Sci-Tech

Making money in the U.K. homeland security market
The U.K. homeland security market has reached GBP6.7 billion, and it offers interested companies many opportunities — but these companies must educate themselves about the intricacies of this market
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Technical Support Working Group announces project bids
Advisory organization seeks varied technologies in handheld biological detection, forensics, biometric scanning, video analytics, and “human scent collection”
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VCs help government identify new technologies
Sharp-eyed VCs, as they look for new technologies in which to invest, may see things that government purchasing officers may miss; the defense and intelligence communities now harness the skills of VCs to identify emerging technologies
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DHS asks first responders to suggest needed technologies
Sciene and Technology Directorate sets aside $8 million for its new TechSolutions portal; emergency officials can suggest technologies and solutions and in return receive funding for them
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Implant Sciences sells Accruel to Evans Analytical
An ion beam technology specialist and devloper of portable trace explosive detection systems sells division to materials characterization services company to concentrate on security business
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FLIR shows new thermal imaging camera
Thermal imaging is becoming more popular for security and surveillance missions, and FLIR, a thermal imaging specialist, offers a new line of low-cost passive imaging systems
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Golan Group teaches Krav Maga to federal agents
The white of the enemy’s eyes: Golan teaches Krav Maga — the IDF’s approach to hand-to-hand combat — for VIP and diplomat protection
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Advances in developing wall-climbing, ceiling-walking robot
There are many applications to wall-climbing, ceiling-walking robots, and a Carnegie Mellon team has made advances in developing one; the main problem to overcome: Keeping the robot’s feet clean
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The future of LPD
Low-power devices (LPDs) are proliferating, and their growing ubiquity offers investors attractive opportunities
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Ionatron creates a new division for specialty lasers
A specialist in ultrashort pulsed laser creates a new division which will focus on the development, engineering, production, and support of specialty lasers for military, aerospace, and security customers
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Nanowire light detectors around the corner
The geometry of nanowires — with so much surface area relative to volume — makes them inherently good at trapping holes, and when holes are trapped, the time it takes electrons and holes to recombine increases
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HS Capital Corporation posts mixed results
Holder of Compass, Nexus, and Security Holdings reports losses of $5.8 million on $8.7 million in revenue
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Ionatron awarded contract to develop laser weapons
Arizona-based energy weapon specialist awarded contract to develop pulse laser weapon which may be of interest to law enforcementhomeland security
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Chesapeake Innovation Center downsizes
Struggling to balance its budget, CIC cuts office space by three-fourths; PharmAthene and Inclinix leave the nest
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Army kills futuristic Land Warrior system
When it was launched in 1996, it was envisioned as a model for soldier’s gear for the modern battlefield; ten years and $500 million later, the Army pulls the plug on it
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