ID Detection Systems unveiled its latest advanced Raman detection instrument at the 35th Annual International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI) International In–Service Training Conference and Exhibition show in Phoenix, Arizona this month.

The new R-5000 is the only Raman detector in the world specifically designed and engineered for use with military and police robot systems. IDDS developed the R-5000 in response to requests from police and military for standoff capabilities while examining suspicious bottles, containers and other unknown liquids and powders.

IDDS is very excited about teaming with Remotec, a Division of Northrop Grumman, in marrying two advanced technologies - Robotics and Raman detection. The photos show IDDS's new R-5000 operating with Remotec's Wolverine robot.

August 16, 2006: Story in Knoxville News Sentinel about ID Detection Systems work with airports and liquid explosives.

August 11, 2006: NPR News: News of a terrorist plot centering on the use of liquid explosives has everyone asking if there is a way to screen for such weapons.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5636755

March 17, 2006: MSNBC featured a report on the inherent weakness in present airport security systems. The US Government Accounting Office conducted a test of 21 US airports by carrying explosive materials through conventional airport security checkpoints within carry-on luggage and zip lock bags. All 21 airport security checkpoints failed to detect the bomb making materials. Click below to view this report (which follows headline news introduction)

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