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title: Morpho Detection | Seeing Clearly Blog | Dan Mahlum
description: As Director of Product Management for Explosives Detection Systems, Daniel Mahlum brings extensive knowledge of imaging and detection technologies, including X-ray and Computed Tomography, to Smiths Detection (formerly Morpho Detection). With more than fifteen years of experience at the company, he has led teams focused on checkpoint product platforms and global product management—bringing more than twenty products to market. A former business development and product consultant for Gemini Design, Dan holds a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Decision Systems from San Diego State University.
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# Seeing Clearly: Security Detection Insights and Trends

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## Dan Mahlum

As Director of Product Management for Explosives Detection Systems, Daniel Mahlum brings extensive knowledge of imaging and detection technologies, including X-ray and Computed Tomography, to Smiths Detection (formerly Morpho Detection). With more than fifteen years of experience at the company, he has led teams focused on checkpoint product platforms and global product management—bringing more than twenty products to market. A former business development and product consultant for Gemini Design, Dan holds a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Decision Systems from San Diego State University.

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## [The Benefits of the CTX 9800 at .5 Meters Per Second](https://www.morphodetection.com/blog/benefits-of-the-ctx-9800-at-.5-meters-per-second)

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