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24 Ноябрь 2009

Компания Smiths Detection заключила контракт общей стоимостью 27 миллионов долларов на установку передовых рентгеновских систем для досмотра в аэропортах Канады.

Smiths Detection announces a $27 million (CAD) order from the Canadian Air Transportation Security Authority to provide advanced X-ray systems that will upgrade existing airport checkpoints. [more]

02 Ноябрь 2009

Компания Smiths Detection заключила контракт стоимостью 21,9 миллионов долларов на поставку переносных детекторов для исследования жидких веществ.

Smiths Detection Awarded $21.9 Million TSA Contract for Portable Liquid Scanners. [more]

01 Январь 1970

Компания Smiths Detection становится эксклюзивным дистрибьютором системы обнаружения биологических отравляющих веществ Prime Alert.

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06 Октябрь 2009

Компания Smiths Detection представляет новую автоматическую рентгеновскую систему HI-SCAN 7555aTiX для обнаружения взрывчатых веществ на выставке Inter Airport Europe 2009

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05 Октябрь 2009

Компания Smiths Detection, компания Aerovironment и вооружённые силы США сотрудничают по разработке прибора для обнаружения химических веществ UAV.

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05 Октябрь 2009

Компания Smiths Detection получила грант в размере одного миллиона долларов на разработку теста (анализа) патогенов сепсиса.

Smiths Detection has been awarded a $1m, two-year grant to develop a rapid test for eight micro-organisms that commonly cause burn/wound infections leading to septicemia. [more]

29 Сентябрь 2009

Мобильный досмотровый комплекс компании Smiths Detection помог обнаружить 1,5 тонны марихуаны в Чили.

The HCV Mobile, helped Chilean police uncover a 1.5 ton shipment of Marijuana with a street value of some US$4.6 million. [more]

22 Сентябрь 2009

Компания Smiths Detection получила грант 2,2 миллиона долларов для развития технологии анализа различных вариантов гриппа.

Smiths Detection today announces the award of a $2.2m, two-year grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, to develop a test for multiple types of influenza.
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13 Август 2009

Компания Smiths Detection заключила контракт на поставку автоматических систем для обнаружения взрывчатых веществ в аэропорту Эквадора. Общая стоимость контракта составляет 4,5 миллиона долларов.

Smiths Detection has been awarded a US$4.5 million contract for EDtS in the new Quito International Airport. [more]

31 Июль 2009

Производство компании Smiths Detection получает сертификат качества стандарт ISO.

Smiths Detection's Danbury, Conn. facility has been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2008 certification for achieving rigorous quality and management standards. [more]

16 Июль 2009

Компания Smiths Detection заключила контракт на 10,6 миллионов долларов на поставку передовых высокоэнергетичных сканеров.

Smiths Detection today announces a $10.6 million U.S. Government contract for its mobile, high-energy cargo screeners. [more]

15 Июль 2009

Компания Smiths Detection открывает всемирный офис по отношениям с правительственными структурами.

Smiths Detection announces the opening of a global Government Relations office, based in Brussels. [more]

13 Июль 2009

Компания Smiths Detection заключает договор на пять лет с Федеральной Службой Защиты.

Smiths Detection today announces it has reached a five-year agreement for critical infrastructure security systems to help protect U.S. government buildings across the country. [more]

06 Июль 2009

Компания Smiths Detection примет участие в демонстрации передового оборудования для обнаружения химических веществ, демонстрация проводится при участии Министерства Обороны.

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25 Июнь 2009

Компания Smiths Detection получает одобрение для досмотровых систем от Администрации управления безопасности на транспорте.

HI-SCAN 100100T-2is X-ray system has been placed on TSA's List of Candidate Air Cargo Screening Technologies. [more]

23 Июнь 2009

Компания Smiths Detection заключила контракт на 20 миллионов долларов на поставку оборудования для обеспечения безопасности в новом международном аэропорту Катар.

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01 Январь 1970

С помощью рентгеновского сканера компании Smiths французская таможня обнаружила рекордную по количеству партию наркотиков.

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11 Май 2009

Компания Smiths Detection производит революцию в области отождествления и идентификации маркировки потребительских товаров, выводя на рынок новый прибор.

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29 Апрель 2009

Компания Smiths Detection поставляет системы для досмотра авиа-грузов во все офисы компании Concordia в США.

Concordia International Forwarding Corporation has chosen Smiths Detection’s explosives trace detectors to protect its customers’ merchandise to meet the Transportation Security Administration (TSA’s) air cargo screening mandate. [more]

28 Апрель 2009

Компания Smiths Detection производит революцию в области отождествления и идентификации маркировки потребительских товаров, выводя на рынок новый прибор.

Smiths Detection today announces the launch of IntelliMark, a revolutionary product identification system. [more]

23 Апрель 2009

Компания Smiths Detection объявляет о запуске нового индивидуального средства защиты от отравления химическими веществами.

Smiths Detection today announces the global launch of the newest model in its Lightweight Chemical Detector series, the LCD 3.3, an individual hazardous vapor warning device. [more]

23 Апрель 2009

Компания Smiths Detection начинает распространение по всему миру переносного прибора для идентификации подозрительных веществ.

Smiths Detection today announces the worldwide launch of the HazMatID Ranger following its successful introduction in the United States last May. [more]

23 Апрель 2009

Компания Smiths Detection запускает в производство Bio-Seeq PLUS™, передовой переносной детектор биологических отравляющих веществ.

Smiths Detection today announces the worldwide launch of Bio-Seeq™ PLUS, a next-generation handheld biological testing unit designed for global military and emergency response applications. [more]

01 Апрель 2009

Системы по сканированию груза, производимые компанией Smiths Detection, помогают коммерческим фрахтовым службам соответствовать требованиям администрации управления транспортной безопасности.

Commercial Freight Services, Inc. has selected Smiths Detection's trace detection and X-ray solutions to meet TSA air cargo screening mandate deadlines. [more]

12 Март 2009

Компания Smiths Detection заключила контракт стоимостью 2 миллиона долларов на поставку переносных детекторов взрывчатых веществ для организации управления безопасностью на транспорте.

Smiths Detection today announces a $2 million order from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). [more]

12 Март 2009

Начинается процесс оценки переносной ветеринарной лаборатории компании Smiths Detection.

Smiths Detection Diagnostics announces that its Bio-Seeq Portable Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory is now being tested at an international reference laboratory [more]

27 Январь 2009

Компания Smiths Detection подписывает контракт стоимостью 3,5 миллиона долларов для защиты федеральных судов США.

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23 Январь 2009

Компания Smiths Detection назначает главного операционного директора.

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22 Январь 2009

Правительство Великобритании запустило программу по поддержке бизнеса в области движения денежных потоков, кредитных средств и капиталов фирм.

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22 Январь 2009

Компания Smiths Detection заключила контракт стоимостью 19 миллионов долларов на поставку передовых метеорологических систем вооружённым силам США.

Smiths Detection today announces it has received a $19.3 million contract from the U.S. Army for Meteorological Measuring Set-Profiler (MMS-P) systems, taking the total Program value to over $89 million. [more]

19 Январь 2009

Компания Smiths Detection запускает передовую систему для досмотра людей.

Smiths Detection has launched an advanced people-screener which for the first time uses electronic, real-time imaging in a standard checkpoint layout to detect concealed weapons or explosives. [more]

19 Декабрь 2008

Подразделение компании Smiths Detection в США получило дополнительный заказ стоимостью 65 миллионов долларов на поставку передовых детекторов химических веществ.

Smiths Detection today announces it has been awarded a $65 million add-on production order for the United States Department of Defense’s  Joint Chemical Agent Detector program. [more]

04 Ноябрь 2008

Компания Smiths Detection разрабатывает систему диагностики инфекционных заболеваний.

Smiths Detection is developing a rapid diagnostic system, initially for use in hospital screening programmes for infectious diseases. [more]

30 Октябрь 2008

Компания Smiths Detection расширяет производство продукции военного назначения в Мэриленде.

