Human presence detection specialist gains access to global security markets and international distribution network
ClanTect has entered a new phase of growth following its acquisition by security technology specialist 3DX-Ray, creating opportunities to expand the deployment of its human presence detection technology across international markets.
The transaction brings together ClanTect’s proprietary vibration sensing and signal processing technology with 3DX-Ray‘s established engineering capabilities, manufacturing expertise and extensive international customer network.
Originally developed from research undertaken at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research at the University of Southampton, ClanTect’s technology enables the detection of concealed individuals within vehicles, containers and other enclosed spaces through the analysis of minute vibration signatures generated by human presence.
The technology has already demonstrated its value in operational environments including border security and prison applications and addresses growing global demand for effective tools to combat illegal migration, people smuggling and unauthorised access to secure locations.
The acquisition provides ClanTect with immediate access to a global distribution network operating across more than 85 countries and positions the company to reach new customers and markets that would previously have been difficult to access.
Professor Stephen Daley, Founder of ClanTect, said:
“Having spent more than 15 years developing the science behind the technology and building the foundations of the business, I am delighted to see ClanTect become part of an organisation with the resources, engineering expertise and international reach needed to accelerate its growth.”
“We have achieved a great deal with a small team and believe the combination with 3DX-Ray creates an exciting opportunity to take the technology to new customers, new territories and new applications. I am particularly pleased that the technology will continue to evolve and support security operators facing increasingly complex challenges.”
Vincent Deery, Chief Executive Officer of Image Scan Holdings plc and 3DX-Ray, added:
“ClanTect has developed a highly innovative and proven detection technology that perfectly complements our existing security portfolio. We see significant opportunities to expand its deployment through our international partner network and to introduce the technology to customers already familiar with the 3DX-Ray brand.”
“Our ambition is to build on the strong foundations established by the ClanTect team and accelerate adoption across border security, critical infrastructure, custodial and other specialist security markets worldwide.”
Editors’ Notes:
ClanTect is a specialist developer of human presence detection technology, utilising advanced vibration sensing and signal processing techniques to detect concealed individuals within vehicles, containers and other enclosed spaces.
Following its acquisition by 3DX-Ray, ClanTect now forms part of a broader security technology group with international reach. The acquisition combines ClanTect’s proprietary detection capabilities with 3DX-Ray‘s engineering expertise, manufacturing capability and established global distribution network serving customers in more than 85 countries.
Originally developed from research undertaken at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research at the University of Southampton, ClanTect’s technology has been successfully deployed in border security, custodial and critical infrastructure environments, supporting the detection of illegal migration, people smuggling and unauthorised access to secure locations.
As part of 3DX-Ray, ClanTect is positioned to accelerate the development and deployment of its technology across international security markets, expanding its application in border protection, critical national infrastructure, defence and specialist security operations worldwide.