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04COMPANY21 st Century Gun Safety05The day-to-day use of handguns is a matter of course for millions of people todayas never before in history. The time has come for Armatix. This pioneer in the fieldof gun safety is the first and only solution provider worldwide with state-of-the-arttechnology.BREAKTHROUGH IN GUN SAFETY—In practically all aspects of life – in, for example, entertainment electronics, automotiveand medical technology, telecommunications and machine control – the very latestelectronics ensure the utmost in safety and user benefits. Only in the case of handgunsare safety systems still in use today that date back to before the invention of thelightbulb.REVOLUTION!Armatix shifts the issue of gun safety to the 21st century. The company, headquarteredin Unterföhring near Munich, combines the know-how of SimonsVoss, the Europeanmarket leader in the sector of electronic lock systems with the experience of usingthese systems to secure handguns. The result: intelligent mechatronic systems forsecuring short and long barreled weapons, individually and collectively. What thesesystems all have in common is the authentication of the authorized user via PIN code,biometric pattern or transponder. The future is here!

06COMPANY07—1995Founding ofSimonsVoss AG—1997Market launch of thefirst wireless electroniclock system—1999First digital lockingcylinder—2002“Research andDevelopment” of gunsafety systems beginswithin SimonsVossTechnologies—2004First patents grantedFoundation as anindependent company:Armatix GmbHA PASSIONFOR INNOVATION—2006Ernst Mauch, chieftechnical officer of manyyears’ standing at thefamous arms manufacturerHeckler & Koch,joins Armatix management—2007Development ofSmart System starts—2008Market launch ofTrustlock / Quicklock—2009Market launch ofBaselock—2010Market launch ofSmart System—Armatix is a spin-off of SimonsVossTechnologies AG. The innovation leader forradio-controlled, wireless locking and accesscontrol systems was already investing in thetransfer of its know-how at the start of thenew millennium with this goal: intelligent gunsafety systems. In taking this step ten yearsago, SimonsVoss laid the cornerstone for thegroundbreaking technologies from Armatix.The spin-off has been managed as an independentlimited liability company since 2004.—In 2006, Ernst Mauch, chief technical officerof many years’ standing at the famous armsmanufacturer Heckler & Koch, joined Armatixmanagement. As a result, Armatix is backedby comprehensive knowledge not only ofarms technology but also of safety technology.Optimum prerequisites for developingsolutions that set new standards in the fieldof gun safety.Construction of productionfacilities in Petersburg/ ThuringiaHIGH LEVELS OF EXPERTISE—More than 30 employees work at advancinggun safety at the sites in Munich (headquarters)and Petersberg (productions and logistics).The results are impressive: for ArmatixTrustlock blocking devices, certifications havebeen granted for more than 50 caliber by thePTB [the German national metrology instituteproviding scientific and technical services]in accordance with the German “Erbwaffengesetz”[law governing inherited weapons].PATENTED SOLUTIONS—17 patent families underscore the high level ofinnovation inherent in our products. Armatixsolutions make it possible to lock and releasethe lock mechanism of firearms within seconds.Safe gun use thus reaches a level thatwas still unconceivable a few years ago. Mechatronicblocking devices with various digitalor biometric authentication options serve asa basis.

10OVERVIEW11QuicklockBaselockTHE FIRST MECHATRONIC GUNSAFETY MECHANISM WORLDWIDE.THE NEW ARMATIX MULTI-GUNSAFETY STORAGE DEVICE.Smart SystemTHE FUTURE OF THE FIREARM.NOW.

12Quicklock13LOCKING AND RELEASING INJUST SECONDS—Quicklock secures almost all conventionalhandguns, revolvers and rifles at home, at policestations, in barracks, at security headquarters,at firing ranges or during transportation.Arms secured using Quicklock are regarded asso safe that shipping and storing guns togetherwith their ammunition is basically unobjectionable.Nevertheless, regional regulations andlaws must be observed in all cases.QuicklockTHE FIRST MECHATRONIC GUNSAFETY MECHANISM WORLDWIDE.No gun cabinet, armory, trigger lock or mechanical assembly can do this: securea gun with absolute reliability anytime, anywhere, for any reason and in next to notime. Only Quicklock from Armatix can, the first mechatronic gun safety mechanismsince the creation of firearms.TOP-SHAPE PRECISION—Quicklock consists of two components: a mechatronicblocking device and an electronic“key,” the control unit. The blocking devicesized to correspond to the caliber is manuallyinserted into the cartridge chamber. The applicationof slight pressure causes it to lock automaticallyand in this way secures the weaponfrom within. To release the mechanism, a linkis established between the control unit andthe blocking device. After authorization usinga PIN code or fingerprint, the control unit transmitsthe release data to the blocking device.It is then possible to remove the device fromthe gun without any trouble. The locking andrelease process takes only fractions of a second.—Armatix blocking devices areavailable for all calibers conventionallyavailable on the market.—The programming of the control unit and blocking device can be changed anynumber of times. If secured guns are shipped together with a control unit, thecorresponding code can be encrypted and sent separately to the addressee.