Smiths Detection has inaugurated a $3.5 million expansion of its military facility in Edgewood, Maryland, following a number of Department of Defense (DoD) contract wins over the past two years. [more]

21 Октябрь 2008

Компания Smiths Detection выиграла заказ Управления транспортной безопасности стоимостью 6 миллионов долларов на поставку передовых детекторов взрывчатых веществ.

A $6 million order from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for IONSCAN 500DT trace explosives detectors for use at airport checkpoints. [more]

16 Октябрь 2008

Компания Smiths Detection получила заказ стоимостью 26,7 миллионов долларов на дополнительную поставку передовых рентгенотелевизионных аппаратов.

A $26.7 million follow-on order from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for additional Advanced Threat Identification X-Ray (aTiX) systems. [more]

03 Октябрь 2008

Искусственное интуитивное программное обеспечение и решения для осуществления безопасности с возможностью удалённого доступа управления данными выигрывают Европейский этап Всемирного конкурса приборов для контроля безопасности.

Global technology competition sponsored by Smiths Detection selects participants for November final [more]

15 Сентябрь 2008

Компания Smiths Detection запускает систему FirstView iSC3

FirstView iSC3 security platform,  a powerful network based software solution that enables advanced  management of  security systems, including cameras and sensors. [more]

15 Сентябрь 2008

Компания Smiths Detection запускает передовой переносной надёжный детектор радиации и ядерной угрозы.

HPRIDTM, High Performance Radioisotope Identifier, a next generation handheld device for detecting and identifying highly enriched uranium, plutonium and other radioactive materials. [more]

15 Сентябрь 2008

Компания Smiths Detection представляет передовую систему мониторинга воздуха для обнаружения и уменьшения химической угрозы.

SABRE CENTURION II, air monitoring system designed to detect and identify Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) and Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs) in critical infrastructures. [more]

15 Сентябрь 2008

Компания SMITHS DETECTION объявляет о новом переносном детекторе, работающем в нескольких режимах одновременно.

Multi-Mode Threat Detector (MMTD), a portable device that can detect a range of explosives including the materials most commonly used in homemade bombs. [more]

08 Сентябрь 2008

Компания Smiths Detection поставляет Lufthansa Cargo передовое оборудование по обеспечению безопасности в воздухе для представительств Lufthansa в аэропортах.

Smiths Detection1 today announces that Lufthansa Cargo is acquiring 19 IONSCAN 500DT dual trace explosives detectors for all its U.S. airport locations. [more]

27 Август 2008

Технологии безопасности компании Smiths Detection выбраны почтовой досмотровой службой США для мобильного сканирования.

Multiple Smiths Detection Systems Deployed by Agency to Detect Explosives, Toxic Industrial Chemicals, Chemical Warfare Agents and Weapons on New Mobile Mail Screening Station to Debut at the Democratic National Convention and the Republican National Convention [more]

13 Август 2008

Smiths Detection Ionscan 500DT is the first dual explosives trace detector to be placed on the new TSA qualified products list

Smiths Detection today announces that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has officially certified Smiths Detection IONSCAN 500DT after successful completion of the TSA's Certification Plan for Explosive Trace Detection Equipment. [more]

12 Август 2008

Компания Smiths Detection и компания Torion Technologies вступают в партнёрские отношения для разработки переносного передового детектора для военных целей на базе технологии оценки химической угрозы.

Smiths Detection today announced a partnership with Torion Technologies in an alliance to enable the joint development of a next-generation, hand-portable GC-TMS system for the security, defense, and civil emergency responder markets.
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12 Август 2008

Smiths Detection Appoints Renowned National Lab Scientist to Lead PROTECT Solutions Team

Smiths Detection, today announces the appointment of Dr. Anthony J. Policastro as Chief Scientist of its PROTECT Solutions team. [more]

11 Август 2008

Компания Smiths Detection выиграла дополнительный контракт стоимостью 28,5 миллионов долларов на поставку передовых детекторов отравляющих веществ для вооружённых сил США.

Smiths Detection today announced that its military division has been awarded an additional $28.5 Million contract to supply the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) with advanced lightweight detectors under its Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) program. [more]

29 Июль 2008

Компания Smiths Detection поставит дополнительные передовые переносные системы обнаружения взрывчатых веществ.

AMTRAK has purchased additional SABRE 4000 advanced explosives detection systems to expand its screening capability. [more]

16 Июль 2008

Компания Smiths Detection защищает национальную столицу передовыми системами сканирования багажа на территории трёх главных аэропортов.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has upgraded security checkpoints at Washington Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) and Reagan National Airports (DCA) [more]

09 Июль 2008

Группа компаний Smiths открывает производство передовых рентгеновских систем обнаружения.

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25 Июнь 2008

Компания Smiths Detection выводит на рынок новый интеллектуальный прибор для обнаружения биологических отравляющих веществ.

Smiths Detection today announced the launch of SmartBio™ Sensor (SBS), a real-time detector for biological agents or airborne toxins. SBS provides a visual or audio alarm when a bio-threat is detected and classifies the agent by threat category. [more]

24 Июнь 2008

Компания Smiths Detection выпустила переносной детектор испарений химикатов, обычно использующихся в взрывчатых устройствах.

Smiths Detection today announces the launch of the SABRE EXV, a hand-held vapour detector for volatile chemicals commonly used in home-made bombs. [more]

04 Июнь 2008

Smiths Detection получила контракты от TSA общей стоимостью 25,2 миллиона долларов на дополнительную поставку передовых рентгеновских систем для контрольных пунктов

Smiths Detection today announces follow-on contracts worth $25.2 million from the Transportation Security Administration for additional Advanced Threat Identification X-ray systems [more]

04 Июнь 2008

Smiths Detection скорбит о потере доктора Боба Тёрнера, выдающегося специалиста с области распознавания химических веществ

Smiths Detection has announced with great sadness the death of Dr Bob Turner OBE, Director of Technology Acquisition. [more]

28 Май 2008

Компания Smiths Detection запускает производство передового переносного определителя химических веществ

Smiths Detection today announces the launch of HazMatID Ranger, a new portable chemical identifier specially designed for diverse field operations requiring quick and easy identification of unknown solids or liquids. [more]

27 Май 2008

Компания Smiths Detection получила самый большой промышленный заказ на производство передовой системы контроля Glass-in-Glass

Smiths Detection’s Advanced Glass-in-Glass Inspection System Wins the Industry’s Largest Ever Order [more]

23 Май 2008

Усовершенствованные рентгеновские контрольные пункты производства Smiths Detection используются в Международном аэропорту Денвера

Smiths Detection’s Advanced X-ray Checkpoints Deployed in Denver International Airport [more]

20 Май 2008

Smiths Detection распространяет контроль продуктов по всему миру совместно с ведущими мировыми производителями продуктов питания

Smiths Detection Product Inspection Expands Global Reach with World’s Leading Food Processors [more]

14 Май 2008

Портативный детектор газа и испарений производства Smiths Detection приобретен Департаментом пожарной безопасности г. Йонкерс к недавнему визиту папы римского

Smiths Detection today announced that its Hazardous Gas and Vapor Identifier (HGVI) was acquired by the Yonkers Fire Department in preparation for the recent visit of Pope Benedict XVI. [more]

29 Апрель 2008

Передовой Контрольный пункт безопасности производства Smiths Detections повысит пропускную способность BWI (Международного аэропорта Балтимора и Вашингтона)

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28 Апрель 2008

Передовой рентгеновский контрольный пункт производства Smiths Detection впервые в Соединённых Штатах

Smiths Detection today announced the first deployment of its Advanced Technology (AT) X-ray systems in the United States, at Albuquerque’s international airport. [more]

22 Апрель 2008

Smiths Detection и NCS Pharmaceuticals расширяют предложения по технической поддержке конечных пользователей IONSCAN-LS™

Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announced that its Scientific business unit has formed a strategic relationship with NCS Pharmaceuticals to expand end-user support for IONSCAN-LS customers. [more]

