Focus onIssuE 01 2013

An update from Pathtech Your new supplier of Forensic Products and Equipment

Introducing the Pathtech Forensics Team Pathtech at ANZFSSNew HOT PLATE SYSTEM (HPS) for FingerprintsSpotlight on Crime-lite™ XL and Crime-lite™ ImagerCrime Scene Shelter Promotion

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PATHTECH REPRESENTS Pathtech are excited to be the new Australian distributor for leading Forensic Product Brands including:

Foster + Freeman www.fosterfreeman.com

FitzCo International www.fitzcoinc.com

SheerSpeed Shelters Ltd www.sheerspeedshelters.com

Acoelectronics www.acoelectronics.com

Nutwell Logistics www.nutwelllogistics.com

Attestor Forensics www.attestor-forensics.com/English

Justice Trax www.justicetrax.com

Consolite Forensics www.consolite.co.uk

Abacus Diagnostics www.abacusdiagnostics.com

WELCOME TO FOCuS ON FORENSICS

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you the first Issue of “Focus on Forensics”– A newsletter compiled to allow us to share the latest industry news, product updates and promotions with our valued Forensic customers.

Pathtech was first established in 1985 as a distribution company for quality scientific products – today, we are now one of the leading suppliers of high quality and innovative Scientific, Drug Detection and Forensic products and equipment in Australia.

The move into Forensics is still relatively new for Pathtech and we are excited to have the opportunity to work with brand leaders to the likes of Foster + Freeman, JusticeTrax and Fitzco to offer our customers some of the most innovative and best Forensic products in market.

As captured below, Pathtech are able to offer a wide range of Forensic products across multiple categories- our goal is to work closely with our customers to ensure we can provide the very best solution to their business needs and support this with after sales support via our NATA Accredited Service Laboratory.

I do hope you find this newsletter of value – if you have any feedback or comments or would like to discuss how Pathtech could assist your business, please do not hesitate to contact either myself or a member of the Pathtech Business Forensic Team.

Kindest Regards,

Stephen Kelly Pathtech Pty Ltd – Managing Director

Phone 03 8450 3500 Mobile 0413 157 116 stephen.kelly@pathtech.com.au

Category Product Names

Alternate Light Sources Crime-lite™ 82S, Crime-lite™ 82L, Crime-lite™ XL, Crime-lite™ ML2

Fingerprint Development MVC™ Cyanoacrylate Fuming Chambers, SUPERFume Portable Fuming System, Crime-lite™ ASV, Thermal Fingerprint Developer (TFD-2), NINcha SF31, POWDERado SH131, UVC-100, Hot Plate system (HPS)

Fingerprint Imaging Crime-lite™ Imager, Digital Camera System for Fingerprints (DSC™-4), Cartridge Electrostatic Recovery and Analysis (CERA)

Document Examination VSC® 6000/HS, DVM, VSC®400, VSC®40, ESDA2®, ESDA2®, ESDA-lite®, TORnado SF91, Portable UV Lamp, LED UV Torch

Trace Evidence Analysis ffTA, GRIM®3, ECCO®, FORAM®

Shoe and Tyre Print Examination SICAR®6, SOLEMATE

Crime Scene Shelter Systems Forensic Black Out Speedtent, Forensic Concertina Fuming Tent, Screening

DVI and Mortuary Equipment Responstor® Body Storage Systems, Marine Extraction Solutions, Accessories

DNA Collection, Storage and Preservation

Swabs and Transport Accessories, ECS Cards, Microcentrifuge Tubes / Baskets

Forensic Identification Kits Hematrace ABACard, Hemascein, P30 ABACard, SaliGae, Uritrace

Labrotory Information Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)-Plus® Version 5 and Chainlinx

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Recognised as leaders in their field, Foster + Freeman has a history of producing innovative new products that then go on to become industry standards in forensic labs across the world.

The company’s current portfolio includes more than 40 unique products including systems for the examination of questioned documents, latent fingerprints, trace evidence and shoe prints.

In April this year, Foster + Freeman appointed Pathtech Pty Ltd as the exclusive distributor for its products in Australia.

“We were looking for a strong distribution partner with a track record of providing high quality and highly technical equipment” Foster + Freeman’s Managing Director Bob Dartnell explains. “With Pathtech we found an established distributor

with the ability to provide strong technical and service support to our customers”.

Foster + Freeman and Pathtech’s commitment to not only meeting but exceeding its customer’s needs creates a strong partnership that is certain to benefit Australian forensic science professionals for years to come.

