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West Technology Forensics is delighted to announce the addition of Matthew Needham to its team as a Knowledge Transfer Associate. This marks the commencement of a comprehensive three-year collaborative partnership with De Montfort University of Leicester, where...

West Technology Forensics is gearing up for a bustling season ahead. We are excited to attend the annual IAI conference that is held in August in Maryland this year. A few weeks after the IAI conference we look forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and forging...

West Technology Forensics (WT) and De Montfort University (DMU) are working as partners on a £300k Innovate UK & WT funded Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project to develop solvent-less, environmentally-friendly fingermark detection methods. The new process,...

MAKING CLEANING EASY   West Technology Forensics is proud to introduce a new way of cleaning VMD systems and other laboratory equipment. These biodegradable and environmentally friendly wipes have superior cleaning capability thanks to the 10% acetic acid...

Jack Deans FFS, FCSFS Consultant Fingerprint Expert and Forensic Research Projects Manager at Gardiner Associates Training & Research (GATR) carried out a comprehensive research project in 2022 which focused on fingerprint recovery from a variety of substrates...

West Technology Forensics is facing a very busy week next week as we will be exhibiting at the FDIAI in Orlando, Florida, US and the National Fingerprint Enhancement Laboratory (FEL) Conference in Manchester, UK. If you are attending any or both of these conferences,...

We regularly hear from our customers that there's more research needs to be done on VMD. We've listened! West Technology Forensics is proud to present a new scientific research article titled "Visualization of Latent Fingerprints on Fabrics Using Vacuum Metal...

8-9 June 2022 - ExCel London West Technology Forensics was present at the Forensic Europe Expo - FEE, established as the market-leading exhibition & conference event for forensic science and investigation in Europe. This event is the primary meeting place for...

KRTV News Reports with video. Originally published on May 30, 2022. For the second year in a row, the Montana State Crime Lab has been recognised for its efficiency by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors. “The FORESIGHT Maximus award is given out...

74kW Solar PV Installation Opportunity. This tender starts on 6th June 2022 and finishes on 24th June 2022. Roof mounted solar PV installation for a Vacuum Engineering & Forensic Equipment manufacturing company in Bristol. Project:  We would like to install solar...

Due to a successful period of growth here at West Technology Forensics, we are pleased to announce that we are now seeking a new Business Development Manager to support our forensics sales team in promoting VMD latent fingerprint development systems in the UK and...

We are very pleased to see that West Technology's VMD360 did a great job on BBC Drama Series Silent Witness Series 24, episode 5 - Reputations, part 1. To watch full episode on BBC iPlayer, click here

Over the past year, VMD has featured in many news reports worldwide and we thought it would be useful to share some of these with you. New reports will be added to our site over the coming weeks, so keep checking back for updates. CBS NY and ABC7 News Reports with...

Updated 06th June 2022 COVID-19 Here at West Technology, we are monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation very closely both in the UK and USA. Our main priority is keeping our customers, suppliers, and staff, along with their families, safe. Our factory is...

Over the past year, VMD has featured in many news reports worldwide and we thought it would be useful to share some of these with you. New reports will be added to our site over the coming weeks, so keep checking back for updates. CBS21 News Report originally...

Berks County Pennsylvania, recently invested in a new VMD560 and NIBIN systems to help solve gun crime quickly. Whilst the NIBIN system can link the shell casings to a specific firearm, the VMD560 can link the gun crime to a specific person by developing fingerprints...

We’re very excited to announce the addition of Greg Mason to our US office in the role of Technical Sales Executive. Greg recently retired as the Forensic Science Manager at Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, Largo, Florida. In his new role for West Technology...

Developing fingermarks using VMD has never been so simple thanks to the latest version of the VMD560. The new system has been designed by forensic scientists to ensure consistent and uniform latent fingerprint development on even the most difficult of surfaces. Quick...

We are excited to announce the addition of Anita Horvath to the West Technology Forensics team. Anita joins our established research and development team to focus on a range of forensic VMD research projects as well as strengthening our Application Laboratory. Anita...

Due to a successful period of growth here at West Technology Forensics, we’re pleased to announce that we are now seeking a new US Forensic Technical Sales Executive to support our UK sales team in promoting VMD in North America as well as providing training and...

