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Detection Technology, a pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, is broadening its linear detector array (LDA) offering that is based on time delay integration (TDI) technology to enhance in-line battery inspection. The company has launched X-Scan T02 cameras, which come with unique high-resolution, high-speed complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor design and upgraded front- and back-end electronics to maximise the benefits of industrial inspection to its fullest. ”The X-Scan T...

ABB (Hall 6, B74) and B&R (Hall 6, E62), a member of the ABB Group and ABB's global centre for machine and factory automation, will showcase a comprehensive range of solutions for packaging automation at Interpack 2023, highlighting how automation can help companies tackle the production and logistical challenges posed by omnichannel retailing. Solutions will include automated package handling and intelligent track systems, machine vision, robotic picking solutions, autonomous mobile robots...

Siemens provided automation and building technology to the recently opened Bustanica vertical farm in Dubai, the world’s largest of its kind. The US$ 40 million facility is owned by Emirates Crop One, a joint venture between Emirates Flight Catering, one of the world’s largest catering operations serving more than 100 airlines, and Crop One Holdings Inc., an industry pioneer in technology-driven indoor vertical farming.   Technology from the Siemens Xcelerator portf...

Security systems are an essential part of maintaining a safe workplace environment. With the help of commercial security systems, businesses can protect their assets from theft, vandalism, and other forms of criminal activity. These systems are designed to detect unauthorised access and alert business owners or authorities immediately. Apart from theft prevention, commercial security systems also provide protection against fire hazards. With the help of smoke detectors and fire alarms install...

Barrier1 is a North Carolina based manufacturer of crash tested vehicle barriers. Since 2006, these Made in America products have been installed at more than 1,000 locations across the United States, Canada and 11 other countries. This past month, the company announced a master licensing agreement with Perimeter Protection Group of Germany to sell, distribute, and in short time manufacture PPG’s complete line of security barriers and products, which currently protect critical infrastruct...

Intellian Technologies Inc., a global provider of resilient multi-constellation, feature-rich satellite user terminals and communications solutions, and OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, announce a contract for the supply of Intellian’s OW11FL user terminals with mass-production beginning in Q4 2023. The OW11FL is an Electronically Scanned Array (ESA) flat panel user terminal, ideally suited for OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit network, with the ability to...

More than 2,000 innovative Safetyflex anti-terrorist bollards have now been installed in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, as part of a local government scheme launched in response to a fatal vehicle attack. Coventry-based Safetyflex Barriers has installed its spring steel bollard system across the Melbourne Central Business District (CBD) with the help of its Australian distributer, Ezi Security Systems. Most prominent pedestrian The city was rocked by a vehicle attack in January 2017 when...

Retail security is an important concern for shop owners, and CCTV systems are the most effective way to ensure that their premises remain safe. With the latest in retail CCTV security systems, shop owners can effectively protect their business from burglary, theft and other criminal activities. By keeping up with the ever-evolving technology of retail CCTV security systems, store owners will be able to safeguard their premises while providing a comfortable and secure shopping experience for the...

The safety and security of London is paramount. Keeping the city protected against any potential threats is no small task. Fortunately, there are fire and security companies in London that are dedicated to providing the highest level of protection for citizens and visitors alike. Amax Fire & Security is one such company, with decades of experience in providing innovative solutions to keep the capital safe. In this article, they will explore how they have kept the capital safe and secure ove...

The security of the homes and businesses is now more important than ever. To meet the needs of a changing world, Avigilon has developed an innovative new technology in the form of CCTV – Avigilon CCTV. This pioneering system is revolutionising how they think about security by combining advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and powerful video surveillance capabilities into one platform. What is Avigilon CCTV? Avigilon CCTV is a state-of-the-art security system that offers advanced...

DEN Smart Home, creators of the first invisible, wireless communicating smart door strike – SmartStrike™ – has launched a newly authorised dealer program to provide exclusive pricing and prioritised order fulfilment to the professional channel. The DEN SmartStrike pioneers an all-new category and is both a CTA Mark of Excellence Award Winner and CES® Innovation Award Honouree. The disruptive access control solution is the first, invisible, wireless smart door strike that...

Smart Spaces, a pioneering global provider of smart building technology, has teamed with HID to introduce an employee badge in Apple wallet, offering a secure and even more seamless building entry for employees at 22 Bishopsgate in the City of London. By adding their employee badge to Apple wallet, employees and staff in the building can now safely and easily gain access to offices with just a simple tap of their iPhone or Apple Watch. Following the initial partnership between Smart Spaces and...

Several months passed since the last update, DNAKE 280M Linux-based indoor monitor has come back even better and stronger with significant improvements to security, privacy, and user experience, making it an even more reliable and user-friendly indoor monitor for home security. This time’s new update includes: New security and privacy features put them in control Create a more user-friendly experience Camera integration and optimisation New security and privacy features put them in...

The development process for Automation Runtime, the real-time operating system provided by automation specialist B&R, has been certified. The successful audit by TÜV Rheinland confirms the standard-compliant implementation of the processes for secure product development of industrial automation technology according to IEC 62443-4-1. B&R takes cyber security into account in all phases of the software product lifecycle – from specification to design, development, testing and ma...

Beyond Technology announces the expansion of its global reach into Spain and Portugal, where it will share its 30 years of industry expertise with businesses looking to modernise their company operations while strongly emphasising sustainability. With an operation in more than 80 countries, through its pioneering global mobility company: GEMA, the company has successfully registered more than 642 implementations in sectors such as finance, retail, telecommunications, healthcare, hospitality, se...

