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FLIR Announces Industry’s First Multi-Gas Detector for Unmanned Aerial Systems
Revolutionary FLIR MUVE C360 Drone-Mounted Gas Monitor Provides Faster, Safer Way to Remotely Sense Gas and Chemical Incidents.
FLIR Unveils Key Additions to Griffin G510 Portable Chemical Detection System
FLIR Systems, Inc. has announced the availability of multiple enhancements to its Griffin™ G510 portable GC-MS chemical detector to help responders analyze and identify drugs, chemical agents, and other toxic substances faster and more effectively during field operations. Major new features on
...Progeny ResQ chosen by FDA Opioid Inspection Programme
Rigaku Analytical Devices is pleased to announce the Rigaku Progeny ResQ 1064 nm handheld Raman analyzer will be used as part of the U.S. FDA inspection pilot program to screen for pharmaceuticals, including narcotics.
The Office of Regulatory Affairs will use this equipment to support
...KSU professors design toxic gas sensor for firefighters
Two Kent State professors are on their way to advancing safety for first-responders, military personnel, and chemical manufacturing workers.
Dr. Torsten Hegmann, associate director of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, and Dr. Elda Hegmann, assistant professor of
...Rapiscan introduce the NEW Itemiser 4DN
Rapiscan have recently introduced a new product to their family of trace detection equipment, the Itemiser 4DN.
The Itemiser 4DN is optimized for the detection of narcotics in eight seconds with a non-radioactive ion source, using a non-radioactive ionization source and optimized,
...Environics delivers another CBRN Surveillance and security systems to the Finnish Defence Forces
Environics has been awarded a new 610K€ contract with the Finnish Defence Forces, including CBRN surveillance and security devices and system software. The new system will be compatible with their existing CBRN surveillance network.
New patrolling robots to eradicate petrol plant explosions
Autonomous robots fitted with tiny chemical sensors that listen to the 'sounds’ coming off gases will instantly detect gas leaks in petrochemical plants and pipelines to dramatically improve disaster responses.
The risk of a petrol plant explosion or a potential disaster on an oil refinery...MyDefence Demonstrates Drone Swarm Counter UAS Jammer
On October 12, MyDefence co-hosted the event Electric Storm to demonstrate the capability of the latest MyDefence Counter UAS products for dismounted soldiers. The event featured a live demonstration of the detection and jamming capabilities of the WINGMAN 103 drone detector and the PITBULL
...FLIR receives $28.7m award for MPCAD from US Army
FLIR Systems has received an award from the United States Department of Defense (DOD) Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEOCBRND) in support of the Multi-Phase Chemical Agent Detector (MPCAD) program.
The Other Transaction Authority...FLIR receives $28.7m award for NGCD from US Army
On October 1st FLIR Systems announced they have received an award for the Next Generation Chemical Detector (NGCD) from the from the United States Department of Defense (DOD) Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) in support of the
...Kromek awarded $1.8m funding from DTRA
Kromek (AIM: KMK), a radiation detection technology company focusing on the medical, security and nuclear markets, announced on September 27th that it has been awarded a contract by the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency (“DTRA”), an agency of the US Department of Defense, under a previously
...Chemring and Smiths Detection win Army contracts
Chemring Sensors and Electronic Systems and Smiths Detection have each won a potential 10-year contract from the U.S. Army to develop platforms designed to detect aerosols, threat vapors and other chemical agents.
According to FedBizOpps, Chemring received a potential $838.5M contract and...Chemring NGCD Win
Chemring's US based subsidiary, Chemring Sensors and Electronic Systems, has been down selected as one of the suppliers on the first stream of the Next Generation Chemical Detector (NGCD1).
Cheming downselected for NGCD
Chemring Sensors and Electronic Systems, has been notified that it has been down selected as one of the suppliers on the first stream of the Next Generation Chemical Detector
FLIR receives $4m delivery order, supporting joint US forces in Korea
FLIR Systems, Inc. announced today it has received a delivery order for FLIR IBAC ™ 2 biological agent detector systems to support the United States (U.S.) Forces Korea (USFK). The delivery order is under a 10-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract in support of the Joint
...Berkeley Nucleonics release new SAMPack Model
Berkeley Nucleonics (BNC) has released its latest in Backpack Radiation Detectors, the Model SAMPack 120-D. The new design includes dual scintillation detectors which deliver unmatched directionality functions.
