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Getxent Overview
Training aids for detection dog
The patented technology (WO2018206808) of the Getxent tube provides a safe and effective way to train detection dogs in real-world conditions. These tubes absorb all odor molecules from a target odor, and release them accurately and continuously for up to six months, allowing for long-term training. As the tubes are odor-neutral and only release the captured molecules, they can be safely used in public places without any harmful agents. The Getxent tube (scent detection kits for dogs) is already used in various fields for canine handler training, including health, environment, and defense, for disease diagnosis, species detection, explosive detection, and more.
Technology
A unique patented technology of Polymer Odor Capture and Release.
Key features
- Effective for training detection dogs in real-world conditions
- Absorbs all odor molecules from a target odor
- Releases captured molecules accurately and continuously for up to 6 months
- Odor-neutral and only releases captured molecules, making it safe for public use
- Can be used to train dogs to detect a wide range of target odors
- Patented technology based on an innovative polymer
Description
Blank Getxent tubes ready to be impregnated with your target odor
Tube dimensions: 8x35 mm / 0.3x1.4 in.
Tube weight: 0.93 g / 0.002 lbs
Shelf life: 36 months
Applications
Health
The Getxent tube is a unique training aid which enables the detection of diseases by dogs. Our new material absorbs all molecules safely related to a disease, either from liquid (e.g. urine) or gas (e.g. breath). On top, the Getxent tube is also used to analyse Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) by Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). Already used to detect: COVID-19, C. difficile, cancer, infectious diseases, etc.
Environment
The Getxent tube represents a game-changing innovation to train dogs on the detection of endangered animals, invasive species and plants. The Getxent tube gives the opportunity to store the odors during several months. Already used to detect: bed bugs, turtle nest, foulbrood, virus, etc.
Defense
Able to absorb any target odor without the harmful agents, the Getxent tube is ideal for use in public settings (airports, trains, etc.). This advantage makes Getxent tube an extremely efficient tool for detection dogs. By rising the impregnation time, the Getxent tube allows reproducing large amounts of real material. Already used to detect: explosives, biological agent, electronic devices, etc.
Forensic
Odorology is the science of utilizing odors and scents as evidence to assist in criminal investigations. Odor analysis can also be employed to link suspects to a crime scene or to determine the presence of specific chemicals associated with a crime (explosives or drugs). Arson investigations can benefit from the analysis of accelerants, as different substances leave behind distinctive smells that can assist in identifying the nature and origin of a fire. Thanks to its high capacity to collect odors, Getxent tubes is an essential tool to catch VOCs on a crime scene. Already used to detect: fire accelerants, etc.