All Smiths Detection articles
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ArticleThe future of baggage screening is becoming a systems question
Ahead of their involvement in PTE World Richard Thompson of Smiths Detection explores how airports are shifting towards integrated, connected screening systems as CT, AI support and open architecture redefine security performance, throughput and resilience across checkpoints and hold baggage.
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NewsHeathrow completes security screening transformation with full rollout of advanced CT technology
London Heathrow Airport has completed a major security upgrade, delivering faster screening while allowing passengers to keep liquids and electronics in hand luggage.
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NewsIncheon Airport launches world first cross border remote baggage screening for US bound passengers
Incheon International Airport has introduced automated remote baggage screening with U.S. authorities, cutting connection times and setting a new global aviation security benchmark.
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ArticleNext generation hold baggage and air cargo screening to balance efficiency, compliance and sustainability
Airports face growing pressure to manage rising passenger and cargo volumes. Advanced screening technologies offer faster throughput, regulatory compliance and sustainable operations for future-ready airports.
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NewsDigital transformation and innovation take centre stage on day one of International Airport Summit 2025
From digital transformation to sustainability and passenger experience, day one of IAS2025 showcased the airport sector’s most pressing challenges and boldest solutions.
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Discover how open architecture is transforming checkpoint operations at LAX Airport
Join us on 25 November to hear how LAX is using open architecture to boost checkpoint performance and resilience. This focused session will give airport security leaders practical strategies to integrate mixed systems, cut queues and future-proof their screening operations.
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WebinarShaping the Next Generation of Hold Baggage and Air Cargo Screening
Watch this virtual panel discussion where leaders from the Israel Airports Authority, Noida International Airport, and Smiths Detection discuss balancing operational efficiency, compliance, and sustainability in high-volume environments.
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ArticleNavigating the next inflection point in hold baggage screening
Facing doubling passenger traffic and complex threats, airports must structurally transform hold baggage screening (HBS). This article details the strategic shift to ECAC Std 3.2, networked systems, and AI to build a resilient, adaptable security ecosystem prepared for the next decade of growth and evolution.
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WebinarEnabling checkpoint flexibility with responsible open architecture
Watch this virtual panel to learn how airport security leaders successfully overcame the challenge of delivering faster, more accurate screening while managing limited resources and mixed-vendor technologies.
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NewsBerlin Brandenburg Airport completes Terminal 1 CT security lanes ahead of schedule
BER passengers can now use 24 security lanes with modern CT scanners, keeping electronics and liquids in hand luggage for faster, stress-free checks.
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ArticleDenver International Airport: Improving the passenger experience through transformational projects
CEO of Denver International Airport, Phillip A. Washington, writes exclusively for International Airport Review about enhancing efficiency with high-tech security lanes and preparing for 100 million annual passengers through terminal upgrades.
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ReportSecuring airports in an evolving threat landscape
Read our free eReport which takes a strategic look at airport vulnerabilities, giving practical advice on how to stay ahead of the next threat and keep your airport away from the news headlines.
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WebinarDriving future-ready airport security checkpoints
Watch this virtual panel to discover how airports can drive faster decisions, stronger threat detection, and greater control over their security operations.
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NewsLondon Gatwick Airport introduces new CT scanners, enhancing security and streamlining passenger experience
London Gatwick Airport's new CT scanners allow passengers to keep liquids and electronics in bags, improving security and passenger flow while reducing plastic waste.
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NewsACI EUROPE Best Airport Award winners for 2023 revealed
The Annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award winners were announced last week during the Gala Dinner of the ACI EUROPE / World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition. Hosted by Spanish airport operator Aena, the ceremony, which recognised more outstanding performers than ever before, took place in the stunning MNAC ...