For further information on Foster + Freeman please visit

www.fosterfreeman.com

Bob Dartnell Managing Director

FOSTER + FREEMAN PARTNER WITH PATHTECHJusticeTrax now available in Australia with Pathtech“JusticeTrax is excited about the new Agency agreement with Pathtech and I think it’s a fitting capstone to an exciting 2012. During the past year, JusticeTrax has released LIMS-plus version 5, the browser-based version of our leading forensic laboratory case management system and we’ve made substantial improvements to ChainLinx, our browser based property and evidence system. Our relationship with Pathtech means that we are able to offer these exciting new applications to our Australian and New Zealander customers with the support and expertise necessary to make the implementations a success. I look forward to working with Camille, Stephen and the rest of the Pathtech staff in bringing this new generation of JusticeTrax products to market”.

Simon Key JusticeTrax President

LIMS-Plus® Version 5Information Management Software for the Forensic Professional- Customizable Dashboard

- Dynamic User Interface

- Analytical Module Designer

- Enhanced Evidence Management

- Workload Tracking

- Quality Management

- Enhanced Imaging Module

ChainlinxA secure and automated Property and Evidence Management SystemNever lose track of your evidence again

- Spend your time moving evidence, not paper

- Never miss a deadline with ChainLinx alerts

- Keep your shelves clear by disposing of evidence faster

- Install ChainLinx once; use it everywhere

- Make ChainLinx your own with custom screens and workflows

- Share real-time information with JusticeTrax LIMS-plus® and other applications

JuSTICETrAx ProDuCTS

Foster + Freeman is one of the foremost forensic science equipment suppliers in the world, exporting market leading crime scene investigation and laboratory examination products to more than 140 countries.

DEMoNSTrATIoN uNIT AVAILABLE EArLY 2013

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Camille S Foote BSc. Forensic Sc. (Hons) Business Development Manager – Forensics

Camille has over 20 years experience working within the forensic science industry.

Camille holds formal qualifications in Chemistry and Forensic Science and has over 10 years experience within forensic laboratories having worked both in Australia and the USA, and has spent the last decade representing the leading manufacturers in forensic science equipment, consumables and instrumentation.

Camille commenced her career in Forensic Science in 1992 with the Qld Police Service, Forensic and Technical Services Branch and successfully gained employment with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Denver USA, in 1997. In addition to her responsibilities as a Laboratory Agent, Camille was also an integral part of the working group involved in laboratory accreditation [American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLAD)] and for several years coordinated a laboratory-wide proficiency testing program.

Camille returned to Australia in 2003 to accept a position as Sales Manager – Forensics for XTEK Ltd. She represented numerous worldwide manufacturers and suppliers in this role, including the well-known UK forensic science equipment manufacturer; Foster+Freeman Ltd. This role involved full sales and support to customers for over 40 key products and over 500 consumable items, servicing Australian and NZ forensic science customers in all disciplines. In addition to offering clients high quality products and support, she was

best known for her commitment to customer service. Camille also remained active within the forensic science community, regularly facilitating workshops and demonstrations, and offering key research opportunities to Universities and Police organisations with new and emerging technologies.

Camille joined the Pathtech team earlier this year to head the newly formed Forensics Division as the new Business Development Manager. With her extensive experience in the field of Forensic Science and long-term experience in forensic product sales, Camille brings with her a wealth of product knowledge, industry experience and a proven ability in understanding customer’s needs. She is excited to be remaining in service to the forensic community.

Camille S Foote

Phone 03 8450 3500 Mobile 0407 696 620 camille.foote@pathtech.com.au

Matthew Tisdall National Service Manger

Matthew has 23 years experience as qualified Electronic Instrument Engineer, having worked on Opto, Mechanical and Electronic instrumentation. Matthew has worked in both the UK and Australia in a diverse range of fields including: Robotics, Survey GPS and Machine Guidance, Biomedical Pathology and IVF, Petrochemical Testing and Forensics.

Matthew started his career in Adelaide before moving to Melbourne in 1996 to work for Leica Australia where he maintained and calibrated the Survey guidance equipment for Melbourne’s “ City Link” tunnelling project. Spending some 13 years at Leica, Matthew worked on a multitude of products including Operating and Confocal Microscopes, Robotic Surveying equipment, Real-time Survey GPS, 3D Machine Automation and Pathology Processing equipment. In more recent years, Matthew’s experience has included servicing medical, pathology and IVF equipment, along with Petrochemical testing equipment including GC and Elemental Analysers.

Matthew joined the Pathtech team as the National Service Manager 3 years ago and was charged with growing the existing NATA accredited testing laboratory. Today, this laboratory now services a diverse range of

products and equipment including Foster + Freeman Forensic Equipment, Intoximeter (Breath Analysers) and Biohit Pipettes as sold by the Pathtech Science division.

Matthew brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Pathtech Forensic Business Team and understands the need for timely Service and Support in the industry.

Matthew Tisdall

Phone 03 84503500 Mobile 0419 570 640 matthew.tisdall@pathtech.com.au

The Pathtech Forensic Business Team includes Business Development Manager, Camille Foote and National Service Manager, Matthew Tisdall.

