Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide
  • Home
  • /
  • Security
  • /
  • Smiths Detection furthers Open Architecture acceleration with SeeTrue

Security

Smiths Detection furthers Open Architecture acceleration with SeeTrue

Smiths Detection announced today that it is collaborating with SeeTrue, a supplier of artificial intelligence threat detection software, to seamlessly integrate its threat products with Smiths Detection’s leading X-ray screening equipment.

Image courtesy Smiths Detection
 
The move is part of Smiths Detection’s ongoing Ada Initiative that seeks to accelerate the adoption of open architecture (OA) across aviation, ports and borders, defence and urban security. Hardware, software and algorithms from different product suppliers can be plugged together using OA, enhancing security outcomes.

Advertisement
PTC rectangle

 
Currently, Smiths Detection offers a wide variety of automatic threat detection algorithms that can be integrated into its X-ray screening equipment, and recognises that with an increasing choice of digital technology partners, customers should have the assurance that third party technologies operate seamlessly with our own devices.
 
Cymoril Metivier, Global Director Digital at Smiths Detection, said: “By collaborating with partners such as SeeTrue through our open architecture initiative, we’re able to offer our customers a greater choice of solutions that have the potential to enhance their security systems and capabilities.”
 
Advertisement
ODU RT

Assaf Frenkel, Co-Founder & CEO of SeeTrue, said: “SeeTrue is excited to partner with Smiths Detection, which has one of the largest footprints for security screening technology worldwide. Open architecture is vital in the transition to CT. This partnership gives customers the freedom of choice in detection software, X-Ray and CT machines.”
 
SeeTrue and Smiths Detection will be exhibiting at Passenger Terminal Expo in Amsterdam 14th-16th March
 

Advertisement
FIA2026 animated banner
Anti-drone tech patents surge

Aerospace Defence Security

Anti-drone tech patents surge

19 March 2026

The number of patent applications for anti-drone (counter-UAV) technologies filed globally increased by 27% to 126 last year*, up from 99 the year before, according to new research from intellectual property (IP) law firm Mathys & Squire.

Marshall Aerospace secures five SAIL Mark projects

Aerospace Defence Security

Marshall Aerospace secures five SAIL Mark projects

18 March 2026

Marshall Aerospace is advancing its expertise in the UK’s fast-growing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) sector after securing five separate SAIL Mark assessment projects funded by Innovate UK and the Department for Transport.

UK engineers advance innovative way to tackle drone threats

Defence Security

UK engineers advance innovative way to tackle drone threats

18 March 2026

A team of UK based engineers is developing a new way of eliminating hostile drones.

Met Office launches MAVIS

Aerospace Security Space

Met Office launches MAVIS

18 March 2026

The Met Office have officially launched the Met Office Aeronautical Visualisation Service (MAVIS) - a next-generation aviation weather platform designed to support a rapidly evolving aviation landscape, from traditional crewed aircraft to emerging spaceport operations.

Advertisement
PTC rectangle
JFD opens new Singapore facility

Defence Security

JFD opens new Singapore facility

18 March 2026

Provider of specialist marine and defence solutions, James Fisher and Sons plc (JFD Global), has expanded its Asia Pacific footprint with the official opening of a new facility in Singapore.

Glasgow to host CYBERUK 2026

Security Events

Glasgow to host CYBERUK 2026

17 March 2026

International cyber security chiefs will convene next month at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Clydeside, Glasgow, for the UK’s flagship cyber conference, CYBERUK (21st-23rd April), to discuss accelerating defences in the face of rising online threats.

Advertisement
ODU RT
Advertisement
Gulfstream banner