31 Март 2008

Smiths Detection получила право на договор с вооружёнными силами с потенциальной стоимостью 75 миллионов долларов на поставку дополнительных единиц Автоматической сигнализации обнаружения отравляющих веществ (ACADA)

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17 Март 2008

Smiths Detection получила право на договор на 23.8 миллиона долларов от Министерства обороны для поставки M4 JCAD, детектор химических веществ нового поколения для вооружённых сил США

Smiths Detection announces that its Military unit has been awarded a $23.8 million contract to supply the U.S. DoD with lightweight detectors under its Joint Chemical Agent Detector program, potentially the biggest of its kind in the world. [more]

27 Февраль 2008

Smiths Detection получает контракты на 7,2 миллионов долларов от военно-воздушных сил США на оборудование для обнаружения опасных материалов

Smiths Detection today announces it has received follow-on contracts from the United States Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (AFCESA), totalling $7.2 million for hazardous materials identification equipment. [more]

25 Февраль 2008

Smiths Detection выбрана для оценки Улучшенной системы обнаружения (IPDS) II

Smiths Detection today announced its Military unit has been selected to participate in the first major phase of Increment 2 of the Improved Point Detection System (IPDS) program. The IPDS II is a shipboard detection system that detects chemical warfare agents. [more]

20 Февраль 2008

Smiths Detection обеспечивает AMTRAK передовыми портативными системами обнаружения взрывчатых веществ

Smiths Detection today announces AMTRAK has purchased SABRE 4000 advanced detection systems, to enable rapid and non-intrusive screening of passengers, trains and train stations for explosives. [more]

01 Январь 2008

Smiths Detection получила второй контракт на производство передового передвижного оборудования для досмотра грузов в Парагвае

Smiths Detection Wins Second Contract for Advanced Mobile Cargo Screening Equipment in Paraguay [more]

30 Декабрь 2007

Передовые системы по обнаружению взрывчатых веществ компании Smiths Detection обеспечивают безопасность федеральной службы аэропортов Бразилии.

Smiths Detection Advanced Explosives Detectors Provide Security for Brazilian Federal Airport Authority [more]

01 Ноябрь 2007

Компания Smiths Detection поставляет передовые системы безопасности на Панамериканские игры в 2007 г.

Smiths Detection Provides Advanced Security Systems to the 2007 Pan-Am Games [more]

13 Октябрь 2007

Компания Smiths Detection представляет переносную диагностическую систему для идентификации таких заболеваний, как ящур и птичий грипп.

Smiths Detection is to launch a portable detection system that will enable veterinarians to carry out on-site diagnosis of animal diseases [more]

19 Сентябрь 2007

Попытки Smiths Group plc и General Electric Company создать совместное предприятие прекращены

Smiths and GE now believe the interests of both businesses are best served by their remaining independent [more]

12 Сентябрь 2007

Smiths Detection выигрывает договор у МО Великобритании на разработку передовых технологий для будущего поколения датчиков обнаружения боевых отвравляющих веществ

Smiths Detection has been awarded  a £1.2 million research contract by the UK Ministry of Defence for HiFAWS, a  new technology for a new generation of small, low-cost chemical agent detectors. [more]

11 Сентябрь 2007

Министерство Обороны Германии остановило свой выбор на химическом детекторе малого веса Lightweight Chemical Detector производства Smiths Detection для защиты Вооруженных Сил

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11 Сентябрь 2007

Дания избрала Smiths Detection для модернизации обнаружителей химических веществ

Smiths Detection is to upgrade to all Lightweight Chemical Detectors currently in service with the Danish military forces [more]

27 Август 2007

Smiths Detection выйграло тендер в Парагвайе на заключение договора поставки передового оборудования сканирования передвижного грузового автотранспорта

Paraguay National Customs selects advanced high-energy mobile cargo screening equipment  to detect contraband and illicit goods at border crossings. [more]

24 Июль 2007

Smiths Detection awarded initial contract to supply M4 JCAD, the U.S. Military’s new generation chemical agent detector

Smiths Detection has been awarded a $3.9 million firm-fixed price contract to supply the U.S. Department of Defense with lightweight detectors under its Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) program.  [more]

08 Июнь 2007

Smiths Detection introduces multi-sensor handheld chemical identifier for emergency responders

Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announced the launch of the multi-sensor handheld Hazardous Gas and Vapor Identifier (HGVI™) to the first responder market in the United States. [more]

22 Май 2007

Smiths Detection launches new hand-held biological agent detector - Bio-Seeq Plus

Smiths Detection announces the launch of Bio-Seeq Plus, an advanced technology hand-held device for the rapid identification of biological threats such as anthrax and plague. [more]

22 Май 2007

Smiths Detection to help protect Swedish defence forces against chemical warfare agents

Smiths Detection has been awarded a contract valued at almost £2 million to supply its Lightweight Chemical Detectors (LCD) to the Swedish defence forces. [more]

15 Май 2007

Smiths Detection chosen to commercialise early warning system for chemical terrorist attacks

Smiths Detection has been chosen to be the exclusive licensee of PROTECT, an early warning system which integrates chemical sensors and security cameras to safeguard public locations from terrorist chemical attacks. [more]

24 Апрель 2007

Smiths Detection selected to expand advanced security systems for New York City MTA

Smiths Detection-LiveWave and Argonne National Laboratory Receive Expansion Contract for Successful “PROTECT” Early Warning Chemical Detection and Response Solution [more]

29 Март 2007

New industry body launched to enhance UK national security

Smiths Detection Group Managing Director appointed first Chairman of Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Council (RISC). [more]

21 Март 2007

Smiths Group plc and General Electric Company sign formation agreement to create Smiths GE Detection

Smiths Group plc and General Electric Company announce that, following the Letter of Intent announced on 15 January 2007, they have signed a Formation Agreement, an important stage in the creation of Smiths GE Detection. [more]

21 Март 2007

Smiths Detection wins $19.25 million US Department of Defense contract for nerve and blister agent detector

Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announced its military unit has been awarded a delivery order for over 4,100 Improved Chemical Agent Monitor (ICAM) units by the US Department of Defense, valued at $19.25 million. [more]

21 Март 2007

Smiths Detection receives $4.5 million contracts to provide U.S. Air Force with advanced hazmat identification equipment

Smiths Detection today announced it has received three contracts from the United States Air Force Civil Engineering Support Agency. [more]

15 Январь 2007

Smiths Group Plc and General Electric Company sign letter of intent to form joint venture company

Smiths Group plc and General Electric Company announce that they have signed a letter of intent to form Smiths GE Detection. [more]

19 Декабрь 2006

Smiths Detection Lightweight Chemical Detector provides new level of personal protection for emergency responders

Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, has completed the worldwide launch of its Lightweight Chemical Detector (LCD), for non-military personnel operating in high risk situations. It is now being offered in the US market where it is designated LCD-FR. [more]

12 Декабрь 2006

Norwegian Armed Forces exercise contract option for Smiths Detection chemical agent detectors

Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, has been awarded a £2.2 million contract to supply Lightweight Chemical Detectors (LCD) to the Norwegian Armed Forces. [more]

30 Ноябрь 2006

Smiths Detection awarded contract to protect Asian Games with chemical threat detection and analysis equipment

SMITHS Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announces it has received a contract to supply the Qatar Government with chemical detection equipment to help protect the Asian Games in Doha this year. The order includes the Lightweight Chemical Detector and HazmatID used for the identification of unknown substances. [more]

24 Ноябрь 2006

Smiths Detection helps HM Revenue and Customs tackle drug couriers from Ghana

Smith Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announces it is providing an advanced narcotics detector to assist in a new project to tackle drugs smugglers coming to the UK from Ghana. [more]

07 Ноябрь 2006

Smiths Detection and Telops sign teaming agreement to develop optical chemical detection technology

Smiths Detection, a world leading provider of chemical, biological and explosives detectors, and X-ray security screening equipment has signed a teaming agreement with Telops Inc, a Canadian business developing and building optical systems for the aerospace and defence industries. [more]

