Smiths Detection Passenger Checkpoint CT Screening System Receives Department of Homeland Security Designation

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The HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX, produced by Smiths Detection, has been recognized by the Department of Homeland Security as a terrorism deterring technology under the SAFETY Act. This designation supports the technology's role in preventing and detecting acts of terrorism. The HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX features on the TSA Checkpoint Property Screening System Qualified Products list. Utilizing advanced CT imaging, it enhances passenger experience by allowing electronics and liquids in bags, while boasting superior energy efficiency and speed compared to competitors. Inder Reddy, President of Smiths Detection, emphasizes the technology's global deployment and commitment to security.

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• HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX receives SAFETY Act designation from the Department of Homeland Security.
• Featured on TSA's Checkpoint Property Screening System Qualified Products list.
• Utilizes advanced CT imaging technology for passenger convenience, retaining electronics and liquids in bags.
• Boasts the fastest belt speed and highest energy efficiency in its category, leading to reduced operational costs.

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 The HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX is recognized as a terrorism deterring technology under the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act

EDGEWOOD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and screening technology, today announces that its CT passenger screening system, the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX, has received official designation as a terrorism deterring technology from the Department of Homeland Security under the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act.

Under the Act, the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX is described as a technology “aimed at preventing, detecting, identifying, or deterring acts of terrorism, or limiting the harm that such acts might otherwise cause.”

In addition to the SAFETY Act Designation, the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX features on the Transport Security Administration’s (TSA) Checkpoint Property Screening System Qualified Products list for base, medium and large configurations and the TSA’s Acceptable Capability List.

The HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX uses CT (computed tomography) imaging and advanced digital technology to produce high quality 3D X-rays of the contents of a cabin baggage. The scanner allows for electronics and liquids to remain in bags, increasing passenger throughput and enhancing the overall passenger experience. The images produced with CT scanning technology can be further enhanced with Smiths Detection’s sophisticated object recognition algorithm software iCMORE to help identify concealed threats or contraband. The HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX also boasts the fastest belt speed and highest energy efficiency of any similar product on the market – leading to a lower cost of ownership and reducing energy demand.

President Smiths Detection Inc, Inder Reddy, said “This is a significant milestone for Smiths Detection and the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX, and speaks to the calibre of our technology, the people behind it and our mission to make the world a safer place. This is already one of the most widely deployed CT passenger checkpoints in the world, and with this designation we can give further confidence to our customers in the USA and around the globe on the quality of this equipment.”

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ABOUT SMITHS DETECTION

Smiths Detection, a division of Smiths Group, is a global leader in inspection and detection technologies for the air transport, ports and borders, armed forces and urban security markets. With more than 70 years of experience in the field, we offer the necessary solutions to protect society from the threats posed by explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemical agents, biological threats, and narcotics – helping to make the world a safer place.

To find out more please visit: www.smithsdetection.com

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FAQ

What is the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX?

The HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX is a passenger screening system by Smiths Detection that uses CT imaging technology for enhanced security.

What recognition has the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX received?

It has been recognized as a terrorism deterring technology by the Department of Homeland Security under the SAFETY Act.

How does the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX improve passenger experience?

It allows passengers to keep electronics and liquids in their bags, improving throughput at security checkpoints.

What are the key features of the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX?

It features advanced CT imaging, high energy efficiency, and is the fastest in its category.

Is the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX listed by the TSA?

Yes, it is included on the TSA's Checkpoint Property Screening System Qualified Products list.