Layer 2 — Forensic Marking

Smaller Than a Grain of Sand.
Impossible to Remove.

DTS International Group has spent 26 years perfecting the forensic microdot — an invisible, indestructible identifier that permanently bonds to any asset surface. 10,000 dots per application. AI-readable in seconds. Admissible in court worldwide.

DTS International Group
26 Years Global Expertise 27 OEM Manufacturers 4 Continents Deployed Government Mandated: SA & Taiwan AI MSTR App Readable
Company Overview

26 Years. 4 Continents.
One Mission — Make Assets Traceable.

DTS International Group is the world's leading developer and manufacturer of forensic microdot technology. Founded over 26 years ago, DTS has deployed its technology across automotive OEM production lines, government fleets, agriculture, construction, marine and logistics sectors worldwide.

DTS microdots are currently mandated by the governments of South Africa and Taiwan — where every new vehicle must be microdot-marked at the point of manufacture. 27 OEM manufacturers across 4 continents trust DTS as their forensic marking partner.

0.7–1.0mm Diameter 10,000 per Asset 1,000°C Resistant 24 Characters UV Adhesive AI-Readable
Polymer film VIN dot

Polymer Film VIN Dot

Metallic VIN dot

Metallic VIN Dot

MSTR AI App
AI Technology

The MSTR App — AI Micro-STR Decoding in the Field.

The MSTR (Micro Short Tandem Repeat) app uses AI-powered image recognition to read DTS microdots directly from any smartphone camera. Field agents, police officers, and insurance investigators can verify asset ownership in seconds — anywhere in the world.

  • Smartphone camera reads dots in seconds
  • Cross-references EURODOT/TRACS asset register
  • Instantly confirms ownership and status
  • Available to law enforcement globally
  • Evidence-grade scan report generated automatically
Global Reach

Trusted Worldwide. Mandated by Governments.

27
OEM Manufacturers
4
Continents Deployed
2
Government Mandates (SA & Taiwan)
26
Years of Expertise
Global Partnership

NanoTag — DTS Global Distribution Partner

NanoTag is DTS International Group's global distribution and application partner, extending the reach of forensic microdot technology to markets including Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific. NanoTag's proven deployment model is the blueprint for the EURODOT European rollout.

Together, DTS and NanoTag have demonstrated that forensic microdot marking can be deployed at scale — from individual vehicles to fleet-wide OEM production line application.

Metallic Full VIN Dot
Metallic Dot — Full VIN or PIN · Up to 17 characters · 0.7mm
Key Advantages

Why DTS Microdots Are
Unmatched in the Market

Extreme Durability

Survives 1,000°C heat, chemical immersion, mechanical abrasion, saltwater, and decades of exposure. Truly permanent.

UV Invisible Adhesive

Invisible to the naked eye but detectable under UV light. Dots are applied with UV adhesive, bonding permanently to any surface.

AI-Powered Reading

The MSTR app decodes microdot identifiers from a standard smartphone camera in seconds — no specialist equipment needed.

Open LEA Access

Law enforcement agencies worldwide have direct access to the DTS verification database — no friction, no delays at the point of recovery.

Forensic Legal Evidence

DTS microdot evidence has been accepted in courts worldwide. Chain of custody, scan reports, and ownership verification are legally admissible.

OEM Scale Deployment

Proven on automotive OEM production lines — application in seconds per vehicle, at industrial scale, without slowing the manufacturing process.

The EURODOT Triple Partnership

ProTracs

ProTracs TRACS

Digital backbone — real-time tracking and incident management

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DTS

DTS Forensic Microdots

Physical layer — permanent forensic identifiers

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AA-Europe

AA-Europe Network

Recovery layer — pan-European field verification

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Get DTS Protection

Mark Every Asset. Protect Every Investment.

Contact us to discuss DTS forensic microdot application for your sector — from single units to full fleet or production line deployment.

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