Foster + Freeman

Foster+Freeman is a UK-based manufacturer of forensic science and security technology, with more than 40 years of experience developing solutions for investigators, laboratories, border agencies and other public-sector organisations. Its products support the detection, recovery and analysis of evidence, identity authentication and the screening of illicit substances.

For crime scene and laboratory work, the company offers forensic light sources, evidence-imaging systems, fingerprint visualisation and development tools, and trace-evidence analysis products. Its Crime-lite range includes portable and integrated lighting and imaging equipment, while the DCS 6 supports advanced fingermark imaging. For document examination and identity verification, Foster+Freeman supplies VSC workstations and portable inspection devices designed to help users examine security features and identify potential fraud.

The company also provides ContraSCAN rapid screening technology for detecting synthetic drugs, alongside laboratory analysis tools and Raman spectra databases. Its solutions serve applications including border security, defence, wildlife forensics, art and cultural heritage, and brand protection. Foster+Freeman offers customer support, training and webinars, and states that its technology is engineered and manufactured in the UK.