American Innovations: News & Updates

American Innovations Exhibits at 36th Annual International Bomb Technicians and Investigators Conference

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialists from around the world gathered at IABTI ITC 2008 to learn and share methods, tools, and techniques to maximize the safety of all Bomb Technicians and Investigators.

US ARMY Test Report on XD-2i Explosive Detector Released

Tues, 13 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The US ARMY at Picatinny Arsenal recently tested the American Innovations, Inc. XD-2i portable explosives detector using 160 explosives compounds, 13 Oxidizers, 18 Inerts/fillers/taggants/etc, 21 fuels/precursors, and 5 confusants.

American Innovations Exhibits, Presents, and Demonstrates at NYTOA Expo 2008

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The NYTOA expo was focused on tactical teams and other law enforcement personnel. Those who came to the Expo were able to attend classes and learn more about ballistics, integration of EOD into SWAT, less lethal tactical decision making, leadership, certification, armored vehicle operations and more.

American Innovations exhibits at GSA Expo 2008

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The 2008 GSA Expo, held April 22-24 in Anaheim, California, gathered over 9,000 attendees from 340 different federal agencies, 14 states, 3 foreign countries, and over 3,200 exhibitors representing 730 companies including American Innovations, Inc.

Website Launch: www.ExplosivesDetection.com

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Focused on counter IED initiatives and serving first responders and the EOD community, the narrow focus of this site is intended to increase first responder and EOD personnel’s ability to find relevant information that can help their efforts to deter, detect, defeat, identify, and neutralize threats from improvised explosives devices.

DHS releases Test Report on new Portable Explosives Trace Detector, XD-2i

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T Directorate) released a test report on a new portable explosives trace detector, the XD-2i.

Website Launch: www.AmericanInnovations.com

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT

This website offers a variety of resources that allows visitors, prospects, customers and vendors to be updated with corporate announcements, contract vehicles, industry news, government and private sector links, security resources, helpful articles and much more.

Bomb Receptacles funded by DHS delivered to Transit Authority

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT

American Innovations, Inc. is pleased to announce their deployment of bomb resistant trash receptacles to an undisclosed transit authority, funded by a US Department of Homeland Security Grant.

DHS Transportation Security Lab (TSL) completes an assessment of XD-2i Explosives Detector

Fri, 12 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT

DHS TSL has recently completed an assessment of the American Innovations XD-2i, portable explosives trace detector. References furnished upon request.

American Innovations, Inc. Participates at 30th Annual CANASA Conference

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT

During the conference AI will be featuring and demonstrating their new portable explosives trace detector that was first introduced at FPED VI.

XD-2i Explosives Detector promoted at Homeland Defense Conference

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT

AI is honored to participate at the National Homeland Defense Foundation’s (NHDF) 2007 Homeland Defense/Homeland Security Symposium V.

American Innovations exhibits at 2007 ICTOA Conference in Las Vegas

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Attendees at the 5th annual ICTOA Conference will receive a trade show bag and coffee mug, compliments of American Innovations.

American Innovations Participates at National First Responders Conference

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT

AI is pleased to announce their participation at the inaugural National First Responders Conference held October 1st in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

American Innovations Sponsors Coffee Stations at the ASIS 2007 Conference

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT

AI is pleased to announce their sponsorship of the coffee stations at the 53rd annual ASIS International 2007 conference held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

American Innovations Sponsors Attendee Bags at International Security Conference

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT

AI is pleased to announce the sponsorship of the trade show bags for the attendees at this year’s International Security Conference (ISC East) being held at the Javitz Convention Center in NYC.

American Innovations introduces Explosives Trace Detector at FPED VI

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT

AI is honored to have the opportunity to introduce their portable explosives trace detector at the Force Protection Equipment Demonstrations (FPED VI) being held at Stafford Regional Airport in Stafford, Virginia.

SimplexGrinnell orders additional American Innovations’ X-Ray Inspection Systems

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT

AI received additional product and services contracts from SimplexGrinnell for multiple AI CXIS-2517 computerized x-ray inspection systems for one of their government customers.

SimplexGrinnell orders CXIS-2517 Computerized X-Ray Inspection System

Tue, 01 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT

AI received a product and services contract from SimplexGrinnell to supply an AI CXIS-2517 computerized x-ray inspection system for one of their government accounts.

Toshiba Partners with American Innovations for Government and Military Sales

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Toshiba Imaging Systems Division has entered a teaming agreement with American Innovations, Inc. to distribute their cameras to US Government and Homeland Security customers.

Thermo Fisher Scientific contracts American Innovations for Bomb Receptacles

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT

American Innovations, Inc. received a contract from Thermo Fisher Scientific to supply one of their customers with bomb resistant trash receptacles.

Bomb Receptacles with Government Best Practice Contract Awarded to American Innovations, Inc.

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A Texas City, located in Denton County recently purchased bomb resistant trash receptacles as part of their proactive Homeland Security initiative, funded by the Department of Homeland Security.

XD-2i Explosives Detection System at CST/CERFP Commanders Conference

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Annual CST/CERFP (Civil Support Teams / CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Packages) Commanders Conference in Atlanta, GA. Explosives Detection was very much on the mind of the Commanders and discussion of how to detect, identify, mitigate and eliminate the IED threat and threat from homemade explosives was at the forefront.

American Innovations participates at OSDBU Procurement Conference

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT

OSDBU Procurement Conference is a national conference fostering business partnerships between the Federal Government, its Prime Contractors, and small, minority, service-disabled veteran-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone, and women-owned businesses.

