british innovative engineering

Scent Detection

We specialise in the design, development and manufacture of canine training equipment and vapour systems for government agencies and the private sector.

british innovative engineering

Scent Detection

We specialise in the design, development and manufacture of canine training equipment and vapour systems for government agencies and the private sector.

What We Do

We work with many government agencies and their scientist in the design and development of scent-detection aids for canine olfaction.

Working with trainers we have developed some groundbreaking ideas into working products that have accelerated scent training programs.

Our products have helped train dogs to detect IEDs and explosives, medical diseases, drugs, minerals, missing persons and a great deal more.

Scent Detection Carousels

Scent Carousels

The carousel is a pressure search device offering dynamic training with a multiple-choice concept. The carousel will consistently present odours for imprint training.

Scent Detection Carousels

Scent Boxes

Scent boxes and carousels are used for imprint training. The principle difference is scents boxes can be placed in random search patters in different terrains.

Scent Detection Carousels

Scent Hides

Scent hides have been used to train dogs for decades and come in many shapes and forms to suit different applications.

Scent Detection Carousels

Scent Stands

Scent stands can be used for imprint training alongside carousels and scent boxes. They are a very useful tool in the arsenal of equipment used by any trainer.

Scent Detection Carousels

REST

REST (Remote Explosive Scent Tracing) is a method of detecting explosive vapours. Consignments for REST must be isolated, completely wrapped and stood…

Where We Have Shipped To

We have designed and built scent detection carousels police forces, mining companies and government agencies all over the world.

Sectors We Work With

We work with many government agencies both in the UK and abroad and their scientist in the design and development of scent-detection aids for canine olfaction.

Working with trainers we have developed some groundbreaking ideas into working products that have accelerated scent training programs.

Our products have helped train dogs to detect IEDs and explosives, medical diseases, drugs, minerals, missing persons and a great deal more.

Armed Forces
Military working dogs are used in conflict zones to protect personnel or sniff out explosives, potentially saving the lives of hundreds of British troops serving tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Police
We have supplied many Police forces within the UK with our NATO 18 arm Dog training carousel. Metropolitan Police, City of London Police, Greater Manchester Police, Sussex Police Gatwick, British Transport Police, Scotland Police.
Border Force
Our carousels have help train Border force detector Dogs in Airports and sea ports across the country in the detection of illegal immigrants and smugglers.
Medical Research
Working with Medical detection Dogs which have helped to re-design and improve the function and quality of some of there detection stands. We can produce detection stands for any given application. Our stands are currently being used to detect Coronavirus.
Air Freight Security
We are the only approved REST (Remote Explosives Scent Tracing) equipment suppliers in the UK and hold patents for the pump. We can supply all the necessary tools and equipment for the process.
Prison Service
Special sniffer dogs are being used to track down prisoners smuggled drugs and alcohol. Carousels are an ideal method of training to develop the Dogs skills needed to search for cells.
Private Security Companies
We have supplied many private security companies across Europe and the US with our Dog training equipment and canine scent detection devices. We strive to produce the best quality training equipment that will deliver dynamic training.
RSPB
The detection of predators and the preservation and conversation of Birds.
Universities
Research into potential uses of canine olfaction.
Armed Forces
Military working dogs are used in conflict zones to protect personnel or sniff out explosives.
Police
We have supplied many Police forces within the UK with our NATO 18 arm Dog training carousel.
Border Force
Our carousels have help train Border force detector Dogs in Airports and sea ports across the country in the detection of illegal immigrants and smugglers.
Medical Research
Working with Medical detection Dogs which have helped to re-design and improve the function and quality of some of there detection stands.
Air Freight Security
We are the only approved REST (Remote Explosives Scent Tracing) equipment suppliers in the UK and hold patents for the pump.
Prison Service
Special sniffer dogs are being used to track down prisoners smuggled drugs and alcohol.
Private Security Companies
We have supplied many private security companies across Europe and the US with our Dog training equipment and canine scent detection devices.
RSPB
The detection of predators and the preservation and conversation of Birds.
Universities
Research into potential uses of canine olfaction.

Client Reviews

  • Tyler Security is proud of its expertise in the highly sensitive domain of explosives and narcoticssearch and detection. Our dogs operate at very high standards; achieved by specialist training and specialist training equipment. Central Engineering Design not only supply Tyler Security with very high quality, practical and efficient carousel products but have also been instrumental in designing and supplying unique lightweight, battery powered, scent boxes and probes.

    Roland Stone

    Tyler Security

  • Central Engineering has been integral part in the design, development and future proofing of a number of canine concepts that have advanced the training of military working dogs. This partnership has helped increase the quality of canines used for detection purposes.

    As a project manager for a major defence canine contract for Afghanistan it was Central Engineering that we (MoD) turned too to procure bespoke equipment that will help dog handlers in the field, undoubtedly to save lives.

    Central Engineering have also been involved in many private sector enterprises and their innovative ideas, flexible approach and as important cost, make them the ideal choice for any canine project.

    Frank Holmes

    Kryus Ltd

  • Our companies Advanced Canine Technologies Ltd based in England and Scent Detection Academy based in The Netherlands the original developers of the modern-day vapour Systems have been using different equipment designed and manufactured by Central Engineering Design based in Folkestone Kent for some years now and have found the attention to detail and perfect finish to be first class

    Eric Burchell & Hotsche Luik

    Advanced Canine Technologies Ltd

About Us

Scent Detection is a trading name of Central Engineering Design Ltd.

We specialise in the design, development and manufacture of canine training equipment and vapour systems for government agencies and the private sector.

Coming from a background in medical and scientific equipment our expertise has been instrumental in the development of canine training and search equipment for the military, police forces and border control from across the world.

All our products are made of the highest quality materials and are not to be confused with cheap aluminium or plastic versions. Our products are sterilisable and will give you many years of service with aftercare.