Aviation security

Revolutionary X-ray Technology From Australia to Transform American Airport Security

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Friday, May 28, 2021
Radiography, Radiation, Electromagnetic radiation, Security, Aviation security, Explosive detection, Radiology, Access control, X-ray generator, X-ray tube, X-ray machine, X-ray

SEATTLE, Wash., May 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Australian company, Micro-X has chosen SeaTac, Washington State, as its US headquarters as it expands its capabilities to better support their rapidly growing business.

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  • SEATTLE, Wash., May 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Australian company, Micro-X has chosen SeaTac, Washington State, as its US headquarters as it expands its capabilities to better support their rapidly growing business.
  • It could transform airport security across America, enabling faster and more reliable X-ray baggage screening, reimagining airport checkpoints.
  • "Our mobile X-ray machines are available now for use in public and military hospitals.
  • The patented invention that makes all these ideas possible is inside our 3.3 lb x-ray tube which replaces a conventional x-ray tube weighing more than 44 lbs.

Telos Appoints TSA Veteran Nathan Lefebvre to Oversee Digital Identity Offerings

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Loudoun County, Virginia, Telos, Aftermath of the September 11 attacks, Transportation Security Administration, TSA, Agencies of the United States government, Aviation security, United States federal executive departments, Executive branch of the United States government

Lefebvre brings more than 20 years of experience to the role, having led major transportation security and screening programs for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and several leading technology companies.

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  • Lefebvre brings more than 20 years of experience to the role, having led major transportation security and screening programs for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and several leading technology companies.
  • Nathans extensive experience working with TSA will no doubt prove invaluable as we increase the momentum of our digital identity business, said John B.
  • Having witnessed firsthand the rapid emergence of digital identity technology in the transportation domain, I am excited at the opportunity to manage digital transformation initiatives leveraging Telos IDTrust360 platform, said Lefebvre.
  • Telos has a sterling reputation as an innovative leader in identity and cybersecurity technologies, and its great to be part of the team.

Smiths Detection’s HI-SCAN 145180-2is pro has been “Qualified” by TSA for Cargo use

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Software, Defense, Other Defense, Technology, Logistics, Supply chain management, Air, Transport, Security, Medicine, Smiths Group, Screening, Aviation security, Articles, Health sciences, HI-SCAN 145180-2is pro, Smiths Detection

The ACSTL serves as TSAs official guide for regulated parties to use when procuring screening devices and associated trace consumables in accordance with TSA approved security programs.

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  • The ACSTL serves as TSAs official guide for regulated parties to use when procuring screening devices and associated trace consumables in accordance with TSA approved security programs.
  • The HI-SCAN 145180-2is pro is a fast and effective inspection system that is specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of air cargo screening.
  • Through this state-of-the-art screening system we are able to provide air cargo operators with both confidence and compliance.
  • Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports and borders, defence and urban security markets.

Rapiscan Systems Achieves TSA Air Cargo Approval With Newly Launched Itemiser® 5X Trace Detector

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Rapiscan Systems, Rapiscan, Aviation security, Articles, Security, Explosive detection, Privacy, Aftermath of the September 11 attacks, Transportation in the United States

Rapiscan Systems , experts in security screening and detection technologies, has focused on innovation and reliability when developing the Itemiser 5X Trace Detector.

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  • Rapiscan Systems , experts in security screening and detection technologies, has focused on innovation and reliability when developing the Itemiser 5X Trace Detector.
  • The Itemiser 5X has met the requirements to be listed as Approved technology on the TSA's Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL).
  • The cargo functionality of the Detector can be used outside the USA for cargo screening operations.
  • "We are pleased to have achieved the milestone of TSA approval with the Itemiser 5x," says Mal Maginnis, President Rapiscan Systems.

Rapiscan Systems Achieves TSA Air Cargo Approval With Newly Launched Itemiser® 5X Trace Detector

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Rapiscan Systems, Rapiscan, Aviation security, Articles, Security, Explosive detection, Privacy, Aftermath of the September 11 attacks, Transportation in the United States

Rapiscan Systems , experts in security screening and detection technologies, has focused on innovation and reliability when developing the Itemiser 5X Trace Detector.

Key Points: 
  • Rapiscan Systems , experts in security screening and detection technologies, has focused on innovation and reliability when developing the Itemiser 5X Trace Detector.
  • The Itemiser 5X has met the requirements to be listed as Approved technology on the TSA's Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL).
  • The cargo functionality of the Detector can be used outside the USA for cargo screening operations.
  • "We are pleased to have achieved the milestone of TSA approval with the Itemiser 5x," says Mal Maginnis, President Rapiscan Systems.

Health, Security and Identity Experts to Explore How Risk-based Safety Can Help Business Reopen and Create Safer Workplace

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Aftermath of the September 11 attacks, United States Department of Homeland Security, Aviation security, Transportation Security Administration, Transportation in the United States, TSA PreCheck, Technology Student Association, Articles, Agencies of the United States government, Student organizations

The discussion will focus on finding a solution that delivers accurate, authentic, real-time health verification of COVID-19 testing and vaccination status while protecting individuals' privacy and identity.

