver comprehensive nutrient analysis:
• Nora Analyzer - A portable, calibration-free device using advanced spectrophotometry
• AgroChip Cartridges - Patented single-use testing cartridges that measure six critical macronutrients simultaneously: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), and Sulfur (S)
• Cloud Analytics Platform - Real-time data visualization and trend analysis software that integrates with existing pH and EC monitoring systems
The testing process is just three simple steps:
• Test - Insert the chip into Nora and add a sample
• Read - Instant analysis at the click of a button
• Optimize - View results and trends in the cloud platform
Built for Today's Efficiency-Focused Operations
Nora addresses critical operational challenges facing modern CEA facilities:
• Eliminates Decision Delays: Immediate results enable same-day adjustments to nutrient programs
• Reduces Operational Complexity: No technical expertise or calibration required
• Improves Resource Efficiency: Precise nutrient data helps optimize fertilizer and water usage
"The controlled environment agriculture industry is evolving rapidly, with successful operations focusing intensely on operational efficiency and resource optimization," added Pinto. "Nora is designed specifically for this new reality—where every input must be optimized and every decision must be data-driven."

Patented Technology, Customer-Driven Design
Nora represents Nordetect's second-generation testing platform, incorporating extensive customer feedback and featuring enhanced reliability through advanced optical sensors.

Unlike test strips that provide semi-quantitative estimates or bench-top analyzers requiring significant capital investment and technical expertise, Nora offers quantitative results in a user-friendly, portable format.

Availability
Nora is now available for commercial deployment in the United States and Canada, with European availability planned for 2026. Nordetect offers on-site demonstrations and trial programs for qualified commercial operations.
• Expected Pricing Model: Nora handheld analyzer starting at $1,199, $149 for a pack of 10 AgroChip tests and software access starts at $10 per user, per month.
For product information, technical specifications, or to schedule a demonstration, visit www.nordetect.com/get-a-demo or contact the company directly.

About Nordetect
Nordetect is a Rochester, NY-based agricultural technology company developing innovative solutions for precision nutrient management. Nordetect's mission is to make precision agriculture accessible and actionable for growers of all scales.