BixeLab Opens Advanced Biometrics Test Center in Canberra

Published Date : 10/1/2025 

BixeLab, a leading biometrics testing lab, has unveiled a new custom-built facility in Canberra, equipped with specialized capabilities to meet the growing demand for advanced biometric testing and assurance services. 

BixeLab, a leading biometrics testing lab, has recently unveiled a new custom-built facility in the Manuka area of Canberra. This state-of-the-art lab is designed to meet the dynamic landscape of security risks and international standards. The company will introduce its new facility through a webinar, which will run twice on Thursday, October 2, at 3:30pm and 6:30pm AEST (UTC+10).

The new lab is equipped with specialized infrastructure for testing deepfakes, an advanced biometric presentation attack creation station, a testing area with a controlled and isolated environment, robotic testing facilities, and enhanced document fraud instrument printers. According to BixeLab CEO Ted Dunstone, these new facilities will allow the company to scale to meet the increasing demands from customers around the world for testing and assurance services.

“BixeLab is committed to staying at the forefront of biometric testing and assurance. These new facilities will enable us to conduct more sophisticated and comprehensive tests, ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of service and accuracy,” Dunstone stated in an email to Biometric Update. “We are excited to share this next phase of our growth and would love to welcome people online to share in the formal opening of these new facilities.”

BixeLab is the only NIST-accredited biometrics testing lab in the Southern Hemisphere. Earlier this year, the lab was accredited for biometric bias evaluations based on the ISO standard. The lab has also supported the development of MOSIP’s biometric device evaluation protocol and is the first accredited to test against it. Additionally, BixeLab has conducted pioneering assessments of biometric template protection and contactless fingerprint biometrics accuracy.

These achievements underscore BixeLab’s commitment to innovation and excellence in biometric testing. The new facility is a significant step forward in the company’s mission to provide cutting-edge testing and assurance services to its global client base. By investing in advanced technology and specialized infrastructure, BixeLab is well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of the biometric industry and ensure the highest standards of security and accuracy.

For those interested in learning more about the new facility and the advanced tests it can perform, BixeLab invites you to register for the webinar. This is a unique opportunity to see the new lab in action and understand how BixeLab is setting new standards in biometric testing and assurance. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS): 

Q: What is BixeLab?

A: BixeLab is a leading biometrics testing lab that provides advanced testing and assurance services to clients around the world. It is the only NIST-accredited biometrics testing lab in the Southern Hemisphere.

Q: What new facility has BixeLab unveiled?

A: BixeLab has unveiled a new custom-built facility in the Manuka area of Canberra, equipped with specialized infrastructure for advanced biometric testing, including deepfake testing, robotic testing facilities, and enhanced document fraud instrument printers.

Q: What are some of the key features of the new lab?

A: The new lab features specialized infrastructure for testing deepfakes, an advanced biometric presentation attack creation station, a testing area with a controlled and isolated environment, robotic testing facilities, and enhanced document fraud instrument printers.

Q: When is the webinar to introduce the new facility?

A: The webinar to introduce the new facility will run twice on Thursday, October 2, at 3:30pm and 6:30pm AEST (UTC+10).

Q: What significant achievements has BixeLab accomplished?

A: BixeLab has been accredited for biometric bias evaluations based on the ISO standard, supported the development of MOSIP’s biometric device evaluation protocol, and conducted pioneering assessments of biometric template protection and contactless fingerprint biometrics accuracy. 

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