Wilmington's Liberty Defense Holdings Sells First Hexwave

WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington-based Liberty Defense Holdings announced last week that it had sold its first Hexwave system, a walk-through security screening portal that detects concealed weapons and other threats.

The first Hexwave was sold to Texas-based Linev Systems US, a well-established leader in providing contraband detection security solutions to the corrections industry and other high-security markets.

According to Liberty, Linev Systems plans to use the Hexwave for client demonstrations and act as a reseller of the product for Liberty.

"Hexwave is an excellent complement to the Linev Systems product lineup, offering a touchless, non-ionizing, contraband-detection solution suitable for non-inmate screening at corrections facilities. This could include staff, lawyers, and other visitors," said Bill Frain, CEO of Liberty.

Frain continued: "This is a great opportunity to safely provide enhanced security and mitigate any potential threats or other unwanted contraband. This offers us an exciting opportunity to enhance our Hexwave AI algorithms to detect corrections industry-specific items of interest."

According to Liberty, Hexwave uses millimeter wave, advanced 3D imaging, and AI to detect all types of concealed metallic and non-metallic weapons and other prohibited items.

The Hexwave technology allows people to walk through a security portal without having to remove items like phones, keys and wallets from their pockets or bag.

Liberty recently completed beta testing of Hexwave, where the system was used to screen approximately 10,000 people at major international airports, an unnamed state capitol building, a major university, Major League Baseball stadiums and large places of worship.

"After spending several years and $40 million on development, the Hexwave is ready for commercialization and introduction of its enhanced detection capabilities into multiple verticals in everyday spaces where people gather," Frain said. "We are very proud to have the first sale with Linev Systems and plan to meet the global demand to provide security in public settings to help protect our communities."