To view this site you need Adobe Flash Player and your browser must allow javaScripts. Go here to get the latest Flash Player. ChemBio teams can respond faster with new Blauer ensemble Blauer Manufacturing Company Inc., Boston, Mass., has released the latest addition to its line of protective ensembles—the WZ9435 XRT response suit for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) incidents. This ensemble, which is certified to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1994 [2007 Edition], Class 3 Standard, provides protection against NFPA-identified hazards plus additional toxic industrial chemicals and chemical warfare agents. Made with breathable GORE CHEMPAK Selectively Permeable Fabric, the ensemble differs from traditional CBRN suits in several ways. First, because this ensemble is a single-piece coverall that does not require taping, the wearer can deploy faster. Second, unlike traditional suits that can be worn for only 15 to 20 minutes before the wearer encounters heat stress, the fabric allows the user to wear the suit for up to eight hours.The fabric allows water vapor (sweat) to escape from inside, reducing the buildup of body heats. Third, the suit is constructed to provide added durability. The fabric is constructed with a unique, intrinsically stable, non-carbon-based membrane that does not adsorb chemicals and degrade over time. (Source: Blauer Manufacturing Company Inc.) New manipulator arm for mini ROVs JW Fishers, East Taunton, Mass., a manufacturer of underwater search equipment, has announced that its new manipulator for mini remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) is now available.The arm has a single function (open and close), three-fingered claw capable of retrieving a sample from the ocean floor, attaching a line to a submerged target or carrying an acoustic beacon to an underwater site. The compact arm can be attached to most small ROVs. It can be mounted to the vehicle for horizontal (side to side) opening and closing of the claw or for vertical opening and closing.The fingers of the claw open to nearly 1.5 inches, large enough to grasp a weapon or carry a large rope. The 2.25-inch diameter of the arm makes it simple to attach to the undercarriage of almost any of the small vehicles on the market today. The 11.75-inch length of the arm allows it to extend far enough beyond the vehicle’s frame for the claw to be viewed by the camera. (Source: JW Fishers) Register online today for exclusive online content and eNewsletters Homeland Security Today Magazine | May 2009 53