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Turning Grant Support into Lasting Impact: How the Morgan Startup Grant Propelled S4 Mobile Laboratories’ Subterra Model H Forward
S4 Laboratories was honored to be named a recipient of the prestigious Morgan Startup Grant, made possible by the Burton D. Morgan Foundation in partnership with Bounce Innovation Hub. This grant program is uniquely designed to help early-stage companies transform bright ideas into tangible innovations that create both economic and societal value. For S4, the funding has provided vital resources to advance our technology platform and expand its applications into areas of real
S4 Blogger
Sep 32 min read


Forensic Readiness: How S4 Strengthens Expertise Through OPOTA Training
Earlier this month, S4 celebrated an important milestone: Russell Pier and Morgan Revels successfully completed the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) forensic certification course.
S4 Blogger
Aug 263 min read


Beyond Yield: How Soil Carbon Measurement Future-Proofs Your Farm’s Bottom Line
Recent advances in visible and near-infrared (vis-NIR) spectroscopy have revolutionized our capacity to measure SOC in situ. Peer-reviewed studies consistently demonstrate that vis-NIR instruments, when properly calibrated, deliver rapid, reliable, and spatially resolved data on SOC and bulk density. This technology enables dense sampling grids and three-dimensional mapping—critical for both baseline establishment and ongoing verification demanded by carbon programs.
S4 Blogger
Jul 242 min read


Revolutionizing Unmarked Grave Detection: Subterra Grey vs. Traditional GPR
Recent advances in soil spectroscopy like S4 Mobile Laboratories’ Subterra Grey are transforming the landscape of subsurface investigations.
S4 Blogger
Jul 172 min read


S4 Mobile Laboratories Receives Morgan Startup Grant to Advance Soil Technology Innovation
S4 Mobile Laboratories, a leader in mobile soil analysis solutions, has been awarded a $2,000 Morgan Startup Grant, introduced by Bounce Innovation Hub and funded by the Burton D. Morgan Foundation.
S4 Blogger
Apr 172 min read


The Bounce Effect: How Akron’s Innovation Hub Helped S4 Mobile Laboratories Scale
Born out of a research project at the University of Akron, S4 Mobile Laboratories has grown into a promising tech company
S4 Blogger
Mar 314 min read


Innovative Soil Analysis Technology Showcased in Summit Metro Parks' GREEN ISLANDS Magazine
Summit Metro Parks' latest issue of GREEN ISLANDS magazine (Vol. 66 No. 2, MAR-APR '25) features an exciting collaboration between the...
S4 Blogger
Mar 42 min read


S4 Mobile Laboratories Showcases Innovative Soil Analysis Technology at Walsh University's Innovation Challenge
Innovation Challenge: Entrepreneurship in the Sciences Forum at Walsh University
S4 Blogger
Feb 32 min read


Reclaiming Lost History with Technology
A recent investigation by The Washington Post Indian boarding school deaths.
S4 Blogger
Jan 62 min read


Revolutionizing Soil Analysis: The Journey of S4 Mobile Laboratories and Their Collaboration with MAGNET
One such inspiring collaboration is between S4 Mobile Laboratories, a startup with a vision to revolutionize soil analysis, and MAGNET.
S4 Blogger
Jun 27, 20244 min read


The Crucial Role of Carbon Measurement in Sustainable Agriculture
In the context of sustainable agriculture, carbon measurement becomes the linchpin, connecting the dots between soil health, nutrient...
S4 Blogger
Dec 6, 20232 min read


Advancing the Future of Soil Analysis through Innovation and Collaboration: S4 and PHENET
A transformative story is unfolding as S4 Mobile Laboratories, under the leadership of Chief Technology Officer David Perry, joins forces...
S4 Blogger
Dec 6, 20232 min read
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