Mechanical digital locks News

Proxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete indoor and outdoor wireless broadband systems, today re-entered the licensed wireless backhaul market with the introduction of its Tsunami® GX800 licensed point-to-point microwave backhaul products. With the addition of the GX800 products, Proxim - a pioneer of the point-to-point microwave market - expands its extensive product line to include licensed wireless backhaul capable of delivering ultra-high capacity of 622 Mbps aggregate...

 Alpro bolts and strike plates are protecting a building which houses the Vice Chancellor's office and schools, depts.,etc.Electric bolts from Alpro Architectural Hardware are protecting students, staff and visitors at the University of Westminster headquarters in Regent Street, London. The Alpro EB1001 is a 12 v DC stainless steel bolt and strike plate assembly with a 15mm diameter and throw. It allows remote access and exit control of most timber, metal and UPVC do...

 SALTO supplied its Aelement RFID designer locks for the movie 'Gambit' starring Colin Firth and Cameron Diaz Supplying products for television and film is getting to be second nature for SALTO, the Spanish based manufacturer of stand alone wire free and wireless access control systems. Having previously been involved with programmes such as ‘Secret Diary of a Call Girl' and ‘The Gadget Show' SALTO will soon be appearing in its first Hollywood film "Gambit" which is...

 Master Lock has urged organisations to take necessary steps regarding the responsibility of an employee on security According to a survey of 1,000 UK workers, commissioned by key safe specialist, Master lock, businesses are leaving themselves open to crime and loss in production time by placing the responsibility for security on their employees. The research exposed the 27,000 businesses which are at risk of workplace burglary as a consequence of misplaced keys and security procedu...

  ACT showcased its range of products at IFSEC 2011 all designed using the most recent technologiesAccess Control Technology used IFSEC 2011 as an opportunity to showcase a number of new products, due for release this year, including door controllers, readers, locks and software all designed using the most recent technologies. Among the products being demonstrated was the ACTpro 1500 single door controller which will provide a cost effective access control solution for up to 32 door...

  Nedap Security Management moves to new offices in Belgium to support growthThe new complex and training centre will support the continued growth of Nedap Belgium. The building is located in a scenically inspiring setting, which is reminiscent of the head office in Groenlo, the Netherlands."Kanaalpark Vilvoorde" is expanding rapidly and will ultimately become a combination of office facilities and residential developments. The imposing historical presence of the "Tuchth...

Gallagher took pleasure in the success at IFSEC, with award-winning Aperio™ being a part of itGallagher enjoyed great success at this year's IFSEC, thanks in part to ASSA ABLOY's innovative locking technology, the award-winning Aperio™. As well as releasing the new Gallagher access reader range visitors to the Gallagher stand were able to view Aperio™ locking technology, named Integrated Security Product of the Year at this year's IFSEC Security Industry Awards. Th...

Videx CyberLock provides electronic access and key control nearly anywhere a mechanical lock is present. Retrofitting existing lock hardware is as simple as removing a mechanical lock's key-cylinder and replacing it with the CyberLock electronic cylinder. CyberLock electronic locks, smart padlocks, and programmable keys offer a variety of solutions that can quickly provide the physical security and key control an organisation needs.CyberLock provides tight control of overall access as each perso...

Suppliers and manufacturers across Europe are being invited to the EFA meeting in BrusselsManufacturers and suppliers of electric fences across Europe were invited to join the Electric Fence Association, at a special meeting in Brussels on June 27th. The EFA is seeking to widen its membership across Europe as it works towards greater harmonisation of standards in EU markets, explained the founding-director Graham Harper.The association, which already represents the ten leadin...

 iView's modular iGWatch IP platform to deliver seamless integration of Cognitec's FaceVACS(R)iView Systems, a leading provider of loss prevention solutions for the security and surveillance environment, announced its' partnership with Cognitec, a recognised leader in biometric facial recognition technology.iView's modular iGWatch IP platform delivers seamless integration of Cognitec's face recognition engine, FaceVACS(R). Cognitec's software experts have been developing face recogniti...

