Viken Detection provides handheld and portal X‑ray imaging systems combined with ion‑mobility spectrometry and XRF analyzers for rapid, non‑intrusive detection of weapons, explosives, narcotics, and hazardous materials. Its AI‑driven analytics deliver real‑time material discrimination and cloud‑based reporting for law‑enforcement, customs, and security operators in high‑throughput environments.
Funding
$2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Security personnel at borders, checkpoints, and high‑traffic venues must locate concealed weapons, narcotics, explosives, and hazardous materials without resorting to time‑consuming physical searches. Existing screening tools often require bulky equipment, high radiation doses, or specialized operators, limiting deployment flexibility and throughput. Delays in detection increase the risk of contraband smuggling and endanger public safety.
Solution
Viken Detection delivers integrated X‑ray imaging, chemical analysis, and X‑ray fluorescence platforms that provide rapid, non‑intrusive inspection of people, luggage, vehicles, and structures. Hand‑held backscatter and transmission imagers generate real‑time 2‑D images, while proprietary material‑discrimination algorithms highlight suspect objects within seconds. The Foxhound handheld analyzer uses ion‑mobility spectrometry to confirm the presence of narcotics, including synthetic opioids, without radiation licensing. Vehicle‑scanning portals combine backscatter, transmission, and optional XRF modes to produce photorealistic, multi‑angle views of cargo and undercarriage areas at low radiation dose. AI‑driven analytics and cloud‑based reporting streamline data management and enable operators to make evidence‑based decisions on the spot. All devices are built for rugged field use, featuring hot‑swappable batteries, touchscreen interfaces, and modular accessories for scalable deployment.
Target Audience
Primary customers include federal, state, and local law‑enforcement agencies, customs and border protection services, and security operators at airports, seaports, stadiums, and other high‑throughput facilities; the lead‑detection line also serves public‑health inspectors and environmental safety teams.
Features
- Hand‑held X‑ray backscatter and transmission imagers (Raven, Nighthawk HBI/BTX) with automatic lead‑identification (PbID) and upgradeable high‑energy detectors.
- Vehicle X‑ray portals (Osprey UVX/TVX/MVX, Harrier 3VX) offering backscatter, transmission, and optional XRF modes for full‑vehicle inspection at sub‑regulatory radiation levels.
- Foxhound HNA chemical analyzer employing non‑radioactive ion‑mobility spectrometry for rapid detection of opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, and fentanyl in trace and bulk sampling modes.
- Pb200e XRF lead‑paint analyzer using K‑shell technology for depth‑independent lead detection without radiation licensing.
- Integrated AI/ML analytics pipeline that performs material discrimination, generates threat alerts, and streams results to secure cloud dashboards.
- Rugged, field‑ready design with hot‑swappable batteries, touchscreen UI, and optional accessories such as transmission panels and multi‑view scanning heads.
- Secure data handling with end‑to‑end encryption and compliance with relevant safety and privacy standards.