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Tech Developments

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Acquires Radiation Detection Device Thermo Fisher Scientific [TMO] has acquired RIIDEye handheld radio isotope identification device from Princeton Gamma Tech for use in ports, airports, security checkpoints and other areas where security assurance is needed. The units can also be used for remote detection whereby the display unit can be separated from the detector and reconnected with an extender cable. This enables the detector to reach in places such as the underside of a truck or car. The…

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