  Ingersoll Rand announce appointment of JHS Integrated Systems as PegaSys Approved InstallerIngersoll Rand is delighted to announce that JHS Integrated Systems has been granted Approved Installer status for its PegaSys Intelligent Access Control System. The Birmingham-based company will support the specification of the new PegaSys Intelligent Access Control System, create quotations, supply and install systems and provide after-sales service, support and maintenance for the Midlands.P...

  SALTO created success at IFSEC with record number of visitors at its stand SALTO's decision to go for its biggest ever exhibition stand at IFSEC 2011 proved to be a resounding success. "We had a constant stream of visitors to our stand during all four days of the show," said Marc Handels, Vice President Marketing and Sales of SALTO Systems."There were times during the show when there was hardly any room to move around on the stand as it was packed with visitors all...

A new digital door lock has been added to the Carlisle Brass range of architectural ironmongery. This, the company's first mechanical lock, is available in a silver grey finish. The versatile and simple-to-use lock comprises a 60 mm mortice latch and backplate and is suitable for both interior and exterior new or retrofit applications. It features convenient control with a choice of over 8,000 codes as well as a ‘hold open' function and a function which allows the code to be changed easi...

 ASSA ABLOY has upgraded Aperio according to online access control systems for advanced securityASSA ABLOY Access Control has updated its innovative Aperio escutcheon to work with iClass smart card technology, offering a higher level of security and flexibility to connect with almost any access control system. Aperio has been designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them to existing online electronic access control systems, providing end users with a simple and i...

  Ingersoll Rand has provided its doorset solutions to a banking facility in LondonA major banking facility in London's Docklands has been refurbished using Martin Roberts Steel Doorsets with Dor-O-Matic compact swing closers from Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies.Twenty-five steel doorsets complete with a two-hour fire rating have been used  as a direct replacement for the previous Martin Roberts Steel Doorsets installed 18 years ago throughout the lower ground floor and bas...

Videx has released a new catalogue that is packed with helpful information on CyberLock electronic locks and smart padlocks. The catalog is FREE and includes an instructive CD on electronic lock and key technology. CyberLock brings electronic access control and audit tracking to mechanical locks simply by removing the lock’s cylinder and replacing it with a CyberLock electronic cylinder. The catalog covers just about everything you’ve wanted to know about this type of access technolo...

Electric Gatelock, Load Release, ATEX -rated Shotbolt and the new BLOC technology were showcased at IFSECElectromagnet assembly development specialist, Magnet Schultz Ltd, recently returned from IFSEC 2011 where they unveiled a series of exciting new products and secretly previewed some impressive new technology to selected visitors. The products launched included the Electric Gatelock, the Load Release and the ATEX-rated Shotbolt which were displayed alongside a preview unit featuring the compa...

The new Videx Ex Series of robust IP rated standalone keypads is designed to operate in both internal and external environments. EX5 keypads include backlit metallic or plastic keys with a choice of plastic or metal surface or flush housings.The keypads incorporate an easy to follow programming menu allowing up to 99 unique codes and the setting of relay output times. The units also include inputs to trigger the relay from a push to exit button.Both audible and visual indication is s...

 Aperio is a new technology to upgrade mechanical doors and wirelessly connect to the Symmetry Access Control systemG4S Technology is pleased to announce the integration of their market leading Symmetry Security Management software with the ASSA ABLOY Aperio range of wireless online locks. The integration between Aperio and Symmetry enables security and IT managers to conveniently and cost effectively replace existing manual locks and increase the number of doors that can be monitored.Aperi...

 HID Global and ASSA ABLOY will present their products at the IFSEC 2011HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it will showcase the latest advances and offerings in solutions for physical and logical access as well as secure card issuance at next week's IFSEC 2011 in Birmingham. For the first time at IFSEC Birmingham, HID and its parent company ASSA ABLOY are exhibiting side by side, demonstrating how both companies' solutions can work togethe...