14Baselock15BaselockFLEXIBLE—Armatix Baselock modules can be combinedin any way and mounted in any way required.Especially interesting for practical use: It is possibleto secure guns with loaded magazines. Inthe case of an incident, the guns are releasedwithin seconds, the ammunition chamberedand the guns are ready for use immediately.COMBINE AS REQUIRED—The gun is placed on an Armatix blockingdevice integrated in a Baselock module andlocked by applying slight pressure. The technologymakes it possible to combine gunswith different calibers in one Baselock modulegroup.Intelligent—Baselock modules or module groups can belinked to individually adapted IT applications.This opens up completely new dimensionsfor the user with regard to management aswell as monitoring and tracking individualguns or entire stocks of arms. Networkedsystems offer an opportunity to control centralizedauthorizations and gun releases. Inthis way, it is possible to track and documentwho used which gun when and for how long.Guns that are overdue and not brought backwithin the time specified automatically set offa predefined alarm.THE NEW ARMATIX MULTI-GUNSAFETY STORAGE DEVICE.Armatix Baselock offers end-to-end security logistics for small and large stocksof arms. The intelligent stationary system secures all short guns – including theirmagazines – and connects them to centralized monitoring processes upon request.Depending on the requirements, the holders can be mounted on a table, wall orfloor in buildings, cars or special purpose vehicles of all kinds. Baselock modulescan be used in any number and in any combination with one another; every gun issecured individually. Individual removal is only possible after entry of a unique PINcode or via fingerprint or contactless transponder activation. The entire stock ofarms can be removed following centralized or decentralized release using a groupcode.—The Baselock module group is available for individual or multiple guns as well as for use on a wall or table

16Smart System17Smart SystemTHE FUTURE OF THE FIREARM.NOW.Armatix Smart System – a consistent concept of gun safety for the future. In the caseof conventional handguns, the gun is no longer secured the moment the shooterremoves it from the safe or other security system. In the case of Armatix’s SmartSystem, security extends a decisive step beyond this point!COMPLETE SYSTEM—Smart System consists of a radio-controlledwatch that is responsible for gun access anduse. A Smart System gun will only shoot if itis within range of this watch. It is possible torelease the safety mechanism via the radiocontrolledwatch activated by means of a PINcode. As soon as the gun loses radio contactwith the watch – e.g. if it is knocked out of theshooter’s hand or in case of loss, theft, etc. – itautomatically deactivates itself.GLOBAL INNOVATION—Armatix is currently involved in advancedlicensing negotiations with several gun manufacturers.In addition, Armatix offers a tried andtested smart system in the form of a developmentof its own: the iP1 pistol (.22 LR caliber)and the iW1 active RFID watch. The prototypefrom Armatix is proof that guns with integratedelectronic intelligence are already possible andfeasible today. How the technology can be incorporatedinto existing handguns needs to bechecked in individual cases.ARMATIX iP1 PISTOL—Innovative proprietary development:.22 LR caliber, 10-round magazine,electronic magazine safety mechanism,various operating modes,integrated drop safety feature, multicolorLED indicates operating states,patented mechatronic interface, e.g.for the connection of modules for videorecordings, laser/light or target control.ARMATIX iW1 ACTIVE RFIDWATCH—Highly intelligent: determines whetherthe gun is ready to fire and also hasthe following functions: entry of thePIN code and PIN code managementfor disengaging the safety mechanism,charge level indicator for the watch andgun, time-controlled safety mechanismlocking, comprehensive watch functions,water-protected, watch strap canbe replaced.Target control—A gun equipped with Armatix’s TargetControl will only function if the gun’ssights are on the target. Misuse of thegun to harm people or damage objectsoutside the target area is not possible.

1821 st Century Gun SafetyOUTLOOKIt is said that mechanical innovation in revolvers, handguns and rifles has been allbut exhausted, and this has been the case for decades now. Any progress will andcan only be electronic in nature. In this regard, Armatix is at the pinnacle of a developmentthat will revolutionize how people use guns.There is hardly a global mass-produced product in existence today that does notrely on smart electronics. From electric kitchen appliances and on-board computersin our cars all the way to digital cameras – the world today has gone entirelydigital. Semiconductor technology is about to cause the fall of the last analog bastion:the book. In ten years, people will be reading most books, newspapers andmagazines using multimedia readers connected to the Internet.With stocks currently numbering 650 million, handguns definitely belong to themass-produced product sector. There is no doubt that smart electronics will go onto conquer this sector. Legislators in many countries are working on binding provisionsto pave the way for new technologies. Armatix’s mechatronic solutions for securinghandguns, revolvers and rifles are already charting the course that the entireindustry will follow in the years to come. The advantages in terms of safeguardingshooters and their environment are much too obvious to be disregarded on a widerfront in the near future.21 st Century Gun SafetyIn addition to safety, however, it is primarily the increase in efficiency that is makingweapons with integrated electronics attractive to their owners and leaders. Onceequipped with chip-based intelligence, weapons and weapon systems can be networkedwith computers. In this way, it will be possible to log the use of arms andammunition in detail, flexibly control this use, and evaluate it in multiple dimensions.One glance at Baselock and Smart System from Armatix makes it clear today whatguns and gun safety will look like tomorrow. And what’s more: the future of theweapon is already a reality at Armatix.

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