Teledyne Energetics UK has been a leader in safety, arming, and initiation technology since 1984. Our journey began with funding Exploding Foil Initiator (EFI) technology alongside RARDE (now QinetiQ and DSTL), building on Teledyne e2v's high-speed switch tube technology. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, we focused on EFI initiator research, explosive material characterization, and firing circuit development, enhancing secondary explosive techniques. In 1994, we secured our first contract for an electronic safety and arming unit (ESAU) with an EFI detonator, leading to a long-established production.
Today, we supply electronic Safe Arming & Initiation Devices (eSAID) and Ignition Safety Devices (eISD) to over 30 active and established systems, including torpedoes, missiles, and EOD systems. We also support new Space Launch Vehicles with precision initiation systems. Ongoing research into Low Energy EFIs and next-generation micro-electronic safety systems ensures our future portfolio.