Brijot Imaging Systems

Founded in 2002 and based near Orlando, Florida, Brijot Imaging Systems entered the market with a critical mission: detecting concealed weapons and contraband. The company developed passive millimeter-wave technology, a full-body scanning system that could see through clothing to identify hidden objects. This technology was designed for high-security environments like airports, military facilities, and government buildings, positioning Brijot as a key player in the post-9/11 security landscape. While the names of the original founders aren't widely publicized, the inventive spirit of individuals like Brian Andrew, John Carter, and Robert Daly is documented in the company's patents. The company's journey focused on refining its technology to be effective without infringing on personal privacy, a major concern for body-scanning solutions. They secured distribution agreements and expanded their reach globally, serving markets in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The playbook was clear: innovate in a specialized, high-stakes field and become the go-to solution for security screening. The pivotal event for Brijot came in July 2011. Microsemi Corporation, a major semiconductor provider, acquired Brijot's technology and related assets for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition was a strategic move for Microsemi to bolster its own millimeter-wave portfolio and establish a dominant position in the security imaging market. For Brijot, this marked the end of its independent story but validated its technological achievements, integrating its innovations into the product line of a much larger public company.