X-ray and imaging systems for law enforcement and hazmat screening
Viken Detection manufactures hardware-based security imaging and material detection systems for law enforcement and inspection professionals. The stack is hardware-centric (Verilog, FPGA, OrCAD, SolidWorks) paired with operational tools (Salesforce, CMMS) — a pattern typical of companies scaling manufacturing and field deployment. Active projects span next-generation x-ray and chemical detection systems alongside logistics optimization, indicating concurrent product development and operational maturation.
Viken Detection builds specialized imaging and detection hardware for law enforcement, border security, and hazmat inspection. The product line includes vehicle scanners (Osprey-UVX), handheld imagers (Nighthawk-HBI), and material analyzers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered near Boston, the company operates at 51–200 employees with engineering-led hiring focused on next-generation detection systems and post-sale customer transition. Pain points center on compliance complexity, supply-chain component sourcing, and integration with customer infrastructure.
Viken's core stack includes FPGA design (Verilog), PCB design (OrCAD Capture), mechanical CAD (SolidWorks and Onshape), and operational systems (Salesforce, CMMS). This reflects a hardware-first product architecture for imaging and detection systems.
Current projects include next-generation x-ray detection systems, chemical detection capabilities, vehicle scanner development, and customer post-sale transition. Secondary projects involve logistics optimization and carrier performance evaluation.
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