Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security screening, and a business of Smiths Group, announced a major step forward in aviation security technology. Working in partnership with SeeTrue, a provider of AI-based threat detection software, Smiths Detection has successfully integrated
and tested SeeTrue’s technology into their advanced CT security checkpoint systems with the
combined solution now ready for immediate implementation pending certification.
SeeTrue’s Prohibited Items Detection Software (APIDS ready) engine has been fully integrated,
tested, and is now ready for implementation with Smiths Detection’s HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX to
provide advanced carry-on baggage screening using Computed Tomography (CT). Combining
Smiths automatic explosives detection algorithms with SeeTrue’s prohibited items detection
algorithms will provide unparalleled levels of security and operational efficiency for
customers. The combination of the SeeTrue algorithmic solution with Smith’s HI-SCAN 6040
CTiX will undergo ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference) testing in the upcoming months.
The collaboration was undertaken as part of Smiths Detection’s Ada Initiative . This is our
official process which effectively ‘onboards’ new suppliers to ensure that hardware, software,
and algorithms from various products and suppliers work together seamlessly according to
responsible Open Architecture principles.
“Smiths Detection’s partnership with SeeTrue is a key step in advancing the Open Architecture
(OA) initiative. We completed interoperability testing with SeeTrue’s AI threat detection
software and our systems, ensuring it aligns with the principles of the Ada Initiative. This is
Smiths Detection lead initiative which seeks to speed up OA adoption without compromising
performance,” said Cymoril Metivier, global director digital market, Smiths Detection. “This successful integration highlights Smiths Detection’s commitment to offering customers
more choices while ensuring third-party technologies work seamlessly with our devices. This
step not only strengthens the capabilities of Smiths Detection’s X-ray screening equipment but
also offers customers the freedom to choose from different detection software, X-Ray, and CT
machines”
Assaf Frenkel, Co-Founder & CEO, SeeTrue added: “The high pace, zero downtime requirement of CT checkpoint environments demands tight collaboration between vendors to provide a seamless experience. As we scale our business, this collaboration is timely, enabling us to provide customers worldwide with a unique and impactful solution tailored to the growing needs of airport security.”