Explosives Detection News
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Amerigo Scientific's New Lab Offering: S-Silver SERS Substrates
Amerigo Scientific, a distributor focused on providing critical products and services to biomedical and life science communities, announced the launch of its latest innovation in the field of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) – S-Silver SERS substrates. With this exciting addition to its extensive product portfolio, Amerigo Scientific aims to empower researchers, scientists, and ...
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Agilent Deploys Next Generation Explosive Detection System at London Heathrow Airport
Agilent Technologies Inc. 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, ...
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VQB Wins $1 Million to Commercialize System for Early Detection of DPN
VisionQuest Biomedical founder and CEO Peter Soliz (PhD) has just been awarded a $1 million Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program (CRP) grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (part of the US National Institutes of Health) for his work on early detection of DPN. With the support of this grant, Dr. Soliz will develop a commercial prototype and seek FDA ...
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2060 the NIR Analyzer
Metrohm Process Analytics presents the new member of the 2060 platform: the 2060 The NIR Analyzer. With its high throughput spectrograph design, this process analyzer is the perfect solution for inline process monitoring of multiple parameters at the same time. ...
By Metrohm AG
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CBRNe Market (Chem/Bio/Rad/Nuke/Explosives Detection) to grow >150% in next 5 years
CBRNe Market (Chem/Bio/Rad/Nuke/Explosives Detection) to grow >150% in next 5 years. Exciting market report that factors in Russia's current behavior ...
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Infrasolid GmbH becomes part of the IST group
Innovative Sensor Technology IST AG announces the take-over of the management of Infrasolid GmbH. As one of the leading suppliers of physical, chemical and biological sensors, IST AG will expand its product portfolio to include thermal IR radiation sources used in the field of Infrared (IR) analysis and in the near-infrared (NIR) range. Infrasolid GmbH was founded in May 2017 as a spin-off of the ...
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New Atmospheric Plasma Applications Catalogue
Hiden Analytical develops and supplies instruments for a new era of analysis of ions, radicals and neutrals from high pressure plasmas. The latest in the range of application showcase brochures, Atmospheric Plasma Applications, offers an insight into the applications that Hiden’s atmospheric plasma range address. The Hiden instruments for atmospheric plasma analysis include the HPR-60 ...
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Narita International Airport selects Smiths Detection`s automatic tray disinfection technology for safer travel
Narita International Airport is Japan’s busiest airport and the first to acquire the Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) implemented by Airports Council International (ACI)[1]. Smiths Detection will assist Narita Airport to install 62 units of Ultraviolet (UV) light tray disinfection equipment in its latest effort to enable safer travel. The UV disinfection equipment will be integrated with ...
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From the British Army to Smiths Detection
A 365 day notice period sounds like a long time, but when it’s all you’ve got give up a career and start over it seems like it’s gone in the blink of an eye. After giving his years notice Marks initial excitement turned to doubt. He began asking himself questions like “Have I done the right thing?” and “Will I regret leaving?”, however as time went on it ...
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Smiths Detection provides automatic detection of lithium batteries with algorithm for HI-SCAN 10080 EDX-2is
Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies, today announces it has launched a new lithium batteries algorithm for the HI-SCAN 10080 EDX-2is, 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, ...
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Heathrow selects Smiths Detection for its next generation cabin baggage and security screening equipment
Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies, today announces that it has been chosen to supply integrated checkpoints throughout Heathrow Airport, featuring the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX computed tomography X-rays, to deliver an advanced level of security and efficiency. The ECAC EDS CB C3 approved CT systems will see Heathrow meet the highest regulatory ...
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Smiths Detection to supply checkpoint security screening equipment to Kuwait International Airport
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-SCAN 6040 CTiX computed tomography (CT) X-rays, which allow passengers to leave electronic ...
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Technology, values and an inclusive culture
Choose to challenge In the middle of 2020 during a global pandemic, Reshma Shetty decided to join Smiths Detection as a Senior Test Engineering Manager based in Bangalore, India. Reshma’s gained her extensive experience in a completely different sector – Telecommunications, Networking and Projector – and she knew little about the company, its products, or its values. However, ...
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Volcanic activity and imminent eruptions can be detected with a novel new lightning warning system
In 2020 alone, the Smithsonian Institution recorded 67 confirmed volcanic eruptions from 63 different volcanoes. Of these recorded instances, 22 were from new eruptions that began within the year. Volcanoes are an incredible force of nature made even more incredible with the addition of plume lightning, which can be spectacular. When a volcanic eruption is imminent, there are government ...
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Block MEMS Receives Tibbetts Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration
Block MEMS, a developer of chemical detection products for safety and security, recently was honored by the Small Business Administration (SBA) with a Tibbetts Award for technological achievements and commercial success involving its laser-based chemical detection systems. Block's products are used to protect people from chemical threats at distances of hundreds of meters away. Past Tibbetts ...
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Smiths Detection to supply the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) with Explosives Trace Detection (ETD) Systems
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 new ETDs are in ...
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Smiths Detection expands IONSCAN 600 capabilities to detect Spice
Smiths Detection, a leading threat detection and security technology company, announces that it has developed the capability to detect synthetic cannabinoids, commonly known as Spice or K2, with its IONSCAN 600 trace detection solution. This development comes following an extensive R&D process and testing trials with major correctional institutions around the world and expands the IONSCAN ...
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Smiths Detection’s HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX receives approved status from Israeli Prime Minister’s Office
Smiths Detection, a leading threat-detection and security technology company, today announces that, with the support of its local partner Eastronics, the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX has been formally approved by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office (IPMO) for use by state ministries and all Israeli entities regulated by the IPMO. The HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX, which has TSA AT-2 and CPSS certification as ...
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Smiths Detection Inc. receives a $90.8M IDIQ contract to manufacture Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) Adapter for US Department of Defense
Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI), a global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies, announced it will initiate manufacturing of the Solid Liquid Adapter (SLA) following an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) award, worth potentially $90.8M over a maximum nine (9) year ordering period, with the US Department of Defense (DoD). The SLA adds new and expanded detection and ...
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Smiths Detection announces first US explosives detection system integration with tote-based baggage handling system
Smiths Detection integrated its explosive detection system (EDS) CTX 9800 DSi with a new tote-based Baggage Handling System (BHS) in Terminal 1 at the San Francisco Airport (SFO). The project marks the first use of a tote-based baggage handling system in the US. In a tote-based BHS, every checked bag is placed in an individual-controlled tray or ‘tote’ equipped with a RFID chip to ...
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