Seeing Clearly: Security Detection Insights and Trends

Expert Insights: The Importance of Preventive Maintenance

[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 8, 2017 1:00:00 AM / by Matt Regan posted in Airport Security Services, EDS, Service, Security Strategy

With airport traffic continuing to grow, our service teams are focused on creating a new reality that use predictive and preventive maintenance to keep explosives detection systems (EDS) equipment proactively maintained, promptly serviced, and operating in peak condition.

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Four Things You Should Expect from Your Airport Screening Service Partner

[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 1, 2017 1:00:00 AM / by Michael Cavanaugh posted in Airport Security Services, EDS, Service, Security Strategy

With the busy vacation travel season upon us, keeping airport operations running smoothly is more important than ever. And interestingly, it’s not just summer travel that’s contributing to the record-breaking numbers in the airline industry.

The forecast volume is expected to top 3.96 billion passenger departures in 2017, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA)[i]. This forecast means more passengers, more international flights, and more cargo throughout the year.

And for airport security teams, managing that increased volume of baggage through the screening area means your explosives detection systems (EDS) equipment needs to run in tip-top condition—for longer periods and at a faster pace.  

The good news: choosing the right service partner for your EDS equipment can help you drive more value from your airport screening operations and keep your equipment running reliably for years to come—whatever the volume.

Here are four things you should expect when choosing the right service partner for your screening operations.

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Fixed versus Rotating Gantry: What Customers Should Know

[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 22, 2017 3:00:00 AM / by Samit Basu posted in EDS, Aviation Security, Security Strategy, CTX

Reliability. Performance. Service capability. 

These are the areas I advise customers to strongly evaluate as they upgrade their current explosives detection systems (EDS) from single or multi-view X-ray to computed tomography (CT) technology. Why? This is a costly, long-term investment in which making the right supplier choice is critical.

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The Benefits of the CTX 9800 at .5 Meters Per Second

[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 8, 2017 1:00:00 AM / by Dan Mahlum posted in Future Security Technology, ECAC Standard 3, EDS, Aviation Security, CTX

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Balancing Great Customer Service with Great Security

[fa icon="calendar'] May 9, 2017 1:00:00 AM / by Heather McArthur posted in Airport Security Services, Future Security Technology, ECAC Standard 3, EDS, Aviation Security, Security Strategy

Upgrading to Standard 3-approved explosives detection systems (EDS) takes resources and planning. The question then becomes, how to continue delivering a high level of customer service, while providing similarly high levels of security. A recent article in Aviation Security International Magazine provides insights from Monty Lutzker, our Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

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6 Characteristics of a Successful EDS Supplier Partnership

[fa icon="calendar'] May 2, 2017 1:00:00 AM / by Heather McArthur posted in Airport Security Services, ECAC Standard 3, EDS, Service, Aviation Security, Security Strategy

Communication. Responsiveness. Transparency. These are a few of the critical elements needed when airports are choosing a security partner to help them transition to Standard 3-approved explosives detection systems.

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Smooth Operations: The Energy Savings & Efficiency Gains of Totes

[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 14, 2017 12:00:00 AM / by Jimmy Dickerson posted in Future Security Technology, EDS, Aviation Security, CTX

 

As a security detection specialist, why am I so passionate about totes? For twenty-five years I worked at Southwest airlines in the Security field and was Manager of the Airport Security Technology group prior to my departure. I have first-hand experience on the impact of dealing with inefficient systems or lost bags. In my current role, I’m working side-by-side with different BHS companies integrating our CT EDS solutions for hold baggage screening. In doing this, I’ve seen the impact a well-designed tote system has on operations.

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UK Team Q&A: Lessons learned in the field

[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 21, 2016 12:00:00 AM / by Martin Parker posted in Airport Security Services, Future Security Technology, ECAC Standard 3, EDS, Service, Aviation Security, Security Strategy, CTX

By kick-starting the Standard 3 transition, UK Airports are playing a foundational role developing the process and best practices for European-wide adoption. Smiths Detection’s UK team has, to date, worked with more than fifteen airports conducting site surveys, working with baggage handling system (BHS) suppliers, integrators and contractors to assist in providing the optimum design and Standard 3 solution for each airport. By spending countless hours traveling the country listening to airports ranging in size and traffic from London Heathrow to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Smiths Detection’s sales team has gained priceless insight.

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Phased Approach: Why starting early is essential for a successful Standard 3 transition

[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 7, 2016 1:00:00 AM / by Nik Karnik posted in Airport Security Services, ECAC Standard 3, EDS, Aviation Security, CTX

For airports in Europe upgrading hold baggage screening infrastructure to Standard 3 capabilities, the facts are clear: by September 2018 in the UK and 2020 in continental Europe, all airports must screen checked baggage with an advanced explosives detection systems (EDS).

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