Case Study: West Technology Systems accelerates fingerprint development with Ignitec’s forensic autorotator

West Technology Systems accelerates fingerprint exposure on cylindrical objects with Ignitec

west technology systems, a UK-based manufacturer of forensic equipment, faced a challenge in efficiently exposing fingerprints on cylindrical objects like bottles and glasses, a process that was manual, time-consuming, and risked contamination. They approached vendor Ignitec to develop an electromechanical accessory for their vacuum metal deposition chambers to automate this task.

Ignitec rapidly designed and engineered a solution that could be manufactured cost-effectively in low to medium volumes. The resulting accessory automated the rotation of objects within the chamber, eliminating manual handling. This provided west technology systems with a significant advantage by accelerating the fingerprint exposure process, improving accuracy, and reducing the risk of contaminating evidence.

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