06 Ноябрь 2006

New Material Fingerprinting System Wins Global Security Challenge

A new solution for reducing counterfeiting and authenticating and tracking goods and documents has won the Global Security Challenge. In the final of the international competition to find the most promising security start-up in the world, the $10,000 prize went to a British company formed only three years ago. [more]

02 Ноябрь 2006

Smiths Detection wins $222 million domestic nuclear detection office contract to develop portable next-generation radiation detectors

Smiths Detection, a world leading provider of explosives trace and X-ray detection systems, today announces it has been awarded a contract with a potential total value, including options, of $222 million by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) to provide next-generation radiation detection and identification systems. [more]

31 Октябрь 2006

Intelligence most powerful weapon in war on terror, survey finds

INTELLIGENCE is the most powerful defence against both international and home-grown terrorism, according to a new survey of some of the world's leading experts on terrorism. [more]

31 Октябрь 2006

Smiths Detection displays new explosives detection technology

SMITHS Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today displays a demonstration system that is undergoing trials with relevant authorities. [more]

31 Октябрь 2006

Smiths launches a new people screening system Tadar detects objects hidden under clothing

SMITHS Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today launches its latest technological innovation in people screening: Tadar. [more]

31 Октябрь 2006

Smiths advanced x-ray equipment helps Peruvian authorities seize 900 kilos of narcotics

SMITHS Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announced that its advanced mobile x-ray inspection equipment has helped Peruvian authorities seize one of the largest drug smuggling shipments in the country’s history. [more]

29 Сентябрь 2006

Smiths to supply advanced explosives trace portals to United States Registered Traveller programme

SMITHS Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths, today announces it is supplying explosives detection walk-through portals as part of the US Government’s Registered Traveller (RT) programme. [more]

27 Сентябрь 2006

Smiths Detection Consortium Wins Major Security Systems Contract for Thai Airways Facilities at new Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok.

Smiths-EMC, a consortium led by Smiths Detection, a world leading provider of integrated intelligent security systems, today announced it has won a contract to supply a comprehensive integrated security system for Thai Airways at Bangkok’s new Suvarnabhumi Airport. [more]

27 Сентябрь 2006

Smiths x-ray equipment helps Caribbean authorities seize 40 million dollar of cocaine

Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announces that its x-ray inspection equipment has helped officials in the Dominican Republic make their largest cocaine seizure. [more]

27 Сентябрь 2006

Smiths wins 71 million dollar US Government contract for explosives detectors

Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announces it has won a contract to supply explosives trace detectors (ETD) to the US Government with a potential value of $71 million. [more]

21 Сентябрь 2006

Competition to discover new security technology announces five finalists

THE organisers of a competition to find some of the world’s most promising security technologies today named five finalists.

The Global Security Challenge (GSC) is organised by MBA students at the London Business School and sponsored by Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, the US Navy’s Office of Naval Research and University College London.
[more]

16 Август 2006

Smiths Supplies Lightweight Chemical Detector to Advanced CBRN Detection Robot

Smiths Detection, part of the global engineering business Smiths Group, has been selected by the US Army’s Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center to supply the Lightweight Chemical Detector (LCD) for use with a new advanced reconnaissance robot. [more]

01 Август 2006

Smiths wins contract with HM Customs for drugs detectors

SMITHS Detection, part of the global engineering business Smiths Group, today announced a contract with HM Customs and Excise for narcotics detection portal systems to be installed at UK airports.

The first two walk-through portals have been purchased by Customs to be deployed at Heathrow Airport and Manchester Airport following successful trials last year.
[more]

27 Июль 2006

New York Police Department purchases Smiths advanced portable explosives detection equipment

SMITHS Detection, part of the global engineering business Smiths Group, today announced that the New York Police Department (NYPD) has purchased and deployed Smiths hand-held explosives detectors on the New York City subway system. [more]

18 Июль 2006

Smiths wins Automatic Explosives Detection Systems contract for new Dubai terminal

SMITHS Detection, part of the global engineering business Smiths Group, today announced that it has received its first substantial contract from Dubai’s Department of Civil Aviation to provide explosives detection equipment at Dubai International Airport’s (DXB) new Terminal 3 (T3), currently under construction. [more]

29 Июнь 2006

Smiths Detection to Supply X-ray Screening Equipment for Changi International Airport, Singapore

Smiths Detection, a world leading provider of x-ray and trace detection systems, today announced it won a contract worth almost SGD 2 million to supply x-ray systems to the Singaporean Immigration Checkpoint Authority (ICA) at Changi International Airport. Under the contract, Smiths Detection will supply 45 HI-SCAN x-ray systems to screen carry-on luggage and oversize baggage. [more]

27 Июнь 2006

Smiths Detection receives $9.5 million Department of Defense contract for Improved Chemical Agent Monitor (icam) units

Smiths Detection, a world leading provider of chemical, biological and explosives detectors, and X-ray security screening equipment, today announced its Military unit has been awarded a delivery order for over 2,000 Improved Chemical Agent Monitor (ICAM) units. The contract from the US Department of Defense is valued at $9.5M. [more]

21 Июнь 2006

Smiths security equipment selected for trial on the Tube

Smiths Detection, part of the global engineering business Smiths Group, today announced it is providing security equipment to the UK Department for Transport as part of the third phase of a pilot programme on the London Underground, starting today. [more]

20 Июнь 2006

Smiths Detection extends global operations to Russia with opening of new production facility in St Petersburg

SMITHS Detection, part of the global engineering business Smiths Group, today announced the opening of a new production facility in St Petersburg, Russia operating as Smiths Heimann Rus. The new plant will assemble x-ray equipment and is also a base for both sales and technical support staff to serve the fast-growing Russian security market. [more]

06 Июнь 2006

Smiths Detection IONSCAN 500DT Receives TSA Certification for Explosives Trace Detection Systems (ETD)

Smiths Detection, a world leading provider of X-ray and trace detection equipment, today announced its next-generation portable desktop trace detection system, the IONSCAN 500DT, has met the certification standards set by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) having successfully met its performance criteria for Explosives Trace Detection Systems (ETD). [more]

24 Май 2006

Smiths Detection explosives detection and chemical identifier products deployed in New York transit system

Smiths Detection, a world leading provider of trace and X-ray detection systems, today announced the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has purchased its explosive detection and chemical identification equipment for deployment in and around the MTA commuter rail system. [more]

23 Май 2006

Smiths introduces new hand-held chemical analyser for emergency responders in Europe

Smiths Detection, part of the global engineering business Smiths Group, today introduced its latest chemical analysing system RespondeR RCI for emergency responders in Europe.

RespondeR, a hand-held analyser based on Raman spectroscopy, is a highly accurate device for the analysis of unidentified chemical substances including unknown liquids, powders and solids.
[more]

23 Май 2006

Smiths Detection wins $8 million department of defense contract for next generation meteorological system for Marine Corps

Smiths Detection, a world leading provider of chemical, biological and explosives detectors, and X-ray security screening equipment, today announced its Military unit has been awarded an $8 million contract for Meteorological Mobile Facility Replacement Next Generation (METMF(R) NEXGEN). [more]

17 Май 2006

Smiths Detection receives $27.3 million Department of Defense contract for Automatic Chemical Agent Detector Alarm (ACADA) units

Smiths Detection, a world leading provider of chemical, biological and explosives detectors, and X-ray security screening equipment, today announced its Military unit has been awarded a $27.3 million Automatic Chemical Agent Detector Alarm (ACADA) contract from the Department of Defense, with a contract ceiling of $74 million over the next five years. [more]

16 Май 2006

Smiths security screening equipment selected for trial on the Tube

Smiths Detection, part of the global engineering business Smiths Group, today announced it is providing security equipment to the UK Department for Transport as part of a pilot programme on the London Underground, starting today. [more]

