Title: TraceTrack
1TraceTrack Technology, Limited
2The 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.
3The 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.
4The 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 lt20 seconds.
- May integrate into in-line systems.
- A scalable concept for cargo as well as baggage.
- False positives less than 1.
5Prototypes
Mark 2
Mark 3
Mark 4 in development
6Current 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
7Manual and Automatic Detection
Manual Sampling
TraceTrack
INTERNAL
EXTERNAL
100
80
60
40
20
0
1 2 3
4 FINGERPRINT GENERATION
TNT Block
Inside surface
Fingerprints on Steel pipe
Manual sampling results assume skill and
adherence to procedures.
8TraceTrack Features
Manual Automated TraceTrack
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 operators Proven performance
9Competitive Technologies
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.
10Competitive 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.
11Market Potential
12The 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.)
13Summary
- 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.
14Major 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.
15Near 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
16The TraceTrack Team
- Dr. Fredy Ornath
- CEO, Inventor and Entrepreneur,
- Avi Kostelitz
- VP, former CEO, Israel Airports Authority
- Major General (Ret.), Israel Security Agency