L-3 Receives TSA Certification for eXaminer® XLB and ProVision™
L-3 Security & Detection Systems has announced its eXaminer XLB high- resolution 3-D image data for explosives detection by combining helical
performance explosives detection system (EDS) has been certified by the CT with dual-energy imaging. Using 3-D Continuous Flow CT technology,
Transportation Security Administration (TSA). the XLB generates high-resolution colour images in real time. With
“With TSA certification of the XLB, L-3 can offer airports the choice advanced tools that include 360-degree rotational views of entire bags
of three certified systems in the eXaminer family (SX, 3DX, XLB) across and individual threat objects, operators can quickly and confidently clear
the reduced size, medium and high speed categories,” said Thomas M. bags for flight or designate bags for search.
Ripp, president of L-3 Security & Detection Systems. “By delivering a The TSA has also approved the ProVision active millimetre wave
configurable, networkable family of screening systems that maximize advanced imaging technology (AIT) system for use in aviation checkpoints.
detection while lowering the cost of ownership, we are working to ensure The approval follows rigorous testing over the past two years.
that airports of every size can deploy the optimal system for their unique The active millimetre wave technology employed in the ProVision uses
operating requirements.” harmless radio waves. Threat substances made from virtually any material
The certification of the eXaminer XLB represents another key milestone can be found with the ProVision, including weapons, explosives, narcotics,
in the partnership between L-3 and Analogic that has spanned over 10 bomb-making components and other contraband.
years. Sales, integration and maintenance support services are provided by More than 200 ProVision systems are deployed worldwide to protect
L-3 and the system is designed and manufactured by Analogic. critical airports and other facilities that include federal and state courthouses,
The eXaminer XLB features a meter-wide tunnel and generates high- correctional institutions, embassies and border crossings.
MagShoe™ Wins Chinese Tender for Xinjiang Province
IDO Security, Inc., developer of the MagShoe™ “shoes-on” weapons metal detection system, has announced that the
company has won a tender in China for installation of new MagShoe units.
Mr. Dani Werber, International Marketing Manager of IDO Security Ltd., stated, “We have won a tender in China to install
MagShoe units in all of Xinjiang province’s international and regional airports. There are 12 Airports in Xinjiang province,
including Urumqi, Kashi, Yining, Korla, Aksu, Hetian, Altay, Kuche, Tacheng, Narati and Qiemo; all are to be equipped with
the MagShoe system.”
Mr. Werber further stated, “Out of the 12 airports, the largest installation of MagShoe units is in Urumqi International Airport
-- the Central Airport of Xinjiang province and one of China’s six major airports. This airport alone has connections with more than
60 large and medium cities nationwide and many cities in Central Asia, the Middle East, Russia and other countries.”
Brijot Launch New
TSA Approves
Whole Body Imaging Solutions
Astrophysics’ Cargo Scanners
Brijot Imaging Systems, Inc. has launched two new solutions in their suite of people screening The Transportation Security Administration will require the
technology—SafeScreen™ and MobileScan™. 100% screening of cargo transported on passenger aircraft
With its small footprint, SafeScreen was specifically designed to address the infrastructure by 3 August 2010. Astrophysics has five XIS Series models
and operational challenges currently faced by many airports and other facilities that have pending approval for such purposes while the XIS-6545DV
limited space to incorporate large-scale technologies that typically have slower throughput and XIS-100XDV have already been approved by TSA.
and larger footprint and power requirements. SafeScreen is highly compact and can be Thus, the XIS-6545DV and XIS-100XDV may be used
coupled with existing passenger screening solutions for an added layer of security to enhance by airlines, freight forwarders and other cargo carriers to
primary screening capabilities and throughput. It detects smaller objects, offers a low total comply with the August 2010 deadline.
cost of ownership and requires minimal training and maintenance. The XIS-6545DV and XIS-100XDV are multi-purpose
MobileScan, the industry’s first fully portable whole body imaging system, is a self-contained systems with dual 19” LCD colour monitors which
unit on wheels. It can be easily moved, plugged in and operational within minutes of arrival at any generate two perspectives per object, allowing operators
location without changing the existing infrastructure. MobileScan is ideal for both primary screening to screen objects with precision and speed. The XIS
and secondary screening, or for use in conjunction with intelligence for random screening. Series includes unprecedented 6 colour imaging, review
Both systems, built on Brijot’s patented GEN 2 millimetre wave technology, readily detect image annotation, and atomic z-number measurement.
metallic and non-metallic items concealed objects under or in a person’s clothes such as liquids, Furthermore, the XIS Series standard features include user-
explosives, weapons, drugs or cash without emitting any radiation or energy, making the systems friendly Windows XP software, edge enhancement imaging,
safe, while also protecting personal privacy, since no anatomical details are revealed. SafeScreen material discrimination, 50,000 image archive, and real time
is immediately ready for acquisition by government agencies and will be available to resellers and continuous diagnostics.
their end-users later this year. MobileScan is in full production and generally available.
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