Scan-X has introduced the FeverBlock thermal imaging system for screening passengers and guests at key checkpoints. This enables safe, remote screening and real-time temperature checking to identify cases of fever in response to COVID-19. Thermal and visible light imaging, combined with learning algorithms, allow for fast remote screening at airports, ports, events, and key transport hubs.
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FLIR Launches Smart Thermal Sensor Solution for Temperature Screening
FLIR Systems, Inc. has launched the FLIR A400/A700 Thermal Smart Sensor and Thermal Image Streaming fixed camera solutions for monitoring equipment, production lines, critical infrastructure, and screening for elevated skin temperatures. These highly configurable smart camera systems provide accurate, non-contact temperature monitoring across a wide range of disciplines.
FLIR designed the A400/A700 cameras with two configurations to better meet application-specific needs. The Thermal Smart Sensor configuration, recommended for measuring elevated skin temperatures, incorporates advanced measurement tools and alarms with edge computing to enable faster critical decisions. The Image Streaming configuration provides multiple thermal streaming capabilities to help optimise process control, improve quality assurance, or identify potential failures that could shut down a production line.
Smiths Launches Ultraviolet Light Upgrade Kits for Checkpoint Baggage Trays
Smiths Detection has announced the launch of its ultraviolet (UVC) light kits capable of destroying up to 99.9% of micro-organisms present on baggage trays at the security checkpoint. This will improve hygiene standards and will help airports to restore the confidence of travellers and staff during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Smiths’ UVC kits automatically disinfect trays as they are being transported from the reclaim area back to the divest station. The casing and other safety measures protect staff and passengers from exposure to the UVC lights and can be installed quickly and easily into existing tray handling systems.
Detection Technology Unveils Aurora CT
Detection Technology has unveiled the industry’s first off-the-shelf detector subsystem for security computed tomography (CT) applications. The plug-and-play-type subsystem, branded as Aurora CT, includes ready-made multi-slice detector boards and a data acquisition system. Aurora CT speeds up time-to-market, decreases total costs of X-ray imaging systems and meets security equipment standards in aviation. The three-sided tileable detector modules easily scale from 16-slice up to 64-slice system configurations to cover a wide range of set-ups, from entry-level checkpoint carry-on baggage scanners to large hold baggage CT scanners. In addition, air cargo and other critical logistics applications can be boosted with the Aurora CT subsystem. The design also allows room for updates to meet future security standards.
Magal Introduces Safe Spaces Video Analytics Solutions
Magal Security Systems has introduced Safe Spaces video analytics solutions for mask detection, social distance monitoring, occupancy monitoring and sanitation station monitoring. The Senstar Safe Spaces video analytics solution is software-based and camera-agnostic, allowing easy integration with existing and new Senstar Symphony VMS customers. The platform will offer a range of functionality from detection to embedded edge, deep learning analytics.
Facewatch Introduce Algorithm for Face Masks
Facewatch is now delivering a next-generation periocular recognition algorithm that detects and recognises faces, even when face masks are being worn. The Facewatch Periocular algorithm leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to perform person detection and identification using solely the eye and eyebrow regions of the face. The Facewatch algorithm can operate with any camera, delivering consistent efficiency and accuracy.
Facewatch is including the periocular algorithm to all existing license holders under active maintenance, and the algorithm will be a standard feature, included for no additional cost. Facewatch will soon release a mask detection algorithm, which leverages the periocular face recognition pipeline to enable rapid awareness of whether a person is wearing a mask or not.
Bradley Air National Guard Base Installs Vehicle Access Control System
Delta Scientific has announced that Bradley Air National Guard Base has installed a Delta Scientific HD300EM shallow mount wedge barricade system at the 103rd Airlift Wing, the third-oldest Air National Guard unit in the country. Installed by American Barrier and Controls LLC, the ‘Stop Control Safety’ access control point provides security at this constrained location with a relatively low traffic volume of less than 800 vehicles per hour per lane.
With a 24-inch foundation and a fully electric control unit, the HD300EM barrier stops a 15,000 lb truck impacting at 50mph dead in its tracks with zero penetration. Upon impact, the barrier remains in its foundation and the opening stays blocked, providing a multiple hit capability. The barrier is independently test lab certified to 1 million cycles.
