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 light, […]
Forensics Europe Expo showcases the latest forensic equipment and services. The event provides a definitive source of education, best practice, training and networking. Essential for any forensics professional, Forensics Europe Expo is the must-attend event to learn about the very latest technology. At this years event we will be showcasing a range of new and exciting products […]
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 a big thank you for all your hard work. A special […]
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 a big thank you to the PCCD for hosting the event and also the 50+ attendees who […]
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 Vazquez, to our UK facility last week and we look forward to working with Ildefonso and […]
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 scientific and operational lectures, as well as hands-on workshops. This years IAI conference, the 102nd, was held in Atlanta Georgia and we all had a great time catching up with old friends […]
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 material was inspected and no obvious signs of fingerprints […]
An example of the benefits of Vacuum Metal Deposition (VMD) over the traditional methods of visualisation of fingerprints with particular reference to new polymer bank notes -Courtesy of Cumbria Constabulary, June 2017 Back story During one evening in 2017, enquiries at an address led to the arrest of three people in relation to the […]
The recent installation of our VMD360 system at Abertay University has hit the BBC news! Link to full BBC article: HERE http://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 residues), document examination, drug analysis and microscopy analysis. The latest addition to the Forensic Suite is the VMD360 Vacuum Metal Deposition (VMD) […]