04 Май 2006

Smiths Detection Signs Major Contract to Supply Carry-On Luggage Screening Equipment for Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Smiths Detection, a world leading provider of x-ray and trace detection systems, today announced it has signed a multi-million dollar contract to supply x-ray systems to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Under the contract, part of the airport expansion project, Smiths Detection will supply 70 of its HI-SCAN 6040i systems to screen carry-on luggage. Delivery will be completed by May 2007. [more]

27 Апрель 2006

Smiths Detection awarded seventh contract option for the U.S. Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) program

Smiths Detection, a world leading provider of chemical, biological and explosives detectors and x-ray security screening equipment, announced its Military unit has been awarded seven contract options within the Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) program. [more]

25 Апрель 2006

Smiths Detection wins five year Department of Defense contract to provide Chemical Biological Protective Shelters

Smiths Detection, a world leading provider of chemical, biological and explosives detectors, and X-ray security screening equipment, today announced its Military unit has been awarded a contract to build Chemical Biological Protective Shelters, Model 3 (CBPS-M3) for the Department of Defense. [more]

06 Апрель 2006

Smiths Detection awarded $23 million U.S. Government contract for mobile high-energy x-ray systems

Smiths Detection, a world leading provider of X-ray and trace detection systems, today announced it has been awarded a $23 million U.S. Government contract for HCV Mobile II trucks, high-energy mobile cargo screening systems that will be deployed to several strategic ports throughout the country. [more]

03 Апрель 2006

Smiths Detection Creates First Mobile Security Screening Checkpoint in Partnership With TSWG and TSA PINE BROOK, N.J.

TSA to Begin Pilot Testing MSC 40 at Maryland MARC Station; Customizable, Container-Based Mobile Checkpoint Enables Deployment of Security Screening at Nearly Any Location. [more]

29 Март 2006

Smiths Detection Scientific offers application focused technologies to non-security commercial sectors

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of trace detection and X-ray security screening equipment, today announced it is focusing efforts to better serve the scientific and laboratory sectors through Smiths Detection Scientific. [more]

20 Февраль 2006

Smiths Detection wins cargo screening contract from Belgian Customs

Smiths Detection has used its world-leading expertise in x-ray detection technology to develop a system that will distinguish between organic and non-organic materials in cargo. [more]

14 Февраль 2006

Smiths Detection Launches Upgraded Explosive Detection Walk-Through Trace Portal

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of trace detection and X-ray security screening equipment, today announced it will be introducing an optimized Sentinel II explosive detection walk-through trace portal with both detection and compressed-air supply incorporated into a single device. [more]

29 Январь 2006

Smiths Detection Cargo Screening Equipment Increases Security at Abu Dhabi International Airport

With the target of further upgrading the handling facilities at its Abu Dhabi hub, Abu Dhabi Airport Services has purchased a Silhouette Scan CAB 2000 X-ray inspection system from Smiths Detection to further increase security within the cargo supply chain. [more]

25 Январь 2006

Smiths Detection deploys explosive detection walk-through trace portal at Sacramento International Airport

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of trace detection and X-ray security screening equipment, today announced three of its Sentinel II explosive detection walk-through trace portals have been deployed at the Sacramento International Airport (SMF). [more]

13 Январь 2006

Smiths Detection-Livewave enhances Rhode Island port security with advanced wireless communications network

Smiths Detection-LiveWave, a leading developer of intelligent surveillance solutions for mission-critical security applications, announced it has been awarded a contract to engineer and deploy a prototype security solution for the Rhode Island Port Security Wireless Communications Network (RIPSWCN). [more]

12 Январь 2006

Smiths Detection deploys explosive detection walk-through trace portal at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of trace detection and X-ray security screening equipment, announced its Sentinel II explosive detection walk-through trace portal has been deployed at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT). [more]

09 Январь 2006

Smiths Detection announces deployment of explosive detection walk-through trace portals at two Washington D.C. Airportstest presse

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of trace detection and X-ray security screening equipment, announced the deployments of its Sentinel II explosive detection walk-through trace portals at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). [more]

15 Декабрь 2005

Smiths Detection Security Technology Selected as Core Element of New Siemens Airport Center

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of X-ray and trace detection equipment, today announced that it has provided all security systems for people screening, carry-on baggage inspection and automatic explosives detection in checked baggage for the new Siemens Airport Center (SAC) in Bislohe near Nuremberg, Germany. [more]

15 Декабрь 2005

Smiths Detection Ireland Wins Major European Innovation Award

Smiths Detection Ireland has taken major international honours in winning the Grand Prix du Jury prize at the European Grand Prix for Innovation Awards, held recently in Monaco. This annual prize, first awarded in 1994, promotes applied research in European industry and is considered by many as the 'Nobel Prize' in the European field of research and development [more]

15 Ноябрь 2005

Smiths Detection Product Inspection moves into a new era

Smiths Detection Product Inspection is the world leader in the use of advanced x-ray imaging technology to ensure product integrity during food processing. Its rapid growth has been underlined in recent weeks with the move of its US-based global headquarters to a larger facility, in Tennessee, and the opening of a new facility in the UK, serving Europe's largest concentration of food manufacturers [more]

14 Ноябрь 2005

Smiths Detection X-ray business, Smiths Heimann, consolidates its commitment to serve Italian Customs

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of X-ray and trace detection equipment, has announced a major service contract awarded to its specialist X-ray business Smiths Heimann, marking a significant increase in the level of co-operation with the Italian Customs authority Agenzia delle Dogane. [more]

08 Ноябрь 2005

Smiths Detection acquisition of LiveWave adds new technologies for product integration and security network management

Smiths Detection today announced the acquisition of LiveWave Inc, a U.S. company that has developed software systems which network large numbers of sensors and video cameras with connections to remote viewing and recording stations. [more]

31 Октябрь 2005

Smiths Detection opens specialist UK centre for Product Inspection business, in Grimsby

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of x-ray inspection equipment, has announced the opening of its specialist UK Product Inspection Centre on 7 November 2005 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire. The new 4000 sq ft. facility is intended to serve as a centre of excellence to support UK and Irish customers for the company's Eagle x-ray range. [more]

11 Октябрь 2005

Smiths Detection presents Tadar - a new people screening system based on millimetre-wave technology – at Inter Airport Europe 2005

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of x-ray and trace detection equipment, today unveiled its latest technological innovation for people screening applications called Tadar at the Inter Airport Europe show 2005. [more]

11 Октябрь 2005

Smiths Detection introduces HI-SCAN 6040 aTiX for automatic explosives detection in carry-on baggage

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of X-ray and trace detection equipment, today introduced its latest product development for carry-on baggage inspection, the new HI-SCAN 6040aTiX. 6040aTiX is a high-peformance multi-view X-ray inspection system that automatically detects and pinpoints explosives in carry-on baggage in real-time. [more]

10 Октябрь 2005

Smiths Detection announces substantial orders for X-ray inspection equipment from Turkey and Sultanate of Oman

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of X-ray and trace detection equipment, today announced the receipt of substantial orders for its HI-SCAN X-ray inspection systems and Heimann Cargo Vision, HCV-Mobile 3.8 MeV, equipment from Turkey and the Sultanate of Oman. [more]

06 Октябрь 2005

Smiths Detection wins Contract for Drugs and Explosives Screening Equipment in two Australian Prisons

Corrections Victoria, responsible for management of the Australian state's prison and corrections system, has selected Smiths Detection to provide Sentinel II and Ionscan 500DT drug and explosive detection equipment for two Melbourne prisons. [more]

06 Октябрь 2005

Smiths Detection latest trace detection technologies become key security component for Corrections Victoria

Corrections Victoria, responsible for management of the Australian state's prison and corrections system, has selected Smiths Detection to provide Sentinel II and Ionscan 500DT drug and explosive detection equipment for two Melbourne prisons. [more]

21 Сентябрь 2005

Smiths Detection opens Dubai office to support growing Middle Eastern business

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of X-ray and trace detection equipment, today announced the opening of a new office in Dubai, operating as Smiths Detection ME FZE, providing a base for both sales and technical support staff. [more]

14 Сентябрь 2005

Smiths Detection appoints Damian Tracey as Managing Director of Watford operations

