DERMALOG and Rheinmetall join forces for increased vehicle security - Seite 2

"The joint venture with Rheinmetall AG is now set to introduce biometrics into the field of automotive applications. The technology can offer real added value for vehicle safety and even has the potential to save lives when applied to effective driver monitoring," says Günther Mull, Founder and CEO of DERMALOG.

"This joint venture is an important step forward in our transformation strategy that will allow us, in future, to offer cutting-edge technology in the fields of monitoring, authentication and safety to customers in the automotive and industrial sectors," says Rene Gansauge, CEO Sensors and Actuators Division at Rheinmetall.

About DERMALOG Identification Systems GmbH

DERMALOG, with head offices in Hamburg, is Germany's pioneer in the field of biometrics and the largest German manufacturer of biometric systems. Founded in 1995, the company offers a comprehensive range of biometric identification solutions including high-performance AFIS and ABIS software, as well as the latest generation of fingerprint and document scanners. DERMALOG technology is currently used in more than 250 installations around the globe, in sectors including public administration, border law enforcement, and banking.

About Rheinmetall AG

As an integrated technology group with around 25,000 employees worldwide, the publicly listed Rheinmetall AG stands for a strong, internationally successful company that operates in various markets with an innovative range of products and services. As a renowned development partner and direct supplier to the global automotive industry and a leading international systems provider for security technology, Rheinmetall draws on its high level of expertise in its basic technologies to address long-term megatrends, identify viable new markets with high growth potential and develop innovative solutions for a safe and liveable future. The focus on sustainability is an integral part of Rheinmetall's strategy. The company aims to achieve CO2 neutrality by 2035.

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Press contact at DERMALOG:

Sven Böckler
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Press contact at Rheinmetall:

Oliver Hoffmann
Head of Press and PR Rheinmetall AG
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Deputy Head of Press and PR Rheinmetall AG
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