Updates

Rapid Responder Receives First Endorsement for a Crisis Management System from the National Sheriffs' Association

Rapid Responder provides first responders with instant access to critical facility information to help save lives and protect property. The system has been deployed to more than 10,000 buildings across the country.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Joins EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) in Partnership to Protect Nation's Water Supply

The CDC recently became the first federal agency to join the EPA's WaterSense campaign to protect the future of the U.S. water supply by promoting and enhancing the market for water-efficient products and services.

Prepare for 2008 Hurricane Season

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) & the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have been working closely with state & local governments and relief organizations to remind residents & businesses in coastal areas to make emergency preparations.

University of Saskatchewan-Led Team Designs New Vent-Design Lab

Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) have opened a new engineering lab to design a ventilation system that could protect schools, hospitals, and other public buildings from chemical-warfare and bioterrorist attacks.

Balaton Group to Acquire MotoSAT, Leading Provider of Satellite Antenna Solutions

"We are enthusiastic about the MotoSAT business & feel that the company's technical leadership & showcase-manufacturing capabilities in the United States position the company well for expansion into global markets," said Robert Kubbernus, Balaton CEO.

University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Demonstrates Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology at Manufacturing Engineering Workshop

RFID is an automatic identification technology that stores and remotely retrieves data using devices called RFID tags or transponders.

Bruker Daltonics maXis: A Revolution in Mass Spectrometry

The new maXis is the first and only instrument available today that delivers high-resolution, exceptional mass accuracy, as well as outstanding sensitivity and dynamic range - all at fast chromatography speed.

GE Security Announce Immediate Availability of Advance Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card Readers

The versatile PIV (Personal Identity Verification) access control solution is designed to help customers meet Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 requirements.

US Army's Rapid Equipping Force Awards $3.5M Contract for Defenshield Mobile Defensive Fighting Positions

The US Army's Rapid Equipping Force (REF) recently requested over 250 Defenshield Mobile Defensive Fighting Positions (MDFPs) be deployed to high-threat combat zones in the Middle East.

New Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Canine Teams will Significantly Enhance Air Cargo Security at Dulles Airport

These civilian TSA teams will be deployed to Dulles International Airport to search cargo that is bound for passenger aircraft.