The Germany Interior Ministry has awarded Smiths Detection a contract to provide about 50 Advanced Technology (AT) X-Ray systems for security checkpoints at Frankfurt International Airport. The value of the award was not disclosed. The X-Ray systems include HI-SCAN 6040 aTiX and HI-SCAN 7555 aTiX systems, combined with re-inspection components and other equipment to facilitate carry-on baggage screening for liquid explosives. “This latest order from Germany underlines our leading role in supplying advanced detection technologies that meet the strict EU security requirements for detecting liquid threats,” says Cherif Rizkalla, chief commercial officer of Smiths Detection.