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Event Recap: Smytec at LAAD Defence & Security 2025

Smytec was proud to exhibit at the LAAD Defence & Security 2025 exhibition, held in Rio de Janeiro from 1–4 April 2025. As one of Latin America's premier events for the defence and security sector, LAAD provided an important platform for showcasing BlindSite, our advanced forensic imaging solution, to a diverse and influential international audience.

Throughout the four-day exhibition, we engaged with senior security officials, technical specialists and procurement teams from across South America and beyond. Our team presented live demonstrations of BlindSite’s non-contact evidence retrieval capabilities, highlighting its precision, portability and ease of use across a wide range of surface types. Visitors to our stand were particularly interested in how BlindSite supports frontline personnel in preserving evidence integrity, even in challenging operational environments.

This event marked the first time Smytec has exhibited in South America, and it represented an opportunity not only to raise awareness of our technology but to better understand the specific needs of forensic and law enforcement professionals operating in the region. Conversations around crime scene efficiency, digital documentation and interoperability with existing forensic workflows were particularly insightful.

LAAD also allowed Smytec to strengthen ties with existing contacts and explore new relationships with organisations seeking innovative forensic solutions. We were encouraged by the level of technical understanding and enthusiasm demonstrated by delegates, many of whom recognised the potential impact of BlindSite in both civilian and defence-led investigations.

Our participation in LAAD underpins Smytec's ongoing commitment to responsible international engagement and knowledge exchange. With BlindSite having been developed in our Founder and CEO’s PhD, we bring a strong academic foundation and a research-driven approach to all our collaborations. Events like LAAD play a vital role in ensuring our solutions continue to align with global requirements and real-world applications.

To learn more about our forensic imaging technology, visit our BlindSite product page or get in touch via our Contact page for more information or to speak with a member of our team.

Supporting innovation in U.S. law enforcement

Shelby Township Police Department joins a growing community of forward-thinking agencies exploring new ways to make forensic evidence recovery simpler, faster, and more reliable.

Early operational use of BlindSite by Lakewood Police Department has already demonstrated the technology’s versatility across different forensic applications. This has included visualising tattoos on a decomposed body to support victim identification and recovering a fingermark from a vehicle that produced a positive result against the state’s AFIS database, where traditional powder processing had not produced a match.

Dr Alexander Smyth, CEO of Smytec, said:

“What excites us most is the outstanding results these agencies are achieving in such a short time. Lakewood Police Department has already demonstrated BlindSite’s versatility across victim identification and fingermark recovery. These outcomes highlight the technology’s adaptability across a wide range of forensic applications and its ability to integrate into existing workflows.”.

Growing momentum across the United States

The latest deployment reflects increasing interest from U.S. agencies seeking forensic technology that can strengthen evidence recovery without introducing additional chemical processing or disrupting existing workflows.

As BlindSite’s U.S. presence continues to expand, Smytec remains focused on supporting law enforcement teams through practical training, close collaboration, and continued operational learning.

Smytec looks forward to working with Shelby Township Police Department and seeing how the team applies BlindSite across future investigations.

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