When we say we are the future of scanners, it’s not just a tagline. It’s a mission statement. With Juka™, we’ve done what no one else has: built the world’s first third-generation scanner, starting not with blueprints, but with first principles.
You might be wondering - why hasn’t anyone else done this?
The Short Answer: Because it is really hard to pull off successfully
Most scanner technologies are iterations, tweaks on older systems. But we know that to truly innovate, we had to go deeper. We had to question everything.
That meant tearing it all down to the fundamentals: the physics, the engineering, the software, and rebuilding each part with purpose.
As Peter Erasmus, CEO of Directech and one of our core team members, put it: “To us, impossible is only an opinion.”
What Makes Juka™ a 3rd Generation Breakthrough?
Let’s break it down. No other scanner combines:
- Vertical scanning with walkthrough
- Dynamic, per-person dose minimization
- Zero environmental contamination
- A complete security ecosystem, not just a standalone machine
We didn’t just want a better scanner. We wanted a complete solution, one that today’s security teams can rely on to manage evolving threats across an entire enterprise.
Our Audacious Goal
From the beginning, we aimed high:
Deliver the best possible image, with the lowest health risk, for any body type, in the shortest time, with the smallest footprint - all at the lowest cost of ownership.
And we hit it. But we didn’t stop there.
We’ve created a cutting-edge security platform, built to unify your ecosystem, simplify threat detection, and put complete control at your fingertips. In today’s connected world, seamless integration isn’t just a feature, it’s the foundation of smarter, stronger security.
How We Did It: First Principles in Action
Here’s a peek under the hood at the core elements of our first-principles design:
1. X-ray Physics and Detection
- Deep understanding of X-ray generation
- Smart filtering to optimize for specific applications
- Curved detector arrays for sharper images
- Carefully chosen energy levels to balance image quality with effective dose
2. Material Science & Shielding
- Advanced filters, collimator, and radiation shielding
- Highly effective scatter-reduction techniques
3. Mechanics & Architecture
- Patented vertical, non-linked scanning for linear walkthrough capability
- Fully enclosed pod, contamination-free, safe and ideal for high-traffic public spaces
- Small footprint, big performance, perfect for constrained environments
4. AI, Electronics & Imaging
- AI-enhanced threat detection
- High-speed data acquisition with intuitive user interfaces
- Modular and scalable system design
5. Safety & Compliance
- Adaptive radiation dose tailored to each individual’s body type
- Full compliance with ANSI and IEC safety standards
- Engineered for both security and wellbeing
Why It Matters
In a world where threats are evolving faster than ever and where every second, every decision, every scan matters, we couldn’t afford to think incrementally.
We had to think differently.
We had to start over.
And we’re proud to say: it worked.
Final Thoughts
Juka™ isn’t just a scanner. It’s the future of how we protect people, places, and systems. It’s what happens when innovation meets determination, when you stop asking what’s possible and start building what’s necessary.
So, if you’re looking for a better scanner, we’ll stop you right there.
We’re not here to offer better.
We’re here to offer what’s next.
Come talk to us. Let’s redefine security - together.