They will be deployed at various locations throughout Germany. Cherif Rizkalla, Chief Commercial Officer of Smiths Detection, said: “This contract underlines the quality of our new generation of mobile high-energy X-ray solutions. The advanced HCVM detection systems produce best-in-class imaging resolution, critical in the rapid identification of potentially life threatening or illegal shipments. The latest HCVM 3 series represents Smiths Detection’s continuing investment in research and development to offer our customers the finest technological solutions.”
The HCVM 3 series improves threat identification through its viZual™ technology which uses colour-coded material discrimination to distinguish between organic and inorganic substances. Operational in less than 15 minutes with a throughput of up to 150 containers or vehicles per hour, the system offers flexible scanning heights for different vehicle or load dimensions and adjustable scanning angles with a variety of scanning modes.