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TraceTrack
Technology, Limited
The Opportunity
Immediate commercialization of an advanced technology for ETD in cargo and baggage. Follow on opportunity in mail, parcels, containers, nuclear and biological agent detection.
The Company
• Incorporated in 2002 by Ornath and Kostelitz for the development and commercialization of AUTOMATED EXPLOSIVE TRACE DETECTION technology.
• Supported by the Israeli Security Agency (ISA) and the US TSWG.
The Technology
• Unique trace collection which extracts samples from inside as well as outside of baggage.
• Compatible with existing analytical instruments.
• Low cycle times estimated at <20 seconds.
• May integrate into in-line systems.• A scalable concept for cargo as well
as baggage.• False positives less than 1%.
Prototypes
Mark 2 Mark 3
Mark 4 in development
Current Performance
• Challenge conditions:– External multi-generation C4 fingerprints.– Internal bulk C4 and TNT.– Unperturbed clean room prep.– Simulated shock and vibration
• Periodic evaluations by the ISA.• Report of results follows:
Manual and Automatic Detection
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1 2 3 4FINGERPRINT GENERATION
Inside surface
Fingerprints on Steel
pipe
TNT Block
Manual Sampling
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* Manual sampling results assume skill and adherence to procedures.
EXTERNAL INTERNALTraceTrack
TraceTrack Features
Manual AutomatedTraceTrack
Detection rate: External Fingerprint
Depends on operator and procedures.
99%
Detection rate: Internal traces and bulk explosive
0% 85% to 99%
Operation cost Manpower and training
intensive.
Reduced headcount.
Footprint Large Small or integrated
Reliability/Repeatability
Subject to fatigue induced
errors.
No operatorsProven
performance
TECHNOLOGY DISDVANTAGES
CT-EDS Computed Tomography
High cost and large footprint.
ETD Manual external trace detection.
Manual; Fatigue and error prone technique.
QR Quadrupole resonance
Not certified. Limited sensitivity.
X-RAY X-ray imaging Fatigue and error prone. No direct explosive detection.
Competitive Technologies
Competitive Environment
• No other automated trace sampling method is imminent.
• The competition is seen as human screeners, estimated to cost $50,000 per shift per year.
• The long-term threat is a totally integrated “most common threats” detection system, but none are seen as imminent or cost-effective at this time.
Market Potential
Explosive Trace Detectors Estimated by TraceTrack2006 2010
Airports / Seaports 4,300 3,000 Government 1,500 2,000 Private Sector 1,100 1,500 Subtotal 6,900 6,500 Airports / Seaports 1,500 2,200 Government 1,000 1,500 Private Sector 700 1,100 Subtotal 3,200 4,800 Airports / Seaports 800 1,200 Government 550 800 Private Sector 400 600 Subtotal 1,750 2,600 Airports / Seaports 6,600 6,400 Government 3,050 4,300 Private Sector 2,200 3,200 Grand Total 11,850 13,900
Worldwide Summary
Ex USA & Europe
USA
Europe
The Broader Market
Global targets:•Airports•Seaports•Government Facilities•High Profile Office Buildings•Rail and bus transit•Military bases•Sports stadiums•“Sensitive sites” (amusement parks, malls, etc.)
Summary
• Need exists• Technology works• Value proposition on target• Resource requirements minimal
relative to potential gain• Return can be fast, attractive,
sustainable• Time to confirm all is minimal• A window of opportunity exists.
Major Milestones
• Develop and test prototypes.• Obtain ISA/TSA validation of the
technology.• Partner with an established supplier.• Obtain TSA certification.• Penetrate the domestic airport cargo
market.• Address carry-on screening.• Address other markets.
Near term objectives
• Additional investment– Fully automated, pass through prototype.– Certification by the TSA.– A cargo scale product.– A domestic US presence.
• Market development– A domestic US partner.– Integrated product offering(s).– Marketing – Manufacturing as required.
• Development of additional products
The TraceTrack Team
• Dr. Fredy Ornath– CEO, Inventor and Entrepreneur,
• Avi Kostelitz– VP, former CEO, Israel Airports
Authority– Major General (Ret.), Israel
Security Agency