INTRODuCINg THE PATHTECH FORENSIC BuSINESS TEAM

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Collection, Preservation, Storage and Processing of DNA and Proteins:

Extensive range of swabs, swab pouches, card systems, paternity swab products, punch kits and spin tubes.

Paper Matrix Ejection Swab Indicating CardsDacron Push-Off Swab

Ease of use, Robot Ready SWAB’s • High DNA Yield products • Direct Amplification Cards Custom Kits Available • Sterilized Product Manufacturing

fitzcoinc.com

Aren’t all work tents the same? Apparently not. It is all about design and the Speedtent from Sheerspeed Shelters (uK) is a unique lightweight design that can be erected by minimal users and in minimal time.

Speedtents are available in a wide range of sizes, colours and fabrics (Polyester/Nylon, PVC and Heavy Duty PVC). Can also be used for fingerprint fuming and blackout laser work.

• Developed specifically for Police and Crime Scene

• Unique in design – integrated fibreglass frame

• Mildew resistant

• Optional translucent roof design

If you are interested in further information or a Speedtent Demonstration, contact Pathtech on 1800 069 161 or Camille.foote@pathtech.com.au

WHAT IS A ‘SPEEDTENT’?

4 easy steps in just 10-15 seconds

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Hobart, Tasmania was host to the Biennial Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS)

International Symposium. This was the 21st Symposium to be held and attracted over 800 delegates

from Australiasia, New Zealand and numerous international countries.

The symposium also included an extensive Trade and Exhibition show of which Pathtech participated for the first time. Representatives from Foster+Freeman (UK) and Attestor Forensics (Germany) were present along with Camille Foote (Pathtech Business Development Manager - Forensics) and Matthew Tisdall (Pathtech National Service Manager).

PATHTECH LAuNCH AT THE 2012 ANZFSS

Pictured (left to right); Norbert Jaufmann (Attestor Forensics), Nick Crabb (Foster+Freeman), Camille Foote (Pathtech), Matthew Tisdall (Pathtech)

Pathtech are proud to be a Pre-Symposium Sponsor for the ANZFSS International Symposium

anzfss.org.au

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HPS A New Technique- Print Development on Thermal Papers (A Non Destructive Method)

Hot Print System (HPS) – is a revolutionary new device to automatically and consistently develop fingerprints on thermal paper.

Thermal paper is a common medium for printed information and has become more prevalent with ATM receipts, point of sale receipts, airline boarding passes and parking tickets. The frequency by which thermal paper may be encountered as evidence, now poses significant problems for latent print development. Common solvent-based chemical development techniques can have a detrimental effect on this evidence and can destroy crucial information on the document.

There has been numerous research projects carried out around the world to find an effective and non-destructive technique for fingerprint recovery on thermal papers and the HPS (Hot Print System) is leading the way with an extremely compact heating device that will develop prints in a matter of minutes.

Developed in the UK through extensive research, the Hot Plate system (HPS) is now available in Australia and NZ through Pathtech.

If you would like further information or thermal paper samples, contact Pathtech on 1800 069 161 or Camille.foote@pathtech.com.au

A SPOTLIgHT ON

Crime-Lite ™ XL

The world’s most powerful handheld LED Forensic light source

• 96 High-intensity LEDs providing 48W output power

• Battery or mains powered

• Narrowband trimming filters

• Emulates power density of a forensic laser with significantly reduced risk of eye damage

If you would like further information or a product demonstration, contact Pathtech on 1800 069 161 or Camille.foote@pathtech.com.au

Crime-Lite™ Imager Evidence Photography System

• Currently in the final stages of development the Crime-lite Imager is a semi-automated workstation with LED illumination for the fluorescence and contrast imaging of developed latent fingerprints

• Simple to use software features allow for advanced photographic practices

• Features include optimal lighting conditions for all latent fingerprint treatments including ninhydrin, DFO, superglue etc

WHAT’S NEW?

The worlds most powerful

handheld LED forensiclight source

SCIENCESPEEDTENT PROMOTION

pathtech.com.au Phone 03 8450 3500

Introducing The Biohit Pipette Range

Receive Free Company Name or Logo Printing on any SpeedTent

pathtech.com.auPhone 03 8450 3500

Now available at Pathtech Full range of consumables also available

Contact Pathtech Customer Service to find out more about this special offer

NEW Picus Electronic Pipette The Lightest Electronic Pipette – Weighs Just 100g

eLine Electronic Pipette

mLine Mechanical Pipette

Proline Plus Mechanical Pipette

Proline Mechanical Pipette

Place an order for a Sheerspeed Shelter Speedtent with Pathtech before the 31st March, 2013 and Pathtech will arrange for your Company name or logo to be printed on the Tent!

Orders must be placed before the 31st March, 2013. Service and Support

NATA Accredited Service Laboratory Registered supplier with Australian Communications Authority (N10054) Preventative maintenance and full service Contracts available

PRODuCT PROMOTIONS