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  • The discussion will focus on finding a solution that delivers accurate, authentic, real-time health verification of COVID-19 testing and vaccination status while protecting individuals' privacy and identity.
  • The Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) response after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks can be used as a model approach.
  • The TSA faced a similar challenge in finding a way to keep our airlines safe while ensuring secure identity checks, as well.
  • Click here for more information and to register for this timely virtual roundtable, The evolution of risk-based safety: from TSA PreCheck to COVID-19.

Global Handheld Backscatter X-Ray Devices Market to 2025 with Rapiscan Systems & Viken Detection Dominating

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Aviation security, Explosive detection, Radiography, Backscatter X-ray, Rapiscan Systems, Backscatter, Handheld game console, ATI Technologies, Articles, Human activities, Computing

DUBLIN, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Handheld Backscatter X-Ray Devices Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2020 - 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Handheld Backscatter X-Ray Devices Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2020 - 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Handheld Backscatter X-ray Devices Market was valued at USD 5.3 million in 2019, and it is expected to reach USD 64.6 million by 2025, registering a CAGR of 6.2%, from 2020 to 2025.
  • The custom and border protection (CBP) organizations are some of the prominent end-users of handheld backscatter X-ray devices.
  • Key players are Rapiscan Systems Inc. (a part of OSI Sytems Inc.), Viken Detection (formerly Heuresis Inc.), etc.

Smiths Detection to supply the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) with Explosives Trace Detection (ETD) Systems

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Software, Defense, Other Defense, Hardware, Data management, Technology, Air, Transport, Articles, Security, Aftermath of the September 11 attacks, Transportation in the United States, Aviation security, Aviation, Ion-mobility spectrometry, Mass spectrometry, Explosives trace detector, Smiths Group, Transportation Security Administration, ETD, IONSCAN 500DT, Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies, has been awarded a contract for over $4 million by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to supply IONSCAN 500 DT Explosives Trace Detection Systems (ETD), an explosives trace detector, to airports across the US over the next two years, including on-site service maintenance.

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  • Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies, has been awarded a contract for over $4 million by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to supply IONSCAN 500 DT Explosives Trace Detection Systems (ETD), an explosives trace detector, to airports across the US over the next two years, including on-site service maintenance.
  • The IONSCAN 500DT , certified on the TSA Qualified Products List for security screening, utilizes Ion Mobility Spectroscopy (IMS) to perform trace analysis of explosives in seconds.
  • Shan Hood, President of Smiths Detection Inc., comments: Our mission is to make the world a safer place by providing our customers with the most advanced detection technologies.
  • Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports and borders, defense and urban security markets.

X-Ray Security Screening System Market Revenue to Cross USD 4 Bn by 2026: Global Market Insights, Inc.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Medicine, Medical tests, Prevention, Medical terminology, Screening, Cancer screening, Health sciences, Aviation security

SELBYVILLE, Del., Nov. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --According to the latest report "X-Ray Security Screening System Market by Component (Solution, Service), Type (Product Screening, People Screening), End-Use (Government, Commercial, Transportation), Regional Outlook, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast 2026", by Global Market Insights, Inc., the market valuation of x-ray security screening systems will cross $4 billion by 2026.

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  • SELBYVILLE, Del., Nov. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --According to the latest report "X-Ray Security Screening System Market by Component (Solution, Service), Type (Product Screening, People Screening), End-Use (Government, Commercial, Transportation), Regional Outlook, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast 2026", by Global Market Insights, Inc., the market valuation of x-ray security screening systems will cross $4 billion by 2026.
  • The rise in the number of terrorist attacks globally has surged the demand for advanced X-ray security screening systems.
  • Asia Pacific's X-ray security screening system market is expected to observe significant growth during the forecast period.
  • Some major findings of the X-ray security screening system market report are:
    The advent of AI technology, which further reduces human involvement in the screening process, will drive the demand for advanced X-ray security screening systems.

Integrated Defense and Security Solutions Awarded Contract to Advance Airport Screening

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Technology, Other Defense, Contracts, Engineering, Homeland security, Chemicals, Plastics, Aerospace, Congressional News, Views, Manufacturing, Public policy, Government, Defense, Small business, Other Transport, Security, Maritime, Air, Transport, Professional services, Software, Internet, Hardware, Aftermath of the September 11 attacks, Transportation in the United States, Transportation Security Administration, Aviation security, Articles, Security, Explosive detection, Radiography, Human activities

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201109005629/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201109005629/en/
    This integration will, if successful, also create important new enhancements for screening narcotics in international mail.
  • Integrated Defense and Security Solutions is a small business security technology manufacturer based in Boxborough, Massachusetts.
  • The company was founded in 2012 by a team of security experts with the goal of developing security solutions to address current and future threats to aviation.
  • The DETECT 1000 has received certification by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) for explosives detection.