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IDSS Introduces Compact Checkpoint CT System

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, October 24th, 2022

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IDSS Introduces Compact Checkpoint CT System

Integrated Defense & Security Solutions' DETECT 1000 computed tomography carry-on baggage scanner. Photo: IDSS

Security detection company Integrated Defense and Security Solutions (IDSS) has introduced a smaller version of its Detect 1000 checkpoint computed tomography (CT) scanner aimed at airports and other facilities with size and layout limitations. The reduced form factor (RFF)-CT Detect 1000S was developed with the help of the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate’s Screening at Speed program and is being showcased at the agency’s Innovation Checkpoint at Harry Reid International Airport in…

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