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DHS Awards Implant Sciences $2M to Integrate ETD Technology in X-Ray Systems

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, November 5th, 2014

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Implant Sciences [IMSC] has received a potential $2 million contract from the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to integrate explosives trace detection (ETD) technology into existing X-Ray systems used at aviation security checkpoints to perform real-time automated detection of explosives in carry-on luggage, the company says. “We believe the next-generation of ETDs can significantly further increase passenger safety, reduce false positives, and create a better travel experience with respect to security screening,” Glenn…

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