(INDEPENDENCE, Iowa – January 22, 2008)- Q3 Innovations, LLC announced today that the new AlcoHAWK® PT500 digital breath alcohol screener, recently introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2008, is the winner of the ‘Amazing Tech Product’ Award presented by AmazingTechProducts.com.

AmazingTechProducts.com is an online destination focused on presenting the most amazing consumer technology products from around the world. The AlcoHAWK® PT500 won this Award based on the site’s following criteria factors:

  • The product breaks new grounds in its given category and/or offers a leading innovation
  • The product is so unique and creative that it establishes a new product segment
  • The product gives high quality technology in an affordable fashion, and hence delivers amazing value
  • The product experience and enjoyment thereof is simple, easy and amazingly hassle free
  • The product utilizes technology creatively to deliver fun, entertaining and/or interactive experiences

The award-winning AlcoHAWK® PT500 is profiled on AmazingTechProducts.com at http://amazingtechproducts.com/Blog/?p=82.

“AmazingTechProducts.com is all about presenting exciting tech companies and products that are breaking new grounds and specifically innovating in ways that enrich people’s lives. Q3 Innovations is a company doing just that,” said Keith Washo, president of AmazingTechProducts.com.  “It’s amazing how quickly and accurately the AlcoHAWK® PT500 digital breath alcohol screener detects the presence of alcohol and delivers a simple menu-driven operation for any consumer to easily use.  All of us at AmazingTechProducts.com are happy to grant an ‘Amazing Tech Product’ Award to the AlchoHAWK® PT500″

As the most advanced model in the line, the handheld AlcoHAWK® PT500 incorporates the PT Core™ electrochemical fuel-cell sensor to quickly and accurately screen for the presence of alcohol from .000 percent up to .400 percent Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). The PT Core™ electrochemical fuel-cell sensor is more sensitive to testing specifically for alcohol. As a result, the AlcoHAWK® PT500 eliminates false positives that can result with traditional semi-conductor units when testing individuals containing high levels of ketones, which are often found in individuals with diabetes or someone on a fad diet.

“We are honored by the recognition of our new AlcoHAWK® PT500 model and are excited to start distributing it to customers seeking exceptional fuel-cell performance at a remarkable price,” said Brian C. Eddy, CEO of Q3 Innovations. “Winning this Award demonstrates how much the tech community appreciates Q3’s commitment to providing affordable, efficient and accurate personal safety and monitoring devices.”

The AlcoHAWK® PT500 (MSRP, $299.99) comes in a professional hard case with foam padding, 50 individually-wrapped mouthpieces, two AA batteries, the owner’s manual, a quick start guide and a one-year warranty.  Upon FDA 510(k) pre-marketing clearance, the AlcoHAWK® PT500 will be available for personal use through select retail stores and specialty catalogs.  For more information, visit www.q3i.com.

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Q3 exhibits at CES 2008

January 15th, 2008

Q3's booth at CES 2008

Q3 Innovations was pleased to be an exhibitor at the 41st Annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, January 7-10. The event allowed Q3 to introduce it’s newer RadarHAWK™ Series line and AlcoHAWK® PT500 as well as a preview of the new AlcoHAWK® Slim II at their booth.

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Q3 Innovations is pleased to announce that the AlcoHAWK® PT500 has met Department of Transportation (DOT) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Model Specs and is now listed as a Conforming Breath Alcohol Screener.

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(INDEPENDENCE, Iowa – December 27, 2007) – Q3 Innovations, LLC, manufacturers of the FDA 510(k) cleared AlcoHAWK digital alcohol breath screeners, RadarHAWK™ series of wireless radar detectors and the UV HAWK™ line of UV meters, announces the release of 4 new units to the ThermoHAWK™ series of touchless infrared thermometers.  The pen-sized ThermoHAWK™ 220 and 420 and the handheld ThermoHAWK™ Pro 630 and 632 are non-contact infrared thermometers utilizing and expanding on current measurement technology to quickly and accurately measure an object’s surface temperature at the touch of a button.

Ideal for testing surface areas in the garage, workshop, kitchen or office, the uses for ThermoHAWK™ devices are almost endless!

The ThermoHAWK™ 220 and 420 have take the proven performance of the 200 and 400 units and upgraded the design to make it even more compact and user-friendly, meanwhile, the ThermoHAWK™ Pro 630 and 632 are hand-held gun style thermometers that offer testing at greater distances and higher temperatures.

Other ThermoHAWK™ advantages include:

  • No Contact Necessary. Simply point the ThermoHAWK™ within a short distance from the spot you want to measure and press the ‘test’ button.
  • Fast Response Time. The ThermoHAWK™ units will measure the temperature of a surface in as little as half a second.
  • Accuracy. The margin of error using the ThermoHAWK™ is less than 2.5 percent.
  • Measurement range. 220 and 420 units have varied ranges from -27°F to 428°F, while the 630 and 632 are capable of measuring temperatures from -4°F to 930°F.
  • Display. All ThermoHAWK™ units have a digital temperature reading in either Fahrenheit or Celsius.

“The new ThermoHAWK™ 220 and 420 units help to diversify the product line and allow customers to have a selection of units to choose from, while the ThermoHAWK™ Pro Series was developed in response to consumer need for affordable, reliable, professional laser point thermometers making testing of very hot surfaces much easier and safer for the consumer,” said Brian Eddy, Chief Executive Officer at Q3 Innovations, LLC. The ThermoHAWK™ 220 (MSRP, $39.99), 420 (MSRP, $49.99), ThermoHAWK™ Pro 630 (MSRP, $39.99), 632 (MSRP, $44.99) are now available to all consumers and distributors.

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(Independence, Iowa – November 26, 2007) – Q3 Innovations, LLC announces the release of two new RadarHAWK™ units, the RadarHAWK™ Speed Trap™ Tracker and the RadarHAWK™ Traveller II.  These units will compliment the current RadarHAWK™ units released earlier this fall which include, the RadarHAWK™ SE, RadarHAWK™ SBIII, and RadarHAWK™ SM.

The RadarHAWK™ SpeedTrap™ Tracker incorporates a powerful new detection sensor able to spot upcoming speed traps from two miles away.  This unit is the most economical and simplified unit in the RadarHAWK™ series.  With an easy, one-button operation it will correct unintentional speeding and help to ensure safe driving.  The sleek, innovative design is aesthetically pleasing to the eye and capitalizes on the wireless technology to eliminate the need for dangling wires.

Also released is the RadarHAWK™ Traveller II.  This unit is unique in that it is the only detector in the series with bilingual voice alert capabilities.  The RadarHAWK™ Traveller II is performance certified by Speed Measurement Labs, Inc. and is complete with all-band (X, K, Ka) radar and 360-degree laser detection.  This unit features an LED-backlit text display, multiple city/highway modes, voice alerts, and advanced wireless technology.

“The RadarHAWK™ SpeedTrap™ Tracker was primarily designed for the driver who wants help in watching their speed but does not want the stigma or complexity that can be associated with standard radar detectors.  This unit provides help to the driver, alerting them to upcoming speed traps, without sacrificing design and style,” said Brian C. Eddy, CEO.  “In comparison, the RadarHAWK™ Traveller II has upgraded technology and features, such as the selectable voice alert language option, to appeal to the more technology-minded demographic,” said Eddy.

The RadarHAWK™ SpeedTrap™ Tracker (Retail $49.99) and RadarHAWK™ Traveller II ($99.99) come complete with no-slip mounting brackets and two AA batteries.  In addition, the RadarHAWK™ Traveller II unit has two suction cups and a 12V DC coiled power cord.  For more information visit www.q3i.com.

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