Ten international airports select L-3 eXaminer explosives detection system
Posted: 10 November 2009 | L-3 Security & Detection Systems | No comments yet
10 airports in Europe, Asia and the Middle East have ordered L-3 Security & Detection Systems’ eXaminer® 3DX explosives detection system.
L-3 Security & Detection Systems announced today that its eXaminer® 3DX explosives detection systems (EDS) has been ordered by 10 airports in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. In addition, its eXaminer® SX has been ordered by two airports for their reduced size EDS needs.


3DX explosives detection systems (EDS)
“International customers continue to choose the eXaminer 3DX as their certified EDS of choice,” said Thomas M. Ripp, president of L-3 Security & Detection Systems. “With more than 900 eXaminer systems deployed world-wide, L-3 continues its leadership position in certified EDS for hold baggage.”
The eXaminer family is powered by 3-D Continuous Flow Computed Tomography that rapidly and accurately screens hold baggage for explosives and other threats, generating full 3-D images of entire objects in seconds. Certified by regulators throughout the world, the eXaminer family delivers reliable threat detection, exceptional throughput and the lowest false alarm rate in the industry. L-3’s flexible networking options link hundreds of eXaminer systems of any configuration with their respective viewing systems and search workstations over a secure network, enabling airports to realize the lowest possible staffing and operating costs.
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