Andover, MA — [January 30, 2026] — SciAps, a leader in portable analytical instrumentation and geospatial data workflows, today announced its participation in Geo Week 2026, taking place February 16–18 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. At this year’s event, ASD, a SciAps Company, will highlight SmartReturn™, a cloud-based analytics platform that transforms field spectroscopy data into actionable, map-based insights for agriculture and environmental applications.
Geo Week brings together professionals across geospatial science, mapping, remote sensing, and data integration. As agriculture increasingly relies on spatial intelligence to optimize inputs, improve yields, and manage sustainability, SmartReturn™ bridges the gap between field measurements and geospatial decision-making.
Turning Field Spectral Data into Maps That Drive Decisions
SmartReturn™ connects directly with ASD’s portable and handheld Vis-NIR spectrometers to enable rapid collection, processing, and visualization of soil and crop measurements. Instead of stopping at point-based results, SmartReturn™ aggregates measurements across fields and displays them on an interactive map, allowing users to see spatial variability in real time.
This geospatial view helps agronomists, researchers, and land managers:
• Identify patterns and zones across fields
• Compare measurements across locations and time
• Support precision agriculture and site-specific management decisions
By pairing high-quality Vis-NIR data with cloud-based mapping, SmartReturn™ enables a field-to-map workflow aligned with the core focus of Geo Week.
“Geo Week is where geospatial data meets real-world applications,” said Don Sackett, co-founder of SciAps. “SmartReturn™ takes high-quality field spectroscopy data and puts it into a spatial context — on a map — so users can immediately understand variability, trends, and opportunities across their land.”
What Attendees Will See at Geo Week
At Booth #511, SciAps and ASD will demonstrate how SmartReturn™ supports geospatial agriculture workflows, including:
• Live Mapping of Field Measurements
Vis-NIR results visualized directly on a map, showing spatial variability across sampled areas.
• Cloud-Based Data Integration
Centralized storage, visualization, and analysis accessible from anywhere.
• Real-Time Insights for Precision Agriculture
Rapid interpretation of soil and crop data to support zone-based management, field trials, and sustainability programs.
• Portable, Field-Ready Data Collection
Seamless connection between ASD Vis-NIR instruments and SmartReturn™ for efficient field operations.
Geo Week attendees are invited to visit Booth #511 to see live demonstrations, explore real-world agricultural mapping examples, and discuss how SmartReturn™ fits into modern geospatial and GIS-driven workflows.
For more information on Geo Week 2026, visit https://www.geo-week.com/exhibition/.
About SciAps
SciAps is a technology leader in handheld and portable analytical instruments and data solutions, enabling faster and more informed decisions across mining, environmental, recycling, and agriculture markets. SciAps combines rugged hardware with modern software platforms to bring laboratory-grade insights into the field — and onto the map.
About ASD, a SciAps Company
ASD is a pioneer in Visible–Near Infrared (Vis-NIR) spectroscopy with a long-standing legacy in agricultural, environmental, and remote sensing applications. As part of SciAps, ASD continues to advance field spectroscopy through modern, cloud-enabled platforms like SmartReturn™, delivering spatially meaningful insights that drive smarter land management.
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