American Innovations Instructor at NYTOA Training Conference

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT

XD-2i explosives detector could be used by SWAT teams and Tactical Officers

XD-2i Explosives Detector at JIEDDO Technology Outreach Conference

Mon, 04 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

The goal of JIEDDO at the JTOC conference is to stay ahead of a highly adaptive, cunning adversary by bringing together leaders in government and industry to tackle the complex scientific challenges of defeating improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

XD-2i Explosives Detector featured at Joint Warfighting Conference

Tue, 12 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines participated in demonstrations of the XD-2i explosives detector, learning first hand of its ability to detect in a single test commercial, military and homemade (HME) explosives, trace and bulk

American Innovations, Inc. receives HUBZone certification

Thur, 14 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

On May 14th of 2009, American Innovations, Inc. proudly received its HUBZone certification.

American Innovations participates at FPED Force Protection Equipment Demonstrations

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

American Innovations has been fielding inquiries and providing proposals to government and military contacts, both domestic and allied, since the FPED meeting and units have been shipped for use in theatre and at commands around the world.

XD-2i Meets Challenges at International IABTI Bomb Technician’s Training Conference

Sun, 14 June 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Hands, jackets, uniforms, knives, IDs, wallets, tools, cell phones, and other articles were sampled, and the XD-2i performed each and every time above and beyond expectations

Newest Generation XD-2i Explosives Detector demonstrated at PM-SKOT Industry Days

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT

US ARMY PM-SKOT (Sets, Kits, Outfits, and Tools - Rock Island Arsenal) welcomed American Innovations, Inc. and their newest generation XD-2i Portable Explosives Detector

ARMY Infantry at Fort Benning receive XD-2i Explosives Detector Demonstrations

Thur, 22 Sept 2009 12:00:00 GMT

“at the end of day it’s all about the Soldiers who continue to raise their right hands and re-enlist, despite having already completed three or four combat tours. They do so because they are committed to something larger than self and they enjoy the privilege of doing so alongside others who share the same belief.”

ALightweight Explosives Detector demonstrated to Marines at Modern Day Marine Expo

Tue, 29 Sept 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Discussions with Marines highlighted the broad applications of the XD-2i and how it contributes to the counter IED fight, attack the network missions, force protection and sensitive site exploitation

TSWG invites American Innovations to exhibit and present at its Explosives Detection Symposium and Workshop

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

The XD-2i became a focus of attention for attendees looking for a single, lightweight, fast and easy to use explosives detector that can detect all commercial, military and homemade explosives (HME) in a single sample.

American Innovations receives SBA 8a Certification

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

American Innovations strives to grow its business with the assistance of the SBA 8(a) program by integrating with the large networks that connect the Government to the private sector. Teaming with prime contractors and identifying subcontracting opportunities

Fort Bragg Soldier Equipment Expo demonstrations of XD-2i Explosives Trace Detector

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Soldiers from Fort Bragg and their support contractors were able to see an explosives trace detector capable of detecting trace explosives residue off hands, cell phones, clothes, knives, identification, wallets, etc

American Innovations demonstrates XD-2i Explosives Detector at MARCORSYSCOM Small Business Conference

Thur, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Marines and personnel at MARCORSYSCOM learned how the XD-2i Explosives Detector could add a tactical advantage through increased field detection and identification of explosives and attacking the network of terrorists

NY Airport Beefs Up Security with XD-2i Explosives Detector and K-9 Team

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Elmira-Regional airport, and marks a significant enhancement in proactive security measures at the airport and surrounding communities. American Innovations commends Chemung County on their proactive security initiative.

American Innovations Celebrates its 15 year Anniversary

Fri, 05 March 2010 12:00:00 GMT

American Innovations is determined to make its 15 Year Anniversary a historical year and to accomplish this objective it will be introducing throughout the year many new technologies, training programs, and highly sought after services.

Marines at Camp Leatherneck Afghanistan honor American Innovations

Wed, 31 March 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Marines at Camp Leatherneck Afghanistan honor American Innovations by flying an American Flag over Camp Leatherneck and dedicating it to American Innovations for their dedicated support to the Marines of Task Force Leatherneck, Operations Ensuring Freedom.

American Innovations Sponsors 20th Annual OSDBU Conference

Wed, 21 April 2010 12:00:00 GMT

American Innovations sponsors OSDBU conference, a small disadvantaged business conference geared toward helping small disadvantaged businesses find government contracting and teaming opportunities with large businesses also known as Prime Contractors.American Innovations sponsors OSDBU conference, a small disadvantaged business conference geared toward helping small disadvantaged businesses find government contracting and teaming opportunities with large businesses also known as Prime Contractors.

American Innovations, Inc. to Attend the Global Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Conference

Mon, 26 April 2010 12:00:00 GMT

American Innovations is participating at NDIA Global Explosives Ordnance Disposal EOD conference, and will be presenting the American Innovations XD-2i explosives detection system, HD-5 Repeat Detonation Chamber, and Bomb Resistant Trash Receptacles.

American Innovations Participates in Technology Expo at Pentagon Conference Center

Tues, 27 July 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Demonstrations and instruction on the XD-2i Portable Explosives Detector, a lightweight, fast, safe, and easy to use explosives detector that can detect the full spectrum of commercial, military and homemade explosives, trace and bulk, in a single sample.