Human Security Radar® System Deployed at Vnukovo Airport
Apstec Systems’ Human Security Radar (HSR)has now been deployed at Vnukovo International Airport. This fully automatic system is designed for real-time screening of passengers without disrupting the flow of people as they move through the airport terminal. HSR analyses the data obtained at the time people pass through the inspection area, determines the presence of a potentially dangerous object and its position on the body, and immediately alerts security personnel about the detected threat. The alarm received from the HSR system contains a photograph of the individual of concern, along with an indication of the location of this object on the body.
Leidos completes acquisition of L3Harris Technologies’ Security Detection and Automation Businesses creating a comprehensive, global security and detection portfolio
Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of L3Harris Technologies’ (“L3Harris”) Security Detection and Automation businesses, for approximately $1 billion in cash. The transaction was previously announced on Feb. 4, 2020.
The acquired businesses provide airport and critical infrastructure screening products, automated tray return systems and other industrial automation products. They will operate within the Leidos Civil Group, led by Jim Moos, Civil Group president. Combined with Leidos’ existing cargo and baggage screening product lines, Leidos now goes to market with a global security detection and automation footprint of more than 24,000 systems deployed in more than 120 countries. Leidos will continue to serve global customers in the aviation, transportation, government and critical infrastructure markets.
“In line with our mission of making the world safer, healthier and more efficient, this security detection and automation acquisition furthers our important work in the secure movement of people and commerce globally,” said Leidos Chairman and CEO Roger Krone. “We are excited to support critical infrastructure wherever it is needed, and to help transform the global security marketplace.”
“This deal expands our scope and scale in securing ports and borders, enhancing passenger movement in airports of the future, and fortifying infrastructure for national security and public venues,” said Moos. “We are pleased to welcome more than 1,200 L3Harris employees around the world to the Leidos team, who share our deep commitment of providing our customers with a fully-integrated security technology ecosystem.”
Compelling Strategic and Operational Benefits
Expands Product Portfolio in High-Growth, Global Security Market: The closing of this acquisition creates a comprehensive and cohesive security detection platform by adding technologies including checkpoint CT scanners, people scanners, explosives trace detectors, checked baggage screeners, and automated tray return systems (ATRS) to Leidos’ security detection portfolio. The combined solutions enhance the company’s offerings in an evolving global security product market, which allows diversification beyond the federal budget and positions the company for long-term growth.
Increased International Presence Diversifies Revenue: This business expands customer penetration across aviation, ports, borders, and critical infrastructure internationally and increases Leidos’ international security products revenue more than six-fold. The deal brings Leidos products into 75 additional countries.
Growth and Innovation Accelerated by Scale: The integration of these new businesses into a comprehensive portfolio enables Leidos to leverage its core technical strengths, in-depth biometrics capabilities, and global sales channels to rapidly develop and deliver new solutions. Technology investments across the combined portfolio will help accelerate innovation to address emerging and evolving threats and improve service efficiency for customers.
Transaction Details
The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to Leidos’ revenue growth, EBITDA margins, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share upon closing.
Cash consideration of approximately $1.0 billion plus related transaction costs was funded through a combination of excess cash on hand and a two-year term loan.
Osprey Flight Solutions’: Open Platform Provides Data on COVID-19
Osprey Flight Solutions has launched Osprey:Open a free platform that provides security data and information relating to any location in the world. :Open gives users access to data categories on crime, corruption, social unrest and aviation security events for every country and airport. It does this via a map-based interface with charts that show six months of data, enabling trends and patterns to be identified. In addition to the standard data sets that are available, Osprey, partnering with the European Business Aviation Association, have overlaid Covid-19 cases for each country, drawn from W.H.O. reporting, John Hopkins University and CDC. Also accessible are country-based COVID-19 infection rates, showing the growth and rate of the infection, and each country’s stage in the spread of the virus. Data on COVID-19-related NOTAMs, both those released by any country and those relating to any international airport and all known travel restrictions for each country are available on the platform. The datasets within the platform are updated in as near to real time as possible.