Breakthrough Technology

IBIS Heritage

IBIS Heritage is the original groundbreaking system of automated ballistic identification technology. The system utilized BrassCatcher (used to evaluate cartridge casings, replaced by BrassTrax-3D), BulletProof (used for evaluating bullets, replaced by BulletTrax-3D), and a number of software and network systems, which are further discussed below. The fundamental flaw of this system is its use of only two-dimensional technology, which has provided a need for a new, upgraded system. As a result, we now have the IBIS-Trax 3D system.

Matchpoint, LDAS (Local Data Acquisition Station), and RDAS (Remote Data Acquisition Station)

These systems are what gave IBIS Heritage the ability to function not just as a scientific data collection unit, but as a database as well. Matchpoint functioned as the next step in evaluating data collected through IBIS Heritage, allowing the user to compare and analyze information and images. LSAS and RDAS housed the network that stored all of this information, and allowed both local and remote access and submission of records. As you will read below, this portion of the system isn't very different from the systems used in the newer IBIS-Trax 3D system. The newer models are more of an upgraded version of the same technology. They operate faster, smarter, and more efficiently.

Comparison Microscopes

Comparison microscopes are less of a new technology, and more of an evolving one. Forensic Technology recently acquired a new extension of their company called Projectina. Projectina develops and manufactures a wide range of forensic products. Some of the comparison microscopes they have designed include the Universal Comparison Microscope (UMC) and COMAC comparison microscope. Both provide a new level of sophistication in regards to ease and simplicity of operation as well as high optical and mechanical quality.