Agilent Deploys Next Generation Explosive Detection System at London Heathrow Airport
November 29 2022 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Innovative Insight200M liquid explosive detection system will
further increase airport security and safety, and speed up
passenger throughput
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the
deployment of the next generation of alarm resolution technology
for checkpoints throughout London Heathrow airport, delivering
advanced security and efficiency. The Insight200M from Agilent
ensures increased safety on planes while improving passenger
experience at airports.
The ban on liquids in carry-on luggage was slowly lifted to
allow baby food, medicinal items, and duty-free items, and there is
a continuous shift to further simplify the experience at
checkpoints while maintaining security. This shift has led to the
adoption of new computed tomography X-ray (CT) screening technology
in place of conventional X-ray systems. Heathrow has announced the
rollout of the new CT security equipment throughout the airport
over the next few years, however it requires an advanced alarm
resolution system, such as the Insight200M, to be in place after
the primary screening to resolve alarms and ensure safety while
maintaining passenger satisfaction.
The Insight200M liquid explosive detection system (LEDS) is ECAC
standard 3 Type A & B certified and provides cutting-edge
technology that works alongside CT systems. It enables increased
passenger throughput, as the Insight200M has a low false alarm
rate, ensuring that items are screened quickly with the high
detection rate.
“As one of the world’s premier travel hubs, Heathrow airport’s
deployment of Insight200M systems continues a strong partnership
that started with Cobalt Light Systems (now part of Agilent) in
2013,” said Geoff Winkett, vice president and general manager of
Molecular Spectroscopy at Agilent. “The new fleet has been deployed
at Heathrow throughout the busy summer months with minimal impact
to operations due to the dedication of the Agilent and Heathrow
teams.”
While the 100 mL rule for liquids will remain in place for all
passengers travelling through the UK for the foreseeable future,
once CT and Insight200M solutions are deployed, this security
solution could potentially end the requirement for passengers to
remove liquids and laptops from cabin baggage when passing through
security.
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