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of trace detection and X-ray security screening equipment, has announced the appointment of Damian Tracey as Managing Director of Smiths Detection - Watford. [more]

23 Август 2005

Smiths Detection and Patlon win follow-on order to equip Stryker vehicle with chemical agent detector kits

Smiths Detection has teamed with Patlon Aircraft & Industries Limited of Toronto, to win new contracts for more than 420 chemical detector vehicle assembly kits for the Stryker vehicle produced by General Dynamics Land Systems. [more]

21 Июль 2005

Improving aviation security

From U.S. Congress
Rep. John Linder (R-GA) chaired the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity hearing on "Leveraging Technology to Improve Airport Security."
[more]

19 Июль 2005

Smiths Heimann Biometrics and Cross Match Technologies to join forces

Smiths Group plc announced today that it intends to combine Smiths Heimann Biometrics GmbH (“SHB”) with Florida-based biometrics business Cross Match Technologies Inc. (“Cross Match”). SHB was acquired in 2002 as a part of the larger Heimann Systems acquisition. [more]

19 Июль 2005

Smiths Detection teams with Michael Stapleton Associates for immediate expert advice on threats to U.S. critical infrastructure

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of trace detection and x-ray security screening equipment, has entered into a relationship with Michael Stapleton Associates (MSA), the industry’s premier explosive detection security company. [more]

07 Июль 2005

Smiths Detection forms strategic partnership with Paladin Capital Group

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of trace detection and x-ray security screening equipment, said that it has formed a strategic partnership with Paladin Capital Group, a private equity investment firm based in Washington D.C. The relationship aligns Smiths Detection with a partner focused on investing in homeland security technology businesses. [more]

01 Июль 2005

Smiths closes acquisition of ETI Technology Inc.

Smiths Group plc has closed the deal to acquire ETI Technology, Inc. the bio technology specialist company. The terms of the agreement are unchanged from the announcement of the planned acquisition, made on May 17, 2005. [more]

22 Июнь 2005

Smiths Detection provides new answer to radioactive threats in cargo shipments

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of X-ray and trace detection equipment, has developed Radetect, a new detection system for radioactive materials hidden in trucks and containers. [more]

16 Июнь 2005

Smiths Detection receives production order from U.S. Army for next-generation Meteorological Measuring System

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of trace detection and x-ray security screening equipment, today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Army for full-rate production of a next-generation upper atmospheric measuring system that is used to increase the accuracy of field artillery. [more]

15 Июнь 2005

Smiths Detection Announces first order of 25 Sentinel II Explosive Detection Trace Portals from the Transportation Security Administration

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of trace detection and x-ray security screening equipment, today announced the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has purchased its Sentinel II explosive detection walk-through trace portals. [more]

13 Июнь 2005

Handover ceremony for Smiths Detection Lightweight Chemical Agent Detector marks entry into service with UK MoD

In a ceremony today at Smiths Detection, Watford, the first Lightweight Chemical Agent Detector (LCAD) to enter service with the British Army, was handed over to the Ministry of Defence. Under a contract worth some £20 million, Smiths Detection is now delivering the latest chemical warfare agent detection equipment for UK troops, from Watford, Herts, where LCAD was designed and developed. [more]

02 Июнь 2005

Smiths Detection selected to supply Japan's first biological agent detection system

Smiths Detection announced today that it has been selected by the Ground Staff Office of the Japan Defense Agency (JDA) to supply specialist biological warfare agent detection systems. This contract meets the initial requirement in a long-term programme by the JDA. [more]

25 Май 2005

Smiths Detection’s Sabre 4000 awarded 'Product of the Year' in Chemical Detection Market

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of trace detection and x-ray security screening equipment, today announced that its Sabre4000, a next-generation handheld detector, has been awarded the '2005 Product of the Year Award' in the Chemical Detection market by Frost & Sullivan. [more]

17 Май 2005

Smiths acquires bio technology company, ETI Technology Inc.

Smiths Group plc announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ETI Technology, Inc., a small, privately owned company that has developed techniques for the detection of harmful biological agents. The successful application of ETI's techniques will add new capabilities to the activities of the Smiths Detection division in both military and civil markets. [more]

21 Апрель 2005

"Eagle Combo ready for take-off"

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of X-ray and trace detection systems, today launched its latest product innovation for the food and packaging industries - the Smiths Heimann Eagle Combo - at Interpack 2005 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Being a member of the renowned Eagle family, the new Eagle Combo combines check-weighing and metal detection capabilities in one system. [more]

23 Март 2005

Smiths Detection - Edgewood Awarded Contract Option for the US Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD)

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of chemical and biological detection and X-ray security screening equipment, has been awarded a contract option for additional detectors in support of continued testing by the US Army in support of the Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) program. [more]

18 Март 2005

Smiths Detection and DeltaNu form partnership to introduce Raman Hand-Held Chemical Analyzer for emergency responders

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of detection equipment, has formed a strategic partnership with DeltaNu to introduce a hand-held Raman spectroscopy system that will be used to identify unknown chemical substances. [more]

08 Март 2005

British Army front line troops to get new chemical detector

The latest chemical warfare agent detection equipment for UK troops has been accepted into service by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Following this important milestone in the Lightweight Chemical Agent Detectors (LCAD) programme, Watford-based Smiths Detection will begin deliveries under a contract worth some £20 million. [more]

02 Март 2005

Smiths Detection unveils innovative mobile security checkpoint for screening individuals and personal items

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of X-ray and trace detection equipment, today introduced an innovative Mobile Security Checkpoint, called MSC 20, that is designed to screen individuals as well as personal items. Russia is the first country to order the integrated security checkpoint that houses multiple technologies within one secure 20 ft. (6 metre) container. [more]

23 Февраль 2005

U.S. Department of Defense awards Smiths Detection Watford $56 million contract modification for chemical agent detector

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of X-ray and trace detection equipment, has been awarded contract modifications worth more than $56 million by the US Department of Defense, for the supply of Automatic Chemical Agent Detector/Alarms (ACADA). [more]

21 Февраль 2005

Smiths Detection receives substantial order from Brazil for new HI-SCAN X-ray system

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of X-ray and trace detection equipment, today announced the receipt of a substantial order from Brazil for 44 of its new compact HI-SCAN 5030si X-ray systems. [more]

21 Февраль 2005

Hi-tech security scanners installed for President's EU visit

Security measures for the first visit by a US President to the European Union in Brussels will be enhanced by the use of the latest explosives detection equipment used in aviation security. [more]

16 Февраль 2005

Smiths strengthens detection activities with acquisition of Farran Technology

Smiths Group plc announced today that it is expanding the range of technologies offered by its rapidly growing Detection division, with the acquisition of Farran Technology Limited. Farran, based in the Republic of Ireland, is developing millimetre wave technologies for the detection of hidden weapons and explosives and for other applications. [more]

08 Февраль 2005

Smiths Detection installs explosive detection walk-through portal at Baltimore-Washington International Airport

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of trace detection equipment, today announced it has been selected by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to field test its Sentinel II, an explosive detection walk-through portal, at the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). [more]

08 Февраль 2005

Smiths Detection introduces upgraded walk-through trace portal that screens for explosives on passengers

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of trace detection equipment, today announced the introduction of an upgraded walk-through trace portal system used to automatically screen for explosives on airline passengers and visitors to highly secure sites, such as nuclear facilities. [more]

07 Февраль 2005

Smiths Detection receives $6million X-ray equipment order for Alger International Airport

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of X-ray and trace detection equipment, today announced the receipt of an order valued at more than US $ 6 million to supply X-ray systems to screen checked and carry-on baggage at Houari Boumediene International Airport located near Algeria’s capital Alger. [more]

28 Январь 2005

Smiths Detection to provide Explosive Detection Walk-through Trace Portal at Jacksonville International Airport

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of trace detection equipment, today announced it has been selected by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to field test its explosive detection walk-through portal, called the Sentinel II, at the Jacksonville International Airport. The TSA will be evaluating the system’s performance and its impact on terminal operations. [more]

