Cobourg, ON (October 19^th, 2020) - COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the world, but it has also undeniably led to an acceleration of driving new progressive technology. For instance, Cloud computing, AI and Automation is making existing processes – in response to more strained global supply chains – more efficient through digital transformation with newer innovative products and services.

Combating the spread of COVID-19, Alex Papanicolaou and Nisha Sarveswaran, rose to the challenge back in May, 2020, and have been working in collaboration with the V13 Policetech Accelerator and the Cobourg Police Service (CPS) on an innovative non-contact smart thermal imaging technology that can accurately measure temperatures in real-time that elicit symptoms of COVID-19 (or other illnesses) called: ThermaScans – app available on Google Play and the iOS

“We are grateful to the Town of Cobourg, Northumberland CFDC, FedDev Ontario and the Policetech Accelerator for the opportunity to make a difference for front-line workers,” said Alex Papanicolaou, Co-Founder and CEO of ThermaScans. “The Cobourg Police Service has provided an excellent test bed in a controlled environment to validate the efficacy and efficiency of our technology. The responsiveness and communication with Chief VandeGraaf and Thomas Wilson—as well as the support of Cobourg’s interim CAO Ian Davey and his team—have been integral to the rapid deployment of the ThermaScans system.”

The precision of the ThermaScans technology has already led to an early market adoption Canada-wide, and is currently deployed in multiple front-line environments in active use by local municipal and essential services. The Cobourg police station has also installed the innovative technology in its cell block as a means to take temperature readings of individuals during the booking process.

"Among the key factors driving new technology are innovation and motivation, but the fundamental driver in our view is digital transformation. ThermaScans' technology assures that individuals are triaged appropriately, preventing further community transmission. By this innovative approach, we are protecting not only the safety of front-line officers, but all the justice system partners," said Paul VandeGraaf, Chief of Police, Cobourg Police Service. "Collective efforts between Northumberland CFDC, CPS, and the V13 Policetech Accelerator is focused at the development and implementation of innovative policing technologies and best practices for community safety in Ontario and around the world."

The ThermaScans hardware is proudly designed and made in Northumberland at Canada’s first Microfactory Co-operative, a member of the Northumberland Manufacturers Association. The technology was recently awarded a Class 1 Medical Device Establishment License (MDEL) from Health Canada. For more information on ThermaScans, visit www.thermascans.com.