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The
US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has installed 28 Smiths Detection
Advanced Threat Identification X-rays
(aTiX) system units at Denver International airport. Denver is the second
airport to complete a full switch to the advanced systems.
Following a successful field trial at Albuquerque’s international airport, the TSA
recently replaced all eight security checkpoint lanes with aTiX units. Additionally, the TSA deployed four aTiX units as part of the
Checkpoint Evolution prototype at Baltimore/Washington International Airport which also included Smith Detection’s advanced automated
security inspection process iLane.
Stephen Phipson, Group Managing Director of Smiths Detection,
said, “aTiX technology represents a major breakthrough in checkpoint security that will benefit the traveling public
worldwide. We are pleased to be working with TSA to offer this advancement throughout the
U.S. aTiX is already deployed extensively in the UK and it has the potential to diminish throughput time for passengers.”
Unlike conventional X-ray systems, aTiX captures multiple views of carry-on bags in a single sweep. The system also includes powerful
software algorithms which help the operator detect potentially harmful items. This software can be easily upgraded to meet any future threat
needs.
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