25 Январь 2005

Smiths Heimann Biometrics and AssureTec Sign MOU for Next-Generation I.D.-Validation Systems

Smiths Heimann Biometrics GmbH (SHB), a company of the Detection Division of the British Smiths Group plc., and AssureTec Systems, Inc. (ATS) of Manchester, N.H., have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). [more]

17 Январь 2005

Smiths Detection wins contract for automatic baggage inspection systems at Senegalese Dakar Airport

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of X-ray and trace detection equipment, today announced it has been awarded a contract by Leopold Sedar Senghor Dakar Airport (LSS) in the West-African nation of Senegal to deliver its HI-SCAN 10080 2is system for the automated detection of explosives in passenger baggage. [more]

10 Январь 2005

Smiths Detection unveils next generation desktop detection system for explosives and narcotics

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of X-ray and trace detection equipment, today introduced a next generation portable desktop trace detection system called the Ionscan 500DT. The advanced instrument is capable of simultaneously detecting microscopic amounts of more than forty types of narcotic and forty types of explosive substances. [more]

20 Декабрь 2004

Smiths Detection participates in TSA Cargo Screening pilot program

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of x-ray and trace detection equipment, announced it is participating in a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) pilot program to evaluate explosive detection technologies to screen cargo boarded on passenger aircraft. [more]

17 Декабрь 2004

Smiths Detection to showcase mobile, High-Energy Cargo Screening System in the U.S.

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of X-ray and trace detection systems, said it will showcase a high-energy mobile cargo screening system, called HCV-Mobile, that can scan more than 25 loaded trucks and containers per hour. Beginning in January 2005, the system will be tested and exhibited in select U.S. ports and evaluation centers. [more]

24 Ноябрь 2004

Smiths Detection wins contracts valued at more than EUR 10 million (AuD17m) to equip three Australian airports

Smiths Detection, the world's leading supplier of trace detection and x-ray screening equipment, has been formally advised that it has won contracts valued at more than EUR 10 million / 17 million Australian dollars, to supply advanced technology security equipment for three of Australia's leading airports. [more]

18 Ноябрь 2004

Royal Netherlands Army selects Smiths Detection to fulfil chemical detection requirement

Smiths Detection, the world's leading supplier of trace detection equipment, has been awarded a major contract to supply more than 150 GID-M chemical agent detectors to the Royal Netherlands Army. The equipment was selected as part of for the ACADS (Automatic Chemical Agent Detection System) programme. [more]

01 Ноябрь 2004

Smiths Detection Awarded Contract for Automatic Explosive Detection Equipment for London Luton Airport

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading supplier of X-ray and trace detection equipment, has been selected to provide automatic explosive detection equipment to London Luton Airport for its new baggage handling facility. Further advanced X-ray equipment will also be provided for screening passengers' hand baggage. [more]

25 Октябрь 2004

Smiths Detection to provide explosive detection walk-through portal at New York's JFK airport

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of trace detection equipment, today announced it has been selected by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to test its explosive detection walk-through portal, Sentinel II, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. The Sentinel will be installed in Terminal 1, which houses several international carriers. [more]

12 Октябрь 2004

Smiths Detection announces order from the Transportation Security Administration

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of trace detection equipment, today announced it has been awarded a contract by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for its Sentinel II explosive detection walk-through portals. The company received an initial order from the TSA for five portals, with an option for an undisclosed number of additional machines in the future. [more]

24 Сентябрь 2004

Smiths Detection launches new compact X-ray inspection system. HI-SCAN 5030si provides high quality aviation security screening now designed for facility applications.

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of X-ray and trace detection systems today launched the new HI-SCAN 5030si. [more]

22 Сентябрь 2004

Smiths Detection launches new X-ray inspection system

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of X-ray and trace detection systems today launched the new HI-SCAN 6046si, representing the next generation in security screening equipment. [more]

17 Сентябрь 2004

Mexican Customs Awards Contract to Smiths Detection for X-ray equipment

Smiths Detection has been awarded a contract to deliver a total of 55 Smiths Heimann HI-SCAN 100100T and several Smiths Heimann HI-SCAN 145180 systems to the Mexican Customs. [more]

14 Сентябрь 2004

Smiths Detection provides high-speed document scanners for TSA pilot program at four major U.S. Airports

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of trace detection equipment, today announced it has been selected by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to participate in a multi-airport pilot program. [more]

06 Сентябрь 2004

Smiths Detection Receives Major Contract for X-ray Security Screening at Korean Airports

Smiths Detection, the world's leading supplier of X-ray and trace detection equipment, has been awarded a contract by the Korean Airports Corporation to provide all regional airports of South Korea with Smiths Heimann X-ray systems. Smiths Detection also supplies its HI-SCAN 10080 EDS explosive detection systems to Jeju, Kimhae and Kimpo airports. [more]

06 Сентябрь 2004

Smiths Detection provides new screening equipment to New South Wales Department of Corrective Services

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of X-ray and trace detection equipment, has won a contract to supply HI-SCAN 6040i and HI-SCAN 100100V X-ray inspection systems to the New South Wales Department of Corrective Services. The equipment is deployed as part of an ongoing upgrade to the Department's physical security systems. [more]

09 Август 2004

Smiths Detection Receives First Order for New Cargo Inspection System HI-SCAN 250250 From Australian Customs

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of X-ray and trace detection equipment, today announced it has received the first order for its newly introduced cargo X-ray system HI-SCAN 250250 from the Australian Customs Service. The system will be deployed at a new Customs facility at the Port of Adelaide, South Australia, with project completion by year’s end. [more]

29 Июль 2004

Smiths Group announces director appointments

Smiths Group today announced that Board member John Langston, currently group managing director Detection, will succeed Einar Lindh as group managing director Specialty Engineering, effective from 1 August 2004, in preparation for Mr. Lindh’s retirement at the end of January 2005. [more]

15 Июль 2004

Smiths Detection to provide high-speed document scanner systems for TSA pilot program at New Haven train station

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of trace detection equipment, today announced it has been selected by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to participate in the third phase of the Transit and Rail Inspection Pilot (TRIP) program at the New Haven Train Station. [more]

24 Июнь 2004

Smiths Detection wins major contracts to provide security screening equipment for Athens Olympics

Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of trace detection and X-ray security screening equipment, has secured substantial contracts to supply equipment to detect potential security threats during the Summer Olympic Games, in Athens. [more]

24 Июнь 2004

Smiths Detection receives order for X-ray baggage screening equipment from Greece

Smiths Detection has been awarded a contract by the Greek Ministry of Development to supply all international and regional airports in Greece with Smiths Heimann X-ray baggage inspection systems. [more]

22 Июнь 2004

Smiths Detection receives $ 5.6m add-on orders for explosives trace detection equipment from the Transportation Security Administration

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of x-ray and trace detection equipment, today announced it has received add-on orders from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the amount of $ 5.6M for the Ionscan 400B explosives trace detection system. The equipment will be used to screen for explosives at checkpoints and for checked baggage inspection. [more]

16 Июнь 2004

Smiths Detection and TeraView to use exciting new technology in developing hand-held security screening device

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of X-ray and trace detection equipment, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with TeraView, a proprietary technology and product development company. [more]

14 Июнь 2004

Smiths completes acquisition of US hazardous material detection specialist for $75m

Smiths Group today announced the completion of the acquisition of SensIR Technologies LLC, a leading manufacturer of infrared-based analysers, for a total of $75 million (£41m). This follows approval from the US regulatory body. [more]

07 Июнь 2004

Smiths Detection to provide high-speed Explosive Detection Systems to Washington DC's Union Station

Smiths Detection, the world's leading supplier of baggage screening systems, today announced it has been selected by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to participate in a pilot program at Washington's Union Station to screen checked passenger baggage for explosives. [more]