  Port security has been upgraded with the introduction of Nextiva Critical infrastructure from Verint SystemsEvery year, millions of foreign tonnage are offloaded to thousands of vessels in this high-traffic port for distribution throughout the country. This high level of activity in an environment that includes an expansive water perimeter, multi-use facilities, heavy equipment, parking lots, elevators, and storage containers requires sophisticated storage solutions for protecting pe...

 Perfect is the timing for IFSEC 2011 due to take place 16-19 May, since with the latest events, all eyes worldwide are on the security industryIt's back to a full 5-day working week for many professionals in the UK for the first time in 3 weeks and following the successful security operation surrounding the Royal Wedding, a series of counter terror raids near Sellafield Nuclear Power Plant and London, plus the demise of the world's number one terrorist target, the security indust...

(Toronto) Camden Door Controls Inc. has expanded their line of Sure-Wave touchless switches with new models that feature stainless steel faceplates the preferred choice of hospital, food processing facilities and other applications that require a resilient metal surface for harsh cleaners and disinfectants.New CM-324 Series stainless steel switches include both a single gang and double gang model with the choice of blank, graphic icon or graphic icon with ‘Wave to Open' text. Designed for...

CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, has announced the release of a new highly secure, yet cost-effective DESFire two-door controller solution."With the threats of card cloning and the vulnerabilities of Wiegand controller signal cloning growing strong within the security market, CEM is delighted to announce the release of the new sPass reader and DCM 350 two-door controller with secure RS485 encrypted communications", said Andrew Fulton, Business Development Director for CEM S...

Honeywell announced it has seen a 30-percent monthly increase in the number of dealers and integrators using its NetAXS-123 access control offering since the solution's launch in July 2010. The company says the numbers reflect a growing trend of security dealers and integrators introducing access control technology to small-to-mid-size customers who have a limited number of doors to secure.In addition, more than 60 percent of dealers currently selling NetAXS-123 have purchased more units based o...

  HID Global showcased its security identity latest at Moscow Expocentre, from 26 to 29 AprilHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it will showcase the latest advances in physical and logical access control and secure issuance at this week's MIPS 2011. HID will highlight its expanded offering that delivers a unique portfolio of identity assurance, strong authentication, credential management and single-credential solutions for organ...

ABUS Security Center is presenting the new Secvest 2WAY FG350E wireless window handle another member of the mechatronic wireless detector family. The window handle is the discreet solution for external perimeter protection. It is compatible with the Secvest 2WAY and Secvest IP wireless alarm systems and is also a practical alternative to wireless opening detectors. The wireless window handle not only locks windows or balcony doors, but also reliably transmits the status (open or closed) of the w...

Fermax introduces the new door entry kits with a range that reaches up to 24 homes. They now include the new Cityline panel, tough and smart, with all the material necessary to carry out a door entry installation. And with an unbeatable price-quality relation.The professional market has been waiting for months for the new kit range, so characteristic of the Valencian brand. And Fermax has not let them down. First of all because the new City Audio Kit is totally complete, ranging from the kit sol...

 An aerial view of DONG Energy power generator site in Denmark - "Pictures courtesy of DONG Energy A/S" Siemens has built a strong working relationship with DONG Energy, Denmark's largest power generator. Having successfully delivered a number of diverse projects for the company, the most recent has seen Siemens work with DONG to establish one common access control system across all of the company's 85 sites throughout Denmark.Producing more than 50% of Denmark's power and approxi...

  Andrew Taylor is the new Business Development Manager, Harper Chalice Harper Chalice has appointed Andrew Taylor to the new post of business development manager, working with national customers and accredited dealers as its operations continue to expand.The company's market-beating growth over recent months (turnover is up by more than 112% on this time last year) follows the best-in-class performance of its advanced perimeter security systems in recent rough weather testing by indep...