The new Telescopic Manipulator is an up-graded version with a longer reach and the ability to lift and move a larger suspect Improvised Explosive Device (IED).The Telescopic Manipulator is manufactured from non-magnetic material and has been specifically designed to enable disposal operators to handle explosive devices and dangerous materials from a relatively safe distance. It can be used in conjunction with the Explosive Disruption Shield to provide an even higher level of protection for the operator.