Postings from March, 2005

Camera detects concealed weapons in real-time.

Tuesday, March 15th, 2005

With 45 ft range, BIS-WDSâ„¢ Prime uses passive millimeter wave sensor technology to detect guns, knives, or bombs of metal, plastic, or composite construction. Weapons Detection System (WDS) consists of millimeter wave camera combined with video camera and algorithm software that interfaces to other security devices/networks. Capable of identifying up to 50 threats simultaneously, system produces electronic alarm when suspicious item is detected.

Optical Terahertz Science and Technology

Monday, March 14th, 2005

OSA Topical Meeting on Optical Terahertz Science and Technology, Tampa Bay, FL, March 14-16, 2005.

Advanced Photonix, Inc. Announces Definitive Agreement to Purchase Picometrix Inc.

Wednesday, March 9th, 2005

Advanced Photonix, Inc.®, a leading supplier of innovative, silicon-based optoelectronic solutions to a worldwide OEM customer base, today announced that it had signed a merger agreement to acquire Picotronix Inc., a privately held company located in Ann Arbor, Mich., doing business as Picometrix.