L-3 Announces TSA Funding for Final Testing of the New eXaminer XLB High Speed Baggage Screening System
19 June 2008
Woburn, Massachusetts - L-3 Security & Detection Systems has announced a new contract from the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for operational hardening and final testing of the eXaminer XLB™ (eXtra Large Bore) high speed, automatic inline baggage screening system. The eXaminer XLB explosives detection system (EDS) is designed to detect threats at very high speeds to meet the needs of larger terminals with heavy traffic. The system will continue to deliver the same detection capability of L-3’s TSA-certified eXaminer 3DX®, and marks the continuing expansion of the industry-leading eXaminer family of baggage screening systems.
Analogic Corporation, a Peabody, Massachusetts-based developer and manufacturer of advanced imaging technology for security and other applications, has provided the computed tomography (CT) imaging subsystem used in the eXaminer 3DX systems for the last 10 years. eXaminer’s landmark technology has been certified by some of the world’s most security-minded countries. To date, over 800 eXaminer 3DX systems have been installed around the globe. The partnership between L-3 and Analogic continues with the new eXaminer XLB system, which is designed and manufactured by Analogic.
"As airport terminals are being renovated to accommodate larger aircraft and increased passenger volume, advanced technology could help manage the subsequent increase in checked baggage," said Tom Ripp, president of L-3 Security & Detection Systems. “The XLB is designed to meet those evolving needs. In developing scalable platforms for a range of cutting-edge technologies, we are consistently improving detection, operational efficiencies, and system configurations."
Using continuous multi-slice CT imaging technology, the eXaminer XLB generates advanced, high-resolution, 3-D color images in real time, including 360-degree rotational views of all individual threat objects and the entire bag. Outstanding material discrimination automatically detects explosives and other threat objects. The XLB will also feature a revolutionary non-contact power system designed to reduce downtime and maintenance costs for CT systems.
The eXaminer XLB system will be focused on the critical need for rapid baggage inspection at larger terminals and will be capable of scanning up to 1,100 bags per hour in a very high speed inline network. L-3 plans to release the XLB in August 2009.
