SubscribeL-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc. announced today that it has received an order from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for eXaminer 3DX® explosives detection systems (EDS).
This latest order, valued at more than $33 million, highlights the industry's confidence in L-3's systems. The eXaminer is one of only two inline systems certified by the TSA to screen checked baggage. There are currently more than 500 L-3 EDS systems deployed throughout the world.
"L-3 has worked closely with the TSA, airports, and airlines to understand the most important features that are needed to make EDS more efficient and effective," said Allen Barber, president of L-3 Security and Detection Systems. "The high throughput capability of the eXaminer is one of the key features that airports and airlines have requested."
L-3 has recently introduced a number of industry-leading advancements to the eXaminer that set it apart from competing systems, including:
- Unprecedented baggage throughput of 600 or more bags per hour when operating within a fully integrated baggage handling system environment.
- Industry-leading capability to accommodate long, oversized baggage, such as skis or golf club bags, up to 100 inches (2.64 meters) in length.
- Additional operational features that improve the overall reliability and efficiency of inline systems.
The eXaminer's advanced 3D imaging capability allows operators to resolve alarmed bags more quickly, resulting in improved operational efficiencies. Networking capabilities allow images from multiple machines to be evaluated by multiple operators over a secure network.
Woburn, MA, April 12, 2005
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