Due to a successful period of growth here at West Technology Forensics, we’re pleased to announce that we are now seeking an additional Forensic Scientist to support our R&D Scientist as well as providing training and support to our customers. The exciting new...

I’m pleased to announce that we will be supporting the 59th Conference in Orlando, Florida 28th Oct – 1st Nov. If you are attending, come and visit our booth to see a range of fingerprint samples processed using Vacuum Metal Deposition (VMD) including fabrics, trash...

July 29 – August 4, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas.                                                           The IAI Conference is the largest in the world for Forensic and Crime Scene Professionals and offers a full week packed with scientific, technical and operational...

We are pleased to announce that the CApture BT Cyanacrylate (CA) evidence fuming cabinet now has a UV-C lamp option available to provide DNA decontamination. This spacious benchtop chamber (stand option available) with microprocessor control automates the...

  The FoxFury Rugo is a rugged light designed for photo / video use. Powered by a rechargeable power pack, this 700 lumen light features a sliding Tri-Lens which allows the user to select between area, spot and flood lighting. The Rugo can be used as a DSLR...

2017 was another fantastic year for VMD with new systems sold right across the globe including North America, Europe, South Africa, Australasia and Asia.  Once again our network of distributors have been key to promoting VMD and generating sales. We would like to say...

Earlier this month the PCCD, the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association, the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association, and the Cumberland County Office of District Attorney hosted a technology demonstration on Vacuum Metal Deposition (VMD). We would like to say...

We are pleased to announce that IVG are now the exclusive distributor for West Technology Forensics in Mexico. Based in Monterrey,  IVG are a well establish leading Forensic Laboratory supplier in Mexico. We had the pleasure of welcoming IVG’s Presidente, Ildefonso...

The International Association for Identification Conference is the largest in the world for Forensic and Crime Scene professionals and offers a full week packed with sc ientific and operational lectures, as well as hands-on workshops. This years IAI conference, the...

During a recent installation of the VMD360 at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in Largo, Florida we processed several pieces of fabric. One of the pieces considered was a patch from a pair of polyester running shorts (see pic #1) Using just the VMD process, the...

The recent installation of our VMD360 system at Abertay University has hit the BBC news! Link to full BBC article: HERE https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-38809056

Forensic suite The University of Technology Sydney’s Forensic suite has various specialised instruments available for forensic applications such as fibres analysis, finger marks detection, chemical trace analysis (including paint, fibres, glass, fire and explosive...

Please note: This document has been google translated from original publication which can be found here Police and NFI make grab marks visible on clothing Article | 19-01-2017 | 14:19 – NFI The police, the Police Academy and the Dutch Forensic Institute (NFI) are...

It seems incredible that we have been in our new building for exactly one year! As the photo montage above shows we are enjoying life in our new factory especially the generous space we now have to build our vacuum and forensic systems. Every part of the building is...

UWE Bristol Research Business and Innovation – January 9, 2017    A machine that has helped solve numerous cases by revealing fingerprints on evidence could help catch even more criminals thanks to a two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the...

During our recent visit to the U.S we had the opportunity to process a range of firearms using the VMD360. Using a combinations of Gold, Zinc, Silver and Sterling Silver, the Vacuum Metal Deposition process developed numerous identifiable prints. Some of the results...

We wish all our customers a very Happy New Year! From West Tech Forensic Equipment. We are now back to our normal business opening hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 6 pm.

  The most advanced and modern Forensic VMD system available Larger chamber – 1260mm deep Can process hunting rifles, machine guns and whole bin liners/trash bags Larger work holder – 1200mm useable surface area Upgraded touch screen and easy to use control system...

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth at the FDIAI in Miami last week and for making the conference a real success! We look forward to seeing you in Panama City next year! Updated 01.11.16   West Technology are proud to be supporting this years FDIAI...

                                                                            As part of the on-going development of our forensic business, we are pleased to announce our appointment as UK and European distributors for FoxFury. FoxFury, formed in 2003 in Vista,...

As part of the ongoing development of our forensic business we are pleased to announce our appointment as UK and European distributors for Labconco.                                                                       Labconco are an American company who already are...

                        We are proud to announce that our new purpose built office, forensic laboratory and production facility is completed.