Picarro, Inc.

Picarro, Inc. designs and manufactures analytical instruments based on Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CRDS), a patented optical spectroscopy technique that detects target molecules at part-per-billion resolution. The company has been in operation for more than 25 years, supplying equipment for scientific research and industrial applications where measurement precision in diverse field conditions is essential.

Its product lines serve several distinct markets. Natural gas operators use Picarro solutions to optimise networks and reduce methane emissions; sterilization facilities use them to meet ethylene oxide regulatory requirements; and environmental scientists deploy them for greenhouse gas measurement. The company also pairs its instruments with data analytics, expert guidance and comprehensive support, aimed at safety, regulatory compliance and Net Zero objectives.

Picarro works across natural gas utilities, environmental science, semiconductor manufacturing, industrial monitoring and regulatory compliance. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management, ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 certifications for data security, and describes a focus on quality, security and customer success. Technical work spans optical spectroscopy, trace gas detection, methane emissions measurement, greenhouse gas monitoring and data analytics.