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Kentec Electronics (Kentec), the globally renowned manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has launched K-Mesh, a next-generation wireless detection system that uses self-healing and configuring Mesh technology, to deliver optimum levels of reliability. K-Mesh wireless detection system Launched at the global security event, Intersec 2022, K-Mesh is a new development and new name for Kentec’s Ekho wireless system. Kentec’s sister company, Hochiki Europe, will retain the Ekho...

MSA Safety, the global pioneer in the development, manufacture, and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures, announced its participation at Intersec 2022 in the Dubai World Trade Centre. Over the three-day conference, MSA will showcase its extensive portfolio of connected safety solutions and personal protective equipment (PPE) for both the industrial and fire markets, representing an innovative range of top-to-toe protection. Fire and rescue services Nigel E...

The global pandemic fuelled the need to use technology to overcome challenges and support safety. An expansive global study has revealed that 88% of citizens globally now want to see public safety transformed through the use of advanced technology. Additionally, 71% consider technologies such as video cameras, data analytics, and cloud solutions as necessary to address the challenges of the modern world. At Intersec 2022 (Jan 16-18, Dubai), Motorola Solutions will showcase its integrated techno...

The security industry cannot look ahead to 2022 without first acknowledging the significance of 2021: a year that changed every aspect of our daily lives, including how we socialise, work, communicate, and collaborate. As the world started to emerge from an unprecedented global pandemic, organisations in every industry re-evaluated every aspect of their business, from how they interact with their customers to how they manage their workforces, and how they go to market. Addressing security chal...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, radar, and thermal PTZ imaging cameras announces the appointment of Dani Townsend to the role of Sales & Marketing Executive. In her new role at 360 Vision, Dani will join the company developing new customer relationships, new business leads, and maximising sales through new and existing customers, while contributing to maintaining the high level of service support 360 Vision customers have come to expect. Joining 360 Vision from AMG...

The Tau 2 series offers 40+ variants of the most reliable and rugged longwave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera module. Equipped with a simple optical interface and common commercial interfaces, integration with the Tau 2 and new Tau 2+ is seamless. Reducing development risk Teledyne FLIR provides high-performance and reliable longwave infrared (LWIR) Tau 2 series thermal camera modules. Common interfaces and access to a US-based Technical Services team reduce development risk, development cost,...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged PTZ and thermal imaging cameras, is delighted to announce further expansion of the team with the appointment of Faz Colbhie to the role of Business Development Manager. Faz joins 360 Vision with over 13 years of Sales and Business Development experience in the Security industry. In these roles, Faz combined end-user, consultant, installer, distribution, and retail sales – latterly in Business Development at AMG Systems Limited, and then...

Canadian-based video surveillance and business intelligence front-runner March Networks® announced the completion of its acquisition by Delta, a global pioneer in power and thermal management solutions. Through its subsidiary Delta International Holding Limited B.V., Delta acquired 100% of the shares in Infinova (Canada) Ltd., owner of March Networks, from Infinova International Ltd. About March Networks Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, March Networks is a global pioneer in enter...

Teledyne has announced the release of the ITC Category 1 Thermography Qualification preparation course for achieving qualification as a category 1 certified thermographer. Teledyne FLIR ITC Category 1 Thermography Qualification course explains the basics of infrared, how to operate an infrared camera under different conditions and for various purposes, how to appropriately judge a measurement situation in the field and how to identify potential error sources to enable participants to undertake...

HID Global, the pioneer in trusted identity and RFID tracking solutions announced the release of LinTRAK XS, its extra small RFID UHF RAIN transponders designed for discreet insertion into small textile items. HID Global is a pioneer in trusted identity and RFID tracking solutions. The company has extended its LinTRAK ultra-high frequency (UHF) radiofrequency identification (RFID) tags for linen management to include an extra small form factor option, ideal for discreet attachment onto small te...

