The Ask

A defense organization required a mobile forensic laboratory equipped with STARLIMS that could be deployed anywhere in the world. The solution had to be fully operational upon landing, offering complete forensic capabilities in extreme conditions.

The Challenges

• Extreme Mobility Requirements: The forensic unit needed to be airlifted by heavy military transport aircraft and heavy-lift helicopters, allowing deployment in remote and high-risk zones.
• Self-Sufficiency: The system had to operate autonomously, including power generation, climate control, and protection equipment.
• Seamless STARLIMS Integration: The laboratory required a fully functional LIMS solution to support forensic analysis, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Regulatory Compliance: The solution needed to adhere to military forensic regulations in multiple countries, ensuring chain of command decisions and chain of custody tracking were fully compliant.
• Rapid Deployment: The unit had to be operational within minutes of landing, with minimal setup and configuration.

The Solution

Lightetech Consulting partnered with a leading military hardware provider to develop one of the first fully deployable STARLIMS forensic labs. The key elements of the solution included:

• Modular Lab Units: Designed custom containerized laboratories equipped with office furniture, air conditioning, backup power generators, and security features.
• Seamless STARLIMS Integration: Deployed and configured STARLIMS forensic solutions tailored for rapid setup and real-time forensic analysis.
• Military-Grade Deployment: Engineered the system for transport via large military transport aircraft and heavy-lift helicopters, ensuring field placement in challenging environments.
• Plug-and-Play Operation: Developed an autonomous system that enables full forensic operations minutes after deployment, requiring minimal manual intervention.
• Global Compliance: Ensured the solution met military forensic regulations across multiple regions, supporting chain of command decisions and chain of custody tracking for legally admissible forensic processes.

Impact

• First-of-Its-Kind Deployable Forensic Lab – A fully operational STARLIMS forensic unit, capable of rapid deployment anywhere on Earth. 
• High Autonomy & Durability – Designed for extreme conditions, featuring independent power, climate control, and security. 
• Military-Grade Mobility – Compatible with heavy military transport aircraft and heavy-lift helicopters for strategic deployment. 
• Instant Field Readiness – Fully functional within minutes of landing, allowing forensic teams to operate without delays. 

Lightetech Consulting’s innovation in deployable forensic laboratories has revolutionized field operations, enabling military and defense forces to conduct forensic investigations anywhere, anytime.