SureScan’s transition from prototype manufacturing to a leadership position is right on track. John Percival, who was appointed as the President of SureScan earlier this year, outlines the unique features of the x1000 Baggage Solution and its benefits for the security marketplace, to Marta Dimitrova.
John Percival was appointed the new President of SureScan earlier this year. He comments: “My extensive knowledge in all aspects of the technology and commercialisation uniquely positions me to lead SureScan in this phase of its growth.”
“It