Due to its small size, low cost, and innovative design, the Lepton® micro thermal camera module is ideal for building thermal imaging and non-contact temperature measurement capability into small electronic products from drones to rugged mobile phones. Millions of Leptons are in such products around the world for innumerable uses ranging from construction to public safety and industrial machine reliability monitoring. Comprehensive online support tools Teledyne FLIR has taken those learni...

When decision makers seek to integrate new hardware into their automation process, they are often looking at a few key areas: the ease of use, price point, features, and the ability to utilise the hardware at multiple points throughout their system. The new A50 and A70 thermal cameras come in three options—Smart, Streaming, and Research & Development to fit the needs of professionals across a variety of industries—from manufacturing to utilities to science. The new cameras offer...

When decision-makers seek to integrate new hardware into their automation process, they are often looking at a few key areas: the ease of use, price point, features, and the ability to utilise the hardware at multiple points throughout their system. A50 and A70 thermal cameras The new A50 and A70 thermal cameras come in three options: Smart, Streaming, and Research & Development to fit the needs of professionals across a variety of industries from manufacturing to utilities to science. Th...

Aratek recently announced the upcoming launch of the TruFace Manager app, which will run natively on TruFace Smart Terminals as an all-in-one client for enrollment, identification, authentication, access control, as well as other functions. ‍“TruFace is filling the strong demand for contactless digital identity brought on by the pandemic,” noted Samuel Wu, Aratek’s VP for International Business Division, adding that the TruFace Manager app will make the TruFace line even m...

Everything changed for QR codes when the COVID-19 pandemic got close to life in early 2020. QR codes are suddenly everywhere. But while they’re popping up faster than TikTok trends, it might be a surprise to learn that they were actually created in 1994, which makes them almost the same age as the World Wide Web. So they’re actually pretty old, in tech time — but they’re only just now becoming relevant to the everyday consumer. What’s that about? Digital no-touch...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced the Tau 2+, the highest sensitivity longwave infrared (LWIR) Tau 2 camera from Teledyne FLIR. With the same reliable and widely deployed, real-world-tested Tau 2 mechanical, electrical, and optical interfaces, the Tau 2+ is a drop-in replacement, but with a 1.5 times sensitivity improvement and an entirely redesigned image processing engine to deliver dramatically enhanced sharpness and contrast. Go-to thermal camera module...

The 5 new Wisenet P series AI NVRs (Network Video Recorders) launched by Hanwha Techwin are able to apply AI metadata to images captured by most non-AI Wisenet cameras, allowing users to quickly and accurately search for people, and vehicles. Deep Learning AI video analytics The licence-free Deep Learning AI video analytics onboard the NDAA-compliant NVRs offer a wide range of search criteria, including, for example, looking for people of a certain age group or gender, as well as whether they...

Integrated security manufacturer, TDSi is pleased to announce that its powerful GARDiS access management software now supports full integration with Hikvision’s face recognition terminals and ANPR cameras. TDSi - Hikvision partnership John Davies, the Managing Director of TDSi commented, “Integration with Hikvision’s latest generation of intelligent cameras is part of TDSi’s ongoing mission, to ensure our powerful integrated access control solutions work directly with t...

Artemis Shielding is pleased to announce a partnership to provide its lead-free, non-toxic security curtains for Integrated Defense and Security Solutions’ (IDSS) award-winning DETECT™ 1000 computed tomography (CT) checkpoint baggage scanner. IDSS incorporated the Artemis Shielding patented technology to shield operators and the public from harmful radiation during security scanning in airports around the world. All Artemis Shielding security curtains and solutions are lead-free, no...

3xLOGIC, the provider of integrated and intelligent security solutions, announces the introduction of an automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) utility as part of its pioneering VIGIL suite of products. Designed as a cost-effective solution for use in a wide range of applications where post-event investigations require precise imaging to identify number plates, the ANPR utility is highly effective in environments such as parking lots and garages, as well as fuel stations, multi-tenant reside...

