INDUSTR Y N EWS Microsemi Acquires Brijot Imaging Technology and Assets
Microsemi Corporation has acquired the millimetre wave technology and related assets of privately-held Brijot Imaging Systems, Inc. Microsemi believes that its existing millimetre wave technology, coupled with the technology just acquired, will enable Microsemi to assume a leadership position in passive millimetre wave imaging solutions with an offering of products that play a key role in detection of weapons and contraband in airports, military branches, and government and law enforcement agencies. Microsemi’s product offering will include the industry’s first millimetre wave wand solution for touchless pat downs and will also support customers who need solutions that prevent internal loss and promote workplace safety.
Analogic’s COBRA Checkpoint CT System Achieves European Standard
Analogic Corporation’s COBRA® checkpoint/ carry-on CT system has successfully met the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) standard for screening liquids/aerosols/gels in two different operational modes. The COBRA successfully met that standard in Type D operations, where liquids/aerosols/ gels remain inside passenger carry-on bags, as well as in Type D+ operations, where both liquids/aerosols/gels and complex electronics, such as laptop computers, remain in carry-on baggage.
Analogic’s COBRA checkpoint solution is designed to drive up to 30% higher baggage throughput and lower false alarm rates compared to conventional X-ray scanners. The COBRA’s superior performance enables airports to use fewer checkpoint lanes, therefore reducing operating and commissioning costs, while improving the passenger experience. CT technology provides a cost-effective alternative to conventional X-ray with the benefits of superior security screening, faster throughput, and 3D imaging.
Thailand, Romania, Holland & Canada Purchase L3’s eXaminer® XLB
L-3 Security & Detection Systems has received multiple contracts for its eXaminer® XLB explosives detection system (EDS) from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the Airport Authority of Thailand and the Bucharest Otopeni International Airport. It has also been awarded a five-year standing offer to supply the systems to the Canadian government.
Morpho Installs e-Gates at Marseille Provence Airport
Morpho has installed 4 e-gates at Marseille Provence Airport under the PARAFE* programme which carries out biometric identification of passport holders at borders. This is the first deployment of PARAFE e-gates outside of Paris. Morpho’s technology will enable Marseille airport to improve the passenger experience by reducing waiting times and enhancing security. Under PARAFE, 27 e-gates have been installed in Paris Charles De Gaulle and Paris Orly airports.
The system can be used by all persons over the age of 18 travelling on a European passport, after registration with the French border police. Registration, which is free and takes only a few minutes, is valid in any airport equipped with PARAFE e-gates. Since May 2012, holders of new biometric French passports (issued after July 2009) have been able to use PARAFE e-gates without registering as they can be identified based on the fingerprints already stored in the chip of their passports.
SAIC Awarded Contract by Transportation Security Administration
Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc., a Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) company, was awarded a prime contract by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to provide systems equipment, installation, training and maintenance services for
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CT-80DR+ Reduced-Size Explosive Detection Systems (RSEDS). The delivery order has a three-year base period of performance and a total contract value of approximately $20 million, and was awarded under an indefinite- delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year period of performance and a total contract value of approximately $127 million. Work will be performed primarily in Vista, California.
Morpho Detection’s CTX 5800 Certified by Israel Security Agency
Morpho Detection, Inc. (MDI) has announced its compact-design CTX explosives detection system (EDS), the CTX 5800™, is now certified by the Israel Security Agency (ISA) for aviation hold baggage screening in Israel.
Designed to assist small- and mid-sized airports to take advantage of computed tomography (CT) technology, CTX 5800 combines industry-leading imaging and data collection in a smaller and lighter solution. As a result, CTX 5800 can help airports maximize effectiveness and efficiency of their hold baggage screening operations, while planning for evolving threats and future expansion. With a baggage throughput ranging from 400 to 450 bags per hour (BPH), CTX 5800 can help airport operators drive down operational costs and increase return on investment (ROI) for security screening infrastructure. CTX 5800 uses the innovative data acquisition system Clarity to offer identical imaging and data collection capabilities as its larger counterpart EDS, the TSA-certified and E.U. Standard 3-approved CTX 9800 DSi™.
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I-SEC Expands into Switzerland and Italy
I-SEC has been awarded several new contracts with a major American airline to provide security and integrated services (combined security and passenger handling) at major cities in Europe.
I-SEC will provide TSA compliant services, combined with passenger customer service, at this airline's European stations. This new contract marks the continuous expansion of I-SEC in Europe. With the addition of Italy and Switzerland, I-SEC will now operate in 11 European countries, providing specialised security services and more.
August 2012 Aviationsecurityinternational
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