Instruments for Trace, Tool and Shoe Marks

The Colour Micro Spectrometer System from Laboratory Imaging provides high resolution colour measurement in the UV-VIS region using a pin hole precision microspectrometer combined with a NIKON microscope. The system a suite of analysis features including full spectrum analysis.

The Refractive Index measurement system from Laboratory Imaging provides precision RI measurement using the oil immersion method.  The system is combined with a NIKON microscope and precision Metler hotstage with 40 sampling points.

The ToolScan System from Laboratory Imaging represents a complete solution for forensic examination of tool marks. High resolution in focus images of complex objects such as piliers, drill bits, locks, bone fragments, with 2D and 3D imaging and a suite of comparison and measurement functions.

The ToolScan R360 System from Laboratory Imaging represents a complete solution for forensic examination of tool marks with the ablity of scan cylindrical or deformed objects. High resolution in focus images of complex objects such as piliers, drill bits, locks, bone fragments, with 2D and 3D imaging and a suite of comparison and measurement functions.

TrasoScan by Laboratory Imaging is a versatile system for examination of shoeprints, fingerprints, documents and other flat surfaces. Shoe soles and objects up to 22 cm of height can be scanned too using a close up lens.

The ZOLIX Handheld RAMAN 785nm Spectrometer is a rapid device suited for non-technical users to identify narcotics and other illegal substances in the lab or field.

The ZOLIX Handheld RAMAN 1064nm Spectrometer is a rapid device suited for non-technical users to identify narcotics and other illegal substances in the lab or field. The 1064nm system provides much higher sensitivity compared to the 785nm version.

The Projectina Dust Print lifter is used for recovering impression evidence such as tyre tracks and footprints.  The lifter is capable of lifting prints from rough surfaces including floor tiles or irregular surfaces.

The Regula 7505M is a dedicated device for non-destructive examination of metal surfaces for authenticity verification and detection of vehicle VIN number falsification.

Activated carbon strips are used for forensic investigation within a fire scene for collecting trace accelerants.