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Zawya
20-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
GEAR Industries's Groundbreaking Success - A Historic Moment at IDEX 2025 – Hong Kong's First Representative Shines On The Global Stage
World's Lightest Ballistic Plate HPS-4 - Award Winning Design at IDEX Innovation Trail, Revolutionary Material Leads New Era in Security Sector HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 March 2025 - GEAR Industries Limited — a Hong Kong-based company specializing in tailored defence solutions. With a strong focus on leveraging proprietary materials, GEAR is at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to raising security and safety standards across various industries. With a team of experts from diverse fields, GEAR fosters a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, driving breakthrough advancements in defensive gear. Like the intricate interlocking gears of a mechanism, GEAR's unwavering aim is to synchronize endeavors and accelerate progress towards a future that is both safer and more secure. GEAR made its debut at IDEX 2025, held in Abu Dhabi from February 17 to 21, 2025, marking a historic milestone as the first Hong Kong enterprise ever invited to participate in this prestigious event. At this year's international defence exhibition, the HPS-4 Ballistic Hard Plate has been selected as one of the Top 20 Innovations for the IDEX Innovation Trail 2025. IDEX is a leading global event in the defence sector, showcasing cutting-edge defence technologies and facilitating cooperation among international defence entities. It attracts top industry leaders, decision-makers, and military personnel from around the world. Making a splash in its first exhibition participation not only highlights GEAR's outstanding technical capabilities but also marks a significant milestone for Hong Kong enterprises showcasing innovative potential on the international stage. Founded in 2019, GEAR 's professional team has been dedicated to developing world-class security equipment through breakthrough research in materials engineering. They have created advanced protective solutions that meet clients' specific requirements. Its revolutionary composite materials have been highly acclaimed for their exceptional performance and application flexibility. With an expanding product line and commitment to superior quality, GEAR has become a trusted long-term partner for security agencies and law enforcement units. GearXFiber & InvXble - Revolutionary Composite Material GearXFiber is a groundbreaking composite material developed by GEAR 's expert team, specifically designed for enhanced performance in protective gear and defensive equipment. Meeting the highest international standards — such as NIJ, GA, VPAM, and STANAG — GearXFiber has achieved patented status as a world-class technology, ideal for military applications focused on protection and safety. Notably, it is one of the lightest materials on the market, offering exceptional customization flexibility. GEAR Revolutionizes Protective Equipment Industry with Disruptive Material Technology GEAR is transforming the protective equipment industry through innovative material technology. The ultra-lightweight HPS-4 Ballistic Hard Plate, recognized as award-winning innovation at IDEX 2025, stands as the lightest and thinnest ballistic plate available today. This ultra-light, multi-hit protective insert ensures exceptional ballistic performance against a wide range of bullets, having passed field tests and certifications for VPAM PM 6, NIJ 0101.01 Level IIIA, and GA 141-2010 Level 4. Weighing only about 500g and a thickness of 6mm and being buoyant, the HPS-4 redefines armor technology, providing maximum security without excess weight while allowing unmatched comfort and agility. Meanwhile, the advanced HPS-6 Ballistic Hard Plate is 33% lighter than similar products on the market. When paired with a bulletproof vest, it delivers exceptional performance, effectively withstanding multiple rounds of sniper fire while surpassing competitors in weight, thickness, and overall protection level against repeated shots, setting a new standard for armor performance. In specialized equipment for special tactical units, GEAR 's Knight Shield — a handheld ballistic tactical shield, is designed specifically for special forces and made of GearXFiber. It features four built-in light-speed lamps at eye level, each providing up to 10,000 lumens of illumination and strobe functionality. The irregular strobe mode is monitored by a program to ensure persistent and unadaptable neural disruption to the target. The Supreme Strike Shield is engineered specifically for special operations. Its unique polygonal design accommodates various shooting positions, ensuring adaptability in dynamic environments. Achieving the highest ballistic protection level (NIJ IV / GA6), it stands as a testament to resilience and effectiveness in the field. For casual undercover operations, GEAR has unveiled the Gear Lite Concealable Vest, it's one of the lightest and most comfortable options on the market. Weighing 1.5 kilograms, its ultra-lightweight design integrates seamlessly with everyday casual attire. This vest features an ergonomic design that offers ultimate discreet protection, wearing it feels like being invisible. Driving Change and Elevating International Security Standards GEAR leverages local resources and talent to build a thriving ecosystem, positioning Hong Kong as a global hub for innovative defence technology. Its equipment meets the highest international standards, with products undergoing rigorous testing and securing national certification for top performance and reliability in combat settings. Looking ahead, GEAR plans to expand its cooperation with international law enforcement agencies. The company aims to support operations with tailored protective gear, delivering solutions that meet industry-leading standards and enable agencies to excel amid evolving #GEARIndustriesLimited #GEARIndustries #GEAR #IDEX2025 #GearXFiber #InvXble #Bodyarmor #Helmet #BallisticVest #BallisticShield #hkarmor #NIJ #Innovation #Defence #TacticalVest #Bulletproof The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. GEAR Industries
Mid East Info
19-02-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
IDEX 2025 spotlights pioneering inventions with Innovation Trail winners - Middle East Business News and Information
Innovation Trail winners showcase technologies enhancing defence capabilities, crisis response, and frontline protection. IDEX Innovation Trail offers a platform for breakthrough defence solutions shaping future security operations. Abu Dhabi, UAE – February – The International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) and Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2025, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, proudly unveils the winners of the IDEX Innovation Trail. The IDEX Innovation Trail provides a unique opportunity for exhibitors to gain recognition for their innovative products. Companies participating in the exhibition can nominate one product each for consideration. To qualify, the product must make its debut appearance at IDEX and NAVDEX 2025. Twenty such products will be selected for the IDEX Innovation Trail. The initiative celebrates groundbreaking solutions shaping the future of defence, security, and humanitarian protection. This year's winning innovations reflect a bold step forward in mission-critical technologies, real-time operational planning, and next-generation training solutions, all designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and response capabilities across global defence operations. BlackSky, the supporting sponsor for IDEX Talks was recognised at the Innovation Trail for the BlackSky Spectra platform. Spectra is a first-of-its-kind commercial space-based intelligence platform that enables dynamic full-spectrum monitoring from space at industry-leading speed, frequency, and economics. The platform fuses data from BlackSky's constellation and from other third-party sensors to develop the critical insights and analytics that customers require at scale. Among the other standout innovations, BlueRoom Simulations is transforming military medical training with immersive Mixed Reality, preparing personnel for high-pressure battlefield and emergency scenarios. Onebrief introduces an advanced real-time planning platform, empowering military teams to make faster, more informed decisions in complex operations. IGG-Avon's MITP-M1 Half Mask reinforces frontline protection with state-of-the-art respiratory defence, safeguarding personnel in hazardous environments. As part of the Innovation Trail, these items will gain additional exposure, appearing in the official exhibitor directory with navigational tools to guide visitors to their stands. Each winning exhibitor also received a special badge to display at their stand, highlighting their achievement. Additionally, winning products will be showcased in video displays at the Innovation Gallery during the exhibition, featured at the IDEX Gala Dinner and highlighted on a dedicated page on the official IDEX The Innovation Trail highlights technologies enhancing defence, crisis response, and frontline protection . It provides a premier platform for first-time exhibitors to showcase breakthrough solutions, offering global visibility to industry leaders, defence stakeholders, and decision-makers. The winners will be showcased at the IDEX Innovation Gallery, highlighted on the interactive exhibition floorplan, and featured across official IDEX platforms.