AlgoSec, a global cybersecurity pioneer in securing application connectivity, announced the release of its latest product version A32.50. AlgoSec A32.50 provides a powerful solution for organisations to secure application connectivity in their hybrid and multi-cloud estate. With A32.50, organisations obtain granular visibility and discovery of applications, enabling identification and risk analysis in multi-cloud environments and on-premises. key benefits of AlgoSec A32.50 The key benefits th...

A manufacturer of anti-terrorist bollards and barriers based in Coventry has secured another Christmas market in the UK, helping to protect more than five million visitors. Safetyflex Barriers has installed two of its products at the popular Frankfurt Christmas Market Birmingham as part of a new contract with Birmingham City Council. The city centre market is known as the largest authentic German market in Europe outside of Germany and Austria, attracting millions of visitors from around the w...

Despite their quaint façades, modern care home environments are under consistent pressure to secure the safety and care of vulnerable residents and staff. Between funding constraints, staff retention and the reverberations of COVID-19, the UK’s 17,000 care homes and their 400,000 residents face several challenges to provide safe and comfortable settings for occupants. Where the safety and care of residents is concerned, external regulation from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is...

Codelocks’ newly appointed Sales Director, Joanne Milne-Rowe, announces that access control provider - Codelocks is now extending its expertise to businesses who want to integrate the Codelocks NetCode® Technology into their solutions. This new initiative sees Codelocks experts working with businesses that need to provide timed access to buildings, lockers and storage facilities, to integrate the algorithm-based access control locks within their product offering. Extensive industry e...

Ambient.ai, the computer vision intelligence company transforming physical security, announced that it has been named to Fast Company’s second annual Next Big Things in Tech list, honouring technology breakthroughs that promise to shape the future of industries. Ambient.ai was named as a winner of the inaugural security and privacy category, which celebrates technologies that protect organisations and consumers against online and physical threats and privacy intrusions. Computer vision i...

DNAKE, an industry-pioneering and trusted manufacturer and innovator of IP intercom and solutions, announced that A&S Magazine, a globally renowned comprehensive security industry platform, has placed DNAKE on its “Top 50 Global Security Brands 2022” list. It is honoured to be ranked 22nd in the world and second in the intercom product group. A&S Magazine is a media publishing expert for the security and IoT industry. As one of the most-read and long-runn...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile and InvictusXP, developer of a community technology platform for residents and building managers, have joined forces to create an all-in-one mobile solution for multi-tenant properties. Residents, guests and visitors can now interact with PDK access control readers throughout their buildings using the same Invictus mobile app that they use for community notifications, virtual concierge services, visitor video i...

DNAKE is thrilled to announce the winning of the bronze award for Smart Central Control Screen - Slim and the win of the finalist for Smart Central Control Screen - Neo at the International Design Excellence Awards 2022 (IDEA 2022).  Winners were announced at The International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA)® 2022 Ceremony & Gala, held at Benaroya Hall in Seattle, WA, on September 12, 2022. Key criteria for evaluation IDEA is one of the world’s most...

Patriot One Technologies Inc. announced that SAP centre at San Jose, home of the NHL’s San Jose Sharks, has signed an agreement to deploy the Company’s SmartGateway patron screening solution and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Platform to secure all entrances to the nearly 18,000-seat facility for all non-NHL events. In addition, Patriot One’s solutions will be deployed to protect all entrances at Tech CU Arena, the new 4,200-seat home of the San Jose Barracuda at Sharks...

Safetyflex Barriers, a global counter terrorist specialist based in Coventry, United Kingdom (UK), has expanded its innovative street furniture range, with the launch of its first ever in-built crash bench. The Crash Bench 40 has been designed and manufactured by Safetyflex Barriers to provide protection at inner city public realm projects and large venues. Crash Bench 40 The unique design of the Crash Bench 40 ensures it is completely surface mounted, requiring no foundations, pinning or fix...

Visitors to the Commonwealth Games were protected from the threat of vehicle-borne attacks thanks to months of meticulous planning and the largest ever deployment of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) barriers in the UK. Some 18 months prior to the major event, held in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8, the National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) started its preparations to help protect everyone attending the games. Vehicle restraint system This involved providing advice to local and...

Although there is no gender pay gap in favour of men, Dardan acknowledge the fact that they need to do more and are committed to reducing and subsequently closing, any gender pay gap disparity. As part of Dardan’s commitment to equality and diversity, they continue to review recruitment advertising channels to ensure diversity of applicants and encourage salary negotiations by offering a salary range. Shared parental leave The uptake of shared parental leave for existing employees and p...

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Dardan states that together we can forge women’s equality. The company is collectively calling the initiative as #BreakTheBias. Businesses and communities coming together On the 8th March 2022, businesses and communities have come together for International Womens Day (IWD). This day is there to raise aw...

Dardan will be supporting #TeamViolet as they fundraise for 4 incredibly worthwhile causes at the annual Nuclear Races. Last year they raised over £20,000 for three incredibly brave little girls, Violet, Seren-Rose and Edie. Edie unfortunately lost her battle to DIPG last year, aged just seven. This year the target is £25,000 – £30,o00, with 212 children and 152 adults taking part. Dardan knows it’s going to be a manic, muddy and marvellous day for everyone involv...

What better way to end a week than by celebrating one of company's longest serving employees being recognised for his exceptional professionalism, dedication and loyalty. Adam Buffery joined Dardan in August 2008 at the age of 18, he started out his career as a Security Officer at a local contract in Ipswich. After 18 months, Adam expressed an interest in joining the Mobile Services division, so when a position became available for a Mobile Response Officer, Adam jumped at the chance. Adam's...