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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, October 1st, 2019

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Tech Developments

Smith Detection's new HI-SCAN 145180-2is pro for scanning air cargo. Photo: Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection Launches Security Scanner for Air Cargo Smiths Detection has launched the HI-SCAN 145180-2is pro multi-view X-Ray scanner that it designed specifically to screen air cargo. The company says the scanner has two newly developed 200kV X-Ray generators set at 90-degrees from each other, with one under the conveyor belt, minimizing the need for re-scans and making it easier to maintain and service. The generators are also digitally controlled and offer advanced analysis and diagnosis capabilities. The tunnel handles…

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