- The world leader in metal detecting technology designed the detector to aid 
in detecting explosive device components.

Minelab has added another award to its list of accolades. This month, the world 
leader in metal detecting technology was awarded the World Electronics Forum 
(WEF) "New Product Design" Award for Minelab's MDS-10 Dual Sensor Countermine 
detector. 

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Presented to Minelab by Bill McFarlane from Madderns, the award celebrates a 
new product released to the market within the last two years that has had 
significant technical innovation and/or significant impact on its target 
market. This was the first time since 2003 that the WEF has taken place in 
Australia.

"As an Adelaide based company, Minelab was proud to attend this event that 
recognises individuals, teams and organisations doing groundbreaking work in 
electronics, and we were thrilled to receive this award for the MDS-10," 
remarks Philip Beck, General Manager Engineering and Operations. "We will 
continue to be innovators and trailblazers advancing technology boundaries and 
supporting this vitally important equipment throughout the world."  

In 2016, the Australian Department of Defense awarded Minelab a $6.7 million 
contract to further develop a dual sensor metal detector with enhanced 
capabilities to aid in the detection of metal and non-metal explosive device 
components. As a result, the MDS-10 Countermine detector was designed for 
superior results, combining unique Metal Detection and Ground Penetrating Radar 
technologies. It is a lightweight and compact alternative to previous dual 
sensor detectors, while being highly intuitive for users.

The World Electronics Forum (WEF) brings together local electronics companies 
together with global investors and CEOs, establishing business links, 
collaboration and investment opportunities. 

ABOUT MINELAB:
Minelab is an Australian, multi-award winning business that has successfully 
scaled world markets to command global leadership in its key areas of 
operation. Based in Mawson Lakes, South Australia, with offices in Cork, 
Ireland, Dubai, UAE, Chicago, U.S., and Itajai, Brazil, the company specializes 
in advanced electronic technologies. Since its origins in 1985, Minelab has 
been the world leader in providing metal detecting technologies for gold 
prospecting, treasure hunting and landmine clearance. Through devotion to 
research and development and innovative design, Minelab is today the major 
world manufacturer of hand-held metal detector products. Over the past 30 
years, Minelab has introduced more innovative and practical technology than any 
of its competitors and has taken the metal detecting industry to new levels of 
excellence. Minelab is a Codan Limited company. To learn more about Minelab, 
visit minelab.com.

SOURCE  Minelab

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