Teledyne FLIR has expanded its acoustic imaging category with two additional models of the FLIR Si124 Industrial Acoustic Imaging Camera: The Si124-LD, specific for compressed air leak detection, and the Si124-PD, for partial discharge detection within high voltage electrical systems. This expansion provides additional, tailored solutions for different end-users' needs, from utility infrastructure to plant environments, at a fraction of the cost. Easy-to-use onboard analytics The FLIR Si124-P...

FLIR United Video Management System (UVMS) delivers best-in-class video management that can grow with a customer’s needs, from a single location to multiple sites around the world. The UVMS family of products, which includes Latitude software, and Horizon, and Meridian network video recorders, offers a wide range of integration options. FLIR Teledyne recently introduced four new integrations. Third-party products integration with FLIR UVMS The Teledyne FLIR Applications & Integratio...

According to the 2020 State Farm annual study, nearly two million collisions between vehicles and large animals occur every year in the United States alone, representing approximately five percent of all reported motor vehicle collisions. These wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVCs) result in 26,000 injuries to motorists each year. Reducing WVCs Thermal cameras see an entirely different wavelength of energy, known as long-wave infrared (LWIR) radiation or heat energy, which radiates, absorbs...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced the release of new additions to its perimeter security portfolio for critical infrastructure. Teledyne’s Elara R-Series commercial ground security radars and the Triton FH-Series multi-spectral fixed cameras. Strengthening perimeter security A first for Teledyne FLIR, the Elara R-Series is the ideal commercial radar system for industrial commercial applications, increasing detection coverage, auto-tracking, dynamic...

Hanwha Techwin, a supplier of IP and analogue video surveillance solutions, launches one of its most advanced line-up of security cameras to date with the new X-Core AI and X-Plus AI series. Featuring Hanwha’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and deep-learning technologies, the new cameras offer AI-based object detection for false alarm reduction analytics, AI-enhanced image quality and edge-based business intelligence. The new NDAA compliant lineup brings the power of AI to Hanwha T...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the release of new additions to its perimeter security portfolio for critical infrastructure; Elara™ R-Series Commercial Ground Security Radars and the FH-Series Multispectral Fixed Cameras. Elara R-Series and FH-Series A first for Teledyne FLIR, the Elara R-Series is the ideal commercial radar system for industrial commercial applications, increasing detection coverage, auto-tracking, dynamic mapping, and position intel...

PSA Security Network (PSA), the world’s renowned consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced the addition of IronYun, to its network. With its VAIDIOTM AI-enabled video search and analytics platform, IronYun brings PSA members an enhanced offering, to apply cross-functional AI analytics. PSA partners group adds IronYun “PSA is excited to bring IronYun into the PSA technology partners group,” said Chris Salazar-Mangrum, PSA Security Network’s Vice Presi...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric, provider of smart IoT solutions, is introducing Night Color 2.0, an upgraded line of IP cameras that deliver full-colour images in completely dark environments. The Night Color line includes, for the first time, 4MP models with varifocal and 2.8mm lenses, cost-efficient Lite series 4MP camera options, and an 8MP bullet camera with a 2.8mm fixed-lens option. Features of Night Color Dahua’s high-performance video analytics suite, Analytics+, as well as...

Lynred, a provider of high-quality infrared detectors for the aerospace, defence and commercial markets, announces the launch of Galatea MW, one of the most compact and low power consumption infrared (IR) detectors on the market. Its SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) design enhances the autonomy and performance of battery powered devices. Galatea MW, which optimises the balance between performance and miniaturisation, is well suited for applications where payload or mobility is critical. These incl...

Plus (formerly Plus.ai), a global provider of self-driving truck technology that recently disclosed its proposed business combination with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. V, has announced that it will collaborate with Teledyne FLIR, LLC on a development project to explore the addition of thermal cameras to the sensor stack used with Plus’s Level 4 autonomous driving technology. Multi-modal sensor approach Plus takes a multi-modal sensor approach and currently uses Lidar, cameras, and r...