Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type (Handheld, Vehicle-Mounted), By Application (Military & Defense, Public Safety, Transportation), And Segment Forecasts, 2018 - 2025
Previously, bags at TYR were screened manually by using
explosive trace detection equipment.
US authorities in June 2017 also ordered increased security around aircraft, in passenger areas and other places where travelers can be cleared by US officials before they depart as well as additional use of
explosive trace detection testing.
Under the project, different equipment including 'hold baggage explosive detection system' (EDS-CT and EDS), 'liquid explosive detection system', '
explosive trace detection system' and 'big vehicle scanner' would be installed at Karachi, Multan and Faisalabad airports , while Islamabad airport would get 'big vehicle scanner' only.
PAL effected the phase of DHS' enhanced security measures-the use of an
explosive trace detection device on large portable electronic devices-in July.
The two sides reviewed the main projects planned in the presidential lodge at the Tunis Carthage airport, including the
explosive trace detection system currently used in international airports in developed countries.
Airlines had 21 days from June 28 until July 19 to put in place increased
explosive trace detection screening and 120 days to handle other security measures, including an enhanced screening of airline passengers.
European and US officials told Reuters that airlines have until July 19, to put in place increased
explosive trace detection screening and other measures and 120 days to comply with other security measures, including enhanced screening of airline passengers.
An airline official briefed on the matter said the directive gives airlines more flexibility and additional time to obtain
explosive trace detection equipment.
(NASDAQ: OSIS) has closed the acquisition of a Massachusetts, US-based global
explosive trace detection business (ETD) from Smiths Group plc (LSE: SMIN), to expand security product offerings in aviation checkpoints, the company said.
M2 EQUITYBITES-July 11, 2017-OSI Systems Closes Acquisition of
Explosive Trace Detection Business from Smiths Group