Smiths flies into Albuquerque
Smiths Detection, part of the technology business Smiths Group, has deployed its advanced X-ray checkpoint systems in a US airport for the first time.
Smiths has installed eight of its Advanced Threat Identification X-rays (aTiX) machines (pictured) at Albuquerque’s international airport. aTix can automatically detect explosives and liquids.
Smiths Detection managing director Stephen Phipson said the system represented a giant step forward in checkpoint screening, helping security officers' ability to detect potential threats. “With its multiple views generating clear images, it provides a revolutionary advance in threat detection and is already widely used in the UK. It represents a strategic growth opportunity for Smiths Detection both in the US and the rest of the world,” he added.