Kromek secures two contracts worth up to $3.3 million from US government
Kromek (AIM: KMK), a radiation detection technology company focusing on the medical, security and nuclear markets, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded two new contracts from the US Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (“DTRA”), an agency of
...Finding my direction
Berkley Nucleonics make major changes to their SAMpack 120 with the latest feature - directionality!
FLIR announces identiFINDER R200-GN Spectroscopic PRD
FLIR announced the launch of their FLIR identiFINDER R200-GN spectroscopic personal radiation detector (SPRD), their latest addition to the identiFINDER R200-Series handheld radiation security solutions. The rugged, pager-sized FLIR identiFINDER R200-GN SPRD can detect neutrons, in addition
...FLIR Guide to Trace Explosives Detectors
FLIR Systems has announced a new guidebook for CBRNE professionals entitled '10 Things You Need to Know About Handheld Explosives Trace Detectors’.
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European Commission launches new radiological response technology programme.
Scientists harness space particles to detect radioactive material
Scientists have successfully developed a technology that can harness muons – essentially heavy electrons derived from space particles – to detect and safely manage radioactive waste.
The £7m project, led by scientists from National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), the University of Glasgow and...DetectaChem Awarded Navy Next Gen Handheld Explosive Detector Contract
DetectaChem is proud to announce their sole source indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract award with the U.S. Department of the Navy for their SEEKERe EDK (Explosive Detection Kit).
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Argon provides, directly to your inbox, relevant information on Hazmat training techniques and equipment in easy to read articles full of helpful advice and information.Next generation radiation detection devices wins government a KTP top rating
A UK company, with a base in Huddersfield, is pioneering the development and manufacture of compact, technically-advanced electronic devices that detect and monitor radiation. The devices, similar in size and cost to a smartphone, are being sold around the world and the firm’s close research
...Trace Explosives Detection in Less Than 10 Seconds
The Fido® X2 from FLIR Systems is a handheld explosives trace detector featuring field-proven TrueTrace® technology enabling it to detect a broad range of homemade, commercial, and military explosives with best-in-class sensitivity.
Weighing less than 700 grams the Fido X2 is a truly...Second Sight MS delivered to the US Army
Beginning of September 2017, the US Army contacted Bertin Corp., Bertin’s subsidiary in Washington, to purchase a Second Sight MS detector.
This instrument is the only chemical standoff gas detection device offering real time surveillance and source localization.Italian Fire Brigades Upgraded Their Chemical Detection Capabilities
Italian fire brigades increased their preparedness level by upgrading their ChemPro100 chemical detectors to the latest ChemPro100i version.
ARKTIS OPENS UK OFFICE AS REQUIREMENT FOR NUCLEAR DETECTION GROWS
Nuclear radiation detection specialist Arktis Radiation Detectors has expanded its worldwide network by opening a new office in the UK at Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
Argon Electronics-How to ensure the highest levels of safety in CBRNe training scenarios
Prominent world events, such as the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the Ebola outbreak and the use of chemical weapons in countries such as Syria and Iraq, highlight the vital importance for the US military and first response units worldwide to be prepared for the most demanding of chemical,
...Bruker Announces Contract For 133 Hand-Held Chemical Detectors from the U.S. National Guard
BILLERICA, Massachusetts – November 28, 2017-- Bruker announced a contract to deliver 133 RAID™ M-100 hand-held chemical detectors, which are based on Bruker’s advanced ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) technology, to the United States National Guard.
For deliveries through March 2018, the...Bertin launches the new SaphyGATE G range of radiation portal monitors for vehicles and their loads
Bertin Technologies has announced the launch of its new SaphyGATE G range of radiation portal monitors. The first devices in this range of portal monitors automatically gauge the potential radioactivity of vehicles, such as trucks and trains, and their loads.
Argon Chemical Hazard Detection Simulators assist Smiths Detection
When Smiths Detection had a need to quickly demonstrate to an important customer the ability of their LCD series detector family to function in the Arabic language, the challenge of the understandably complex engineering cycles involved in the development of operational equipment arose.
FLIR Receives $17.174M Order from U.S. Department of Homeland Security for FLIR identiFINDER R300
FLIR has announced it has received a significant delivery order for FLIR identiFINDER® R300 spectroscopic personal radiation detectors (SPRDs).
Passport Systems Announces Demonstration of SmartShield System v2.0 At CBRNe Convergence
Passport Systems, Inc. announced that they will be demonstrating version 2.0 of their SmartShield™ Networked Radiation Detection System software at the CBRNE Convergence Show in Indianapolis, Indiana.
FLIR Announces New Radiation Detector: the identiFINDER R440
FLIR has announced the FLIR identiFINDER® R440 handheld radioisotope detector and identifier. The FLIR identiFINDER R440 provides homeland security personnel with critical infrastructure protection and military and first responder special teams quick situational assessment during radiological
...US Marines enhance CBRN readiness with Argon’s PlumeSIM
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The United States Marine Corp (USMC) have awarded a contract for the delivery of PlumeSIM, Argon’s instrumented CBRN training system.
FLIR Systems Receives Delivery Order Totaling $10.5 Million from the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security
FLIR Systems has received a delivery order for FLIR identiFINDER® R300 spectroscopic personal radiation detectors (SPRDs). The delivery order is under a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Domestic Nuclear Detection
...Virginia Tech develop device expected to track nuclear activity by rogue nations
The multiple year long project, dubbed 'CHANDLER', is expected to prevent the development of nuclear weapons that could be dangerous for the U.S.The system will be used to track neutrinos which are created in large amounts during plant operation, the cast-off neutrinos that escape the reactor
...Bruker Aquires Field-Portable Platform for Immunoassay-Detection of Bacteria, Viruses & Toxins
Bruker announced on August 2nd the closing of a technology platform and product line acquisition to further expand its range of bacterial, viral and toxin detection solutions for homeland security bio-detection and for selected microbiology applications.
Argon celebrates 30 years in business and releases a new eBook
Argon Electronics, the global leader in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) and HazMat training systems, celebrates 30 years in business this month and, in commemoration, has released an eBook that explores the three key types of Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) training: Live Agent
...Passport Systems Announces SmartShield System v2.0
Passport Systems, Inc. announced the release of version 2.0 of its SmartShield™ Networked Radiation Detection System software. In addition to its groundbreaking Analysis function, the SmartShield system now includes the SmartShield Source Simulation application that allows users to
...Second Sight® MS watched the finish line at Boston Marathon 2017!
In April 2017, Bertin Instruments went to Boston to present its device, Second Sight MS standoff gas cloud detector, and help for the surveillance of Boston marathon.
Arktis set for exciting growth plans following $10 million investment
Arktis Radiation Detectors is set to accelerate growth plans and the market reach of its innovative radiation detection product line following major additional funding from new and existing investors
Berkeley Nucleonics, offers new IoT Connected Nuclear Radiation Detection Area Monitoring Systems
BNC Scientific (San Rafael, CA) is rolling out a new line of nuclear area monitors with a rich feature set previously only available in consumer electronics. The new RadWall area monitors detect and alarm on nuclear radiation in real time.
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L3 Sonoma EO Announces Chemical Surface Detector Contract Award
L3 Sonoma EO announced today that it has been named as a prime contractor on the Chemical Surface Detector (CSD) contract by the Joint Project Manager for Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Contamination Avoidance (JPM NBCCA) within the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological
...Arktis set for exciting growth plans following $10 million investment
Arktis Radiation Detectors is set to accelerate growth plans and the market reach of its innovative radiation detection product line following major additional funding from new and existing investors.
Arktis radiation detectors set for exciting growth plans following $10M investment
Swiss venture capital firms b-to-v Partners AG and Aventic Partners AG have joined existing investors in committing $10m in new funding to help develop next generation systems
Bruker Delivering 300 Hand-Held Chemical Detectors to German BBK
LEIPZIG, Germany – December 21, 2016: Bruker announced that it is in the process of delivering three hundred (300) RAID™ M-100 hand-held chemical detectors based on ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) to the German Civil Defense Authority Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe
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