03 Июнь 2004

Smiths Detection introduces next-generation handheld detector for narcotics, explosives, chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of trace detection equipment, today introduced the SABRE 4000, a next-generation handheld detector that can identify more than 40 different narcotics, explosives, chemical warfare agents (CWAs) and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs). [more]

26 Май 2004

Smiths Detection partners with the TSA to improve speed of passenger screening at New Jersey's Newark International Airport

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of trace detection equipment, today announced it is partnering with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to improve passenger throughput at New Jersey's Newark International Airport. [more]

20 Май 2004

Smiths Detection receives large-scale order for Hold Baggage Screening at Hamburg Airport

Smiths Detection has received an order from the German Ministry of the Interior for automatic explosives detection systems of the Smiths Heimann HI-SCAN 10080 EDtS type along with comprehensive network-integration features for X-ray image evaluation. They will be installed at Hamburg airport's Terminal 2, which is currently under construction. In total the order is valued at approx. EUR 10 million [more]

29 Апрель 2004

State of Delaware Purchases State-of-the-Art Hand-Held Biological Detection Units

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of trace detection equipment, announced today that the state of Delaware has purchased 26 of its Bio-Seeq hand-held detection units. [more]

26 Апрель 2004

Smiths Detection launches new cargo X-ray inspection system HI-SCAN 250250 for optimized air cargo inspection

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of X-ray and trace detection equipment, announces a unique new screening system for large air and sea freight. The HI-SCAN 250250 detects contraband and threats in shipments. It is especially designed for the inspection of large size pallets, crates, air and sea freight containers, cars and vans. [more]

14 Апрель 2004

Smiths Group buys US hazardous material detection specialist for $75m

Smiths Group is acquiring the business and assets of SensIR Technologies LLC, a leading manufacturer of infrared-based analysers, for a total of $75 million (£41m). The newly acquired business will add significantly to the range of technologies and equipment of Smiths Detection, one of the company's four operating divisions. [more]

07 Апрель 2004

Smiths Detection announces first mail screening system to detect anthrax and ricin simultaneously

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of X-ray and trace detection equipment, announces a unique mail screening system for letters and packages that can detect biological and toxin agents. [more]

06 Апрель 2004

Smiths Detection receives order for mobile X-ray inspection system from Republic of Latvia

Smiths Detection has received an order from the Republic of Latvia to supply Riga Customs with a new HCV-Mobile system and two operator workstations for image evaluation plus a check-in workstation for the registration of containers and their manifest data. [more]

06 Апрель 2004

US Department of Defense selects Smiths Detection to fulfil $15 million contract National Guard to Receive Portable Chemical Agent Alarms

The US Department of Defense has awarded contracts worth more than $15 million to Smiths Detection, for the supply of Automatic Chemical Agent Detector/Alarms (ACADA), for continuous monitoring of nerve and blister chemical agents. Under the contracts, more than 1600 units will be supplied, nearly all to the National Guard. [more]

25 Март 2004

Smiths Detection wins large-scale contract for cargo screening equipment for New Zealand Customs

Smiths Detection has won a large-scale contract to supply mobile and stationary X-ray inspection systems to the New Zealand Customs Service. The contract is valued at more than € 10m (£ 6.5m) and covers 10 new
pieces of equipment and upgrades for existing systems. These systems will be deployed across New Zealand, operated by trained Customs staff.
[more]

24 Март 2004

Smiths Detection Hosts Security Solutions Seminar

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of X-Ray and trace detection equipment, announced that it will sponsor a Security Solutions Seminar to discuss the importance of securing buildings against potential threats, including chemical and biological warfare. [more]

10 Март 2004

Smiths Group acquisition expands Detection technology base

Smiths Detection, one of the four operating divisions of Smiths Group plc, has extended the range of its detection technologies through the acquisition of Cyrano Sciences, Inc. for a consideration of $15 million plus an earn-out. Cyrano is an early stage technology company that has developed miniature sensors to detect and identify chemical vapours. [more]

03 Март 2004

Smiths Detection supplies Port of Marseille with new mobile X-ray inspection system - New HCV-Mobile (Heimann Cargo Vision) completes US Container Security Initiative-compliance of French port

Smiths Detection has received an order from the French Port of Marseille (PAM) for an HCV-Mobile X-ray inspection solution from the Heimann Cargo Vision product range. This new HCV-Mobile system will reinforce already established security measures by providing enhanced access control and computerized follow-ups of freight goods, thus completing the port’s CSI-compliance. [more]

26 Февраль 2004

Smiths Detection receives major order for baggage screening equipment at Frankfurt Airport

Smiths Detection has received an order from the German Ministry of the Interior for automatic explosives detection systems, valued at more than EUR 20 million, to be installed at Frankfurt Airport. The systems include the detection tomography system, HI-SCAN 10080 EDtS, along with comprehensive network-integration for x-ray image evaluation of hold baggage. [more]

25 Февраль 2004

Smiths Detection wins security screening equipment contract for Canadian nuclear facility

Smiths Detection has won a contract to supply five personnel screening portals - the Sentinel II - plus several Ionscan desk top explosives trace detectors, to one of Canada's major nuclear power facilities. The Sentinel walk-through portals will be used to check for traces of explosives on employees and visitors entering the facility. [more]

05 Февраль 2004

Smiths Detection receives orders for cargo inspection systems from Russia and Israel

Smiths Detection has received orders for freight inspection equipment from Russian and Israeli authorities. The Federal Customs Committee of the Russian Federation has ordered an HCV (Heimann Cargo Vision) Relocatable high energy system, and the Israeli customs authority has purchased several x-ray systems to inspect palletized cargo and containers. [more]

26 Январь 2004

Smiths Detection launches new Anthrax mail screening system

Smiths Detection, the world-leader in detection security, announces an exciting new development in the battle against terrorist threats. It has launched Bio-Seeq Mail Sentry, an on-site system that screens letters and packages for the biological threat of Anthrax. [more]

22 Январь 2004

Smiths Detection receives large-scale order from Chinese Aviation Authority to enhance security throughout the country

Smiths Detection/Smiths Heimann has received a delivery order from the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) for 120 X-ray systems to inspect passenger baggage and freight valued at more than EUR 8 million. [more]

24 Ноябрь 2003

Smiths Detection introduces Bio-Seeq, a pioneering hand-held bio agent detector

Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of trace detection equipment, today announces the launch of the first hand-held biological detection unit capable of identifying anthrax. Called Bio-Seeq, it is able to test for anthrax on-site, providing accurate results in 30 minutes or less. [more]

03 Ноябрь 2003

Smiths Detection introduces new sampling system for pharmaceutical markets

Smiths Detection has introduced the IONSCAN®-LS Autosampler, an entirely new sampling system for routine testing of multiple solution samples during cleaning validation, testing and screening procedures, in the pharmaceutical industry. [more]

08 Сентябрь 2003

Smiths Detection provides new mobile x-ray inspection technology

Smiths Detection will demonstrate its new Heimann Cargo Vision (HCV) mobile system at the World Customs Organisation exhibition this week in Budapest. This new system is the most efficient high-energy mobile system on the market (4MeV - up to 270 mm steel penetration) for inspection of fully loaded trucks, vehicles and containers at port facilities, customs and border controls. [more]

27 Август 2003

Smiths Detection awarded x-ray screening for Japanese customs: X-ray screening systems for Tokyo, Hakodate, and Moji

Smiths Detection has received three orders to supply Smiths Heimann CargoVision (HCV) stationary x-ray inspection systems to Japan, for customs installations in Tokyo, Hakodate and Moji. The systems will mainly be used for truck and container x-ray inspections at these three coastal ports to help customs officers in their search for contraband and weapons in the global fight against terrorism. [more]

07 Август 2003

Smiths Detection delivers first manportable chemical agent detector to UK MOD

Following successful acceptance trials, Smiths Detection has commenced delivery of the new manportable chemical agent detector (MCAD) to the UK Ministry of Defence. The contract, worth around £16 million, was awarded by the Ministry's Defence Procurement Agency (DPA) and calls for MCAD to be delivered to an agreed schedule. [more]