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What Smytec is Preparing for EAFS 2025 in Dublin

Smytec is preparing to participate in the European Academy of Forensic Science Conference (EAFS) 2025, which takes place in Dublin from 26–30 May 2025. As one of Europe’s premier gatherings for forensic professionals, academics and policy leaders, EAFS provides a vital forum for exchanging knowledge, advancing science and strengthening the connections between research and field practice.

Smytec is deeply aligned with the conference's ethos of academic-industry collaboration. Our attendance at EAFS represents more than a product showcase; it is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful dialogue around the future of forensic practice, particularly in areas such as trace recovery, digital workflows and evidence preservation.

We will be demonstrating BlindSite, our flagship forensic imaging tool and highlighting its application in situ, specifically, its ability to retrieve a variety of forensic evidence types from both porous and non-porous surfaces without physical contact. The device has already shown promise in law enforcement and defence scenarios and is increasingly being adopted by laboratories and investigators requiring rapid, accurate and minimally non-destructive imaging technology.

Our team will be available throughout the event to discuss how BlindSite integrates with broader forensic protocols and to gather feedback from researchers, practitioners, and policymakers alike. We are particularly interested in engaging in discussions surrounding the standardisation of forensic technology, interoperability with existing lab and database systems and opportunities for collaborative validation studies.

We invite attendees to visit our stand, Stand 7, at EAFS 2025 to experience BlindSite in action and explore the science and engineering that underpin our innovations.

To arrange a meeting or demonstration at the event, please reach out via our Contact page. To learn more about the capabilities of BlindSite, visit our product page.

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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