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Wednesday, December 4th, 2013

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Smiths Detection Introduces New Vehicle Screening Systems Smiths Detection has launched two new screening systems, an ultra compact mobile system for vehicle checkpoints and a light vehicle screener for busy traffic checkpoints. The mobile HCVM e35 is suited for space constrained areas such as cities, ports, borders, airports and sporting events. The system can screen whole trucks, containers, and vehicles for threats such as explosives, drugs and contraband. Smiths says the HCVM e35 is available in two variants, offering mobile,…

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