What If You Could See the Threat Through the Object?
Posted by Vidisco, July 13, 2026 Hawk Pro – Vidisco’s portable X-ray system with AI Optical Overlay – Identifies the Exact Battery Location An X-ray image tells you what’s inside. In EOD work, that’s essential – but it’s only half the answer. The harder half is knowing where, on the physical surface in front of […]
X-ray Tells You What. XPAS Tells You Where. That’s the Difference That Matters.
Posted by Vidisco, May 24, 2026 Vidisco XPAS system with: Paladin Panel, X-ray source, optical camera, and tablet controller There’s a moment every EOD technician knows. You’ve taken the X-ray. The image is clear- wires, a power source, components that need to be dealt with. You know what’s in there. Then comes the harder question: […]
The Growing Threat of Chemical Weapons & IED’s
Posted by Vidisco, February 19, 2025 The existence of chemical weapons and their potential use by non-state actors represents one of the severe threats facing global security today. Historically, these weapons have been used as tools of terror, capable of inflicting mass casualties and creating widespread fear. With the backdrop of the ongoing Syrian conflict, […]
The Growing Threat of a Singular Attack: The Case of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)
Posted by Vidisco, January 13 , 2025 In recent years, the world has witnessed an alarming surge in the use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) as a method of attack by various groups, ranging from terrorist organizations to disillusioned individuals. IEDs have unfortunately become a favored weapon of choice due to their relative ease of […]
Detecting Operating Systems of Devices Using X-ray Systems
Posted by Vidisco, November 11 , 2024 The ability to detect and analyze the operating systems of various devices is critical in fields such as security and intelligence. X-ray systems provide a powerful non-invasive method to inspect and identify the internal components of devices, uncovering their operational functionalities. This article delves into how X-ray technology […]
The Challenge of Drug Interdiction Operations
Posted by Mr. Daniel Alex Lageman, US Marine EOD Veteran, April 19, 2021 Efficient vehicle drug inspection During an inspection of a vehicle for drugs or drug related items, LEOs will call for the support of a K9 unit to detect the presence of drugs in a vehicle. If detected, the LEO now has authority […]
ASSESSING UNEXPLODED EXPLOSIVE ORDNACE (UXO) USING DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY
Posted by Mr. Daniel Alex Lageman, US Marine EOD Veteran, March 11, 2021 What is UXO and why is it so dangerous? Unexploded ordnance (UXO) are explosive weapons such as bombs, shells, ammunition and mines that failed to explode and still pose a risk of detonation. UXOs aren’t just a result of live fire training […]
DISCOVERING THE IMPROVISED BOMB
Posted by Mr. Daniel Alex Lageman, US Marine EOD Veteran, December 16, 2020 THE CHALLENGE OF DETECTING AN IED IED stands for Improvised Explosive Device – a homemade or improvised explosive device that is constructed and used by individuals or groups for destructive purposes. These devices are typically created using commonly available materials such as explosives, […]
NEW TECHNOLOGIES REDUCING THE SIZE AND WEIGHT OF PORTABLE BACKPACK X-RAY SYSTEMS
Posted by Vidisco, October 27, 2019 From 40kg to 6kg backpack x-ray without compromising on quality In the past, the ability to pull out an entire portable X-Ray system from a small bag was considered a fantasy, but today due to developments in technology this dream has finally become a reality. A few years ago […]
DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY IN THE SERVICE OF AEROSPACE
Posted by GIlad Barid, VP Operations, October 07, 2019 Strict NDT specifications have been set to detect very small cracks and defects PE piping is a durable and more cost-effective solution than metal piping. PE is a much cheaper alternative than inert metals such as copper and its low weight means transporting and installing HDPE […]