AirTrap has introduced a modernized spore trap cassette for indoor air quality testing, offering improvements in usability, laboratory clarity, and sustainability while remaining fully compatible with standard air sampling equipment. The announcement, made on March 10, 2026, marks a significant update to a technology that has remained largely unchanged for over three decades.
For more than 30 years, indoor air quality professionals have relied on spore trap cassettes—small air-sampling devices that collect mold spores and other airborne particles for laboratory analysis. The core cassette design, introduced in the mid-1990s, has been the most common format for airborne particulate sampling. AirTrap aims to modernize this design by addressing key limitations in field use and laboratory analysis.
Developed by Apacor UK in collaboration with Air-O-Cell inventor Dan Baxter and IAQ expert Jason Earle, the AirTrap cassette features a refined design that reduces plastic use, improves lab analysis, and minimizes handling errors. The device is fully compatible with existing air sampling pumps and equipment, allowing professionals to adopt the new technology without significant investment in new hardware.
One of the key advancements is the reduction of plastic waste. The new cassette uses less material than traditional models, aligning with growing sustainability demands in the environmental testing industry. Additionally, the design improves clarity for laboratory imaging, making it easier for analysts to identify and count spores and other particles. Field usability is also enhanced, with features that reduce the likelihood of contamination or mishandling during sampling.
AirTrap launches in North America as an updated alternative to traditional spore trap cassettes. The product is distributed exclusively by AirTrap.us, which supports inspectors, laboratories, restoration professionals, and institutional clients throughout the United States and Canada. The company emphasizes that the cassette maintains compatibility with existing testing methods, ensuring a seamless transition for users.
The development team, including Baxter and Earle, brought decades of experience to the project. Baxter, who invented the Air-O-Cell cassette, and Earle, a recognized expert in IAQ, worked to address common pain points in spore trap sampling. Their collaboration resulted in a product that not only improves performance but also meets modern environmental standards.
Apacor UK, the manufacturer of the AirTrap cassette, is a well-known producer of diagnostic and environmental sampling devices serving global laboratory and environmental health markets. The company’s expertise in manufacturing ensures that the new cassette meets rigorous quality standards.
For more information, visit the official announcement at Newsworthy.ai and the distributor site at AirTrap.us.
