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Smiths Detection’s SDX 100100 DV HC on TSA ACSTL

Smiths Detection's SDX 100100 DV HC X-ray scanner has been added to the Transportation Security Administration’s Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL), enabling its use by regulated operators across the US air cargo sector.

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The dual-view system is designed to meet the highest air cargo screening standards required by the TSA for inclusion on the ACSTL. Qualification requires compliance with some of the most stringent performance and security criteria in the industry, ensuring that only advanced, reliable and operationally effective systems are approved to help safeguard the global air cargo supply chain.

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The SDX 100100 DV HC uses two 160 kV X-ray generators to produce horizontal and vertical views of each item simultaneously. This configuration supports fast and effective inspection of tightly packed objects in a single pass, helps speed up the screening process, and provides strong steel penetration and high-quality images to support detection performance and operational efficiency. The design also improves access to the generators for maintenance and servicing.
 
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Philip Tackett, Ph.D., VP of Technology at Smiths Detection Inc, said: “The addition of the SDX 100100 DV HC to the ACSTL means operators can now deploy technology that enhances detection performance, strengthens operational efficiency and reduces security risk across cargo networks. This is an important milestone for our air cargo portfolio and reflects our commitment to delivering solutions that allow air carriers and freight forwarders to improve security while maintaining the efficiency their operations demand.”
 

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