Born in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, Zistos Corporation is a purpose-driven manufacturer founded by engineers Bob Levine and John Kennedy to help people see into dangerous spaces before entering them. From its Holbrook, New York facility, the company designs and assembles visual inspection systems for organizations whose work can put personnel at risk, with deployments in more than 25 countries. That original focus on protecting first responders still defines Zistos after more than two decades.
Bounce ImagingBorn from work at the Harvard Innovation Laboratory and MIT after the 2010 Haiti earthquake, Bounce Imaging builds rugged, low-cost 360-degree camera and sensor systems that let first responders and military teams see into dangerous or confined spaces before entering. Its throwable cameras capture stabilized video and audio in every direction at once, giving multiple users a shared view and the ability to review what happened behind them. The company says its systems are fielded by more than 800 public-safety and defense agencies worldwide, including U.S. SOCOM and federal law-enforcement teams.BUFFALO, NY
Lenox Instrument CompanySince 1920, Lenox Instrument Company has manufactured remote visual inspection equipment, including custom borescopes and FireSight high-temperature cameras, at its U.S. operation outside Philadelphia. Its in-house lens-grinding and production facility supports optical systems built for difficult-to-reach and hazardous inspection environments, from aircraft engines to furnaces and boilers. Lenox also develops custom assemblies for extreme temperatures, corrosive conditions, explosive atmospheres, and radiation exposure.334513FEASTERVILLE TREVOSE, PA
ITVSWith more than 35 years of experience designing, servicing, and supporting remote visual inspection equipment, ITVS develops imaging tools for industrial and security professionals. Its work includes specialized systems for difficult inspections and custom solutions that assist law enforcement, engineers, and inspection teams in the field.HUNTINGTON, NY
Defender LLCDefender LLC is a team of innovators, engineers, and entrepreneurs focused on augmenting the spatial intelligence of first responders and remote operators. The company develops live 360-degree imaging systems that recreate a scene for remote personnel, helping them maintain awareness when hostile conditions or other hazards make direct access difficult.NOTTINGHAM, MD