Smiths Detection Checked Baggage Screener Achieves Lab Certification for Detection of Homemade Explosives
June 12 2017 - 10:56AM
Business Wire
Smiths Detection announced its high-speed checked baggage
screener HI-SCAN 10080 XCT has achieved laboratory certification
for homemade explosives (HME) detection, based on TSA’s
requirements for automated detection of explosives. This newest
achievement follows certification for detection of conventional
explosives received in 2013.
A dual-energy line scanner utilizing both 3D volumetric Computed
Tomography (CT) imaging and X-ray technology, the HI-SCAN 10080 XCT
is a next-generation high-speed checked baggage explosives
detection system (EDS). Its large tunnel accommodates out-of-gauge
bags, helping to speed up the screening process and reduce costs
related to inefficiencies of older checked baggage screeners. Since
XCT easily integrates into both new and current baggage handling
systems, it will help the US’s largest airports save annual capital
costs while positioning their operations for future growth.
The latest TSA certification, based on the requirements for the
“TSA Electronic Baggage Screening Program (EBSP) Requirements for
Automated Detection of Explosives,” formed out of a Congressional
mandate for the screening of all passenger checked baggage for
concealed explosives.
“This recent certification from TSA is the latest
acknowledgement that Smiths Detection continues to innovate
best-in-class security screening technology. We are recognized
around the world for using our expertise to help airports and
aviation authorities develop and implement solutions that meet
their the most recent requirements to protect passengers, reduce
costs and plan for the future,” said Richard Ingram, President of
Smiths Detection.
In addition to the certifications, HI-SCAN 10080 XCT has
qualified under the U.S. Safety Act, which encourages companies to
develop anti-terrorism technology.
To learn more about the HI-SCAN 10080 XCT, click here. For the
full line of Smiths Detection products, including more on the
HI-SCAN series, click here.
Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, is a global leader in
threat detection and screening technologies for military, air
transportation, homeland security and emergency response markets.
Our experience and history across more than 40 years at the
frontline, enables us to provide unrivalled levels of expertise to
detect and identify constantly changing chemical, radiological,
nuclear and explosive threats, as well as weapons, dangerous goods,
contraband and narcotics.
Our goal is simple – to provide security, peace of mind and
freedom of movement upon which the world depends. For more
information visit www.smithsdetection.com
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