Smiths Detection, a provider of threat detection and security screening technologies, today announces that it is partnering with Flughafen Zürich AG (Zurich Airport) to trial the use of the industry-leading HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX Model S carry-on baggage X-ray scanners and the iLane A20 ATRS, the smart ...

Smiths Detection today announces that it has launched the SDX 10060 XDi, a X-ray scanner powered by diffraction technology. X-ray Diffraction (XRD) is inspection technology offering highly accurate material discrimination and substance identification based on an object’s molecular structure. ...

Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies, today announces that it will supply Fukuoka International Airport Co., Ltd with 12 HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX X-ray scanners and 12 automatic tray return systems, the iLane A20. The technology will be in use at the Nor...

Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and screening technology, today announces that it has been selected for EU funding as part of a consortium to develop an intelligent customs border control screening system (BAG-INTEL) that will automatically detect narcotics in passenger baggage...

Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies, today announces that it will supply Munich Airport with 60 HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX carry-on baggage scanners, which should see more than 30 million annual passengers* speed through security screening in a third of t...

Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies, has announced the availability of the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX for the Indian market. The advanced cabin baggage screening system is based on Computed Tomography (CT) technology for passenger checkpoint scanners....

The latest investment by London Southend Airport has now been completed with two new baggage x-ray machines able to process up to 3,600 bags every hour. The airport recently announced a new trial lane within security which allows passengers to leave liquids and laptops within bags taken onboard t...

Smiths Detection has launched a new lithium batteries algorithm for its its dual-view air cargo and checked-baggage screening system. The algorithm will provide automatic detection of lithium batteries in all freight and baggage screened for explosives by the HI-SCAN 10080 EDX-2is, reducing the b...

Smiths Detection, a leading threat-detection and security-technology company, will supply a full suite of passenger baggage screening equipment for Kuwait’s new International Airport Terminal 2, which is currently under construction. The contract includes the supply and installation of 70 x Hi-...

London Southend Airport is trialling a new cabin baggage screening system to enhance the passenger journey. Where the equipment is being trialled, passengers will find they can leave liquids and laptops within their bags as they travel through security. This may also reduce contact arising from bagg...

Smiths Detection, a leading detection and security company, has launched iCMORE detection algorithms for lithium batteries and dangerous goods for use by its HI-SCAN 10080 XCT scanner, becoming its first explosive-detection system (EDS) to offer these options. The algorithms enhance the scanner’s ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has no historic parallels in terms of impact on aviation. The roadmap to recovery is not yet entirely clear, but what is clear is that airports will not be able to return to usual operations when restrictions are lifted. The end-to-end airport experience will have to be adapte...