SMITHS DETECTION LAUNCHES NEW UK BIOLAB

Smiths Detection has opened a biolab at its centre of excellence in Hemel Hempstead, UK which will conduct research in developing next-generation biological threat detection for its Bioflash Biological Identifier. Bioflash is a desktop biothreat detection system that uses Canary Technology together with proprietary aerosol-collection techniques for prompt identification of biothreat agents from air sample. Smiths Detection as a global leader in the development of threat detection and security screening equipment produces Bioflash Biodiscs out of Hemel Hempstead and provides better service to its customers across Europe and nearby regions. Smiths Detection’s Vice President of Technology, Matt Clark, said of the opening, “The new Biolab in Hemel Hempstead is a milestone for Smiths Detection and demonstrates our commitment to responding quickly to new and emerging threats and to supporting our customers in the region.” Bioflash was recently used at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games to support test high-security areas for the presence of SAR-CoV-2, with the UK biolab manufacturing and supplying the necessary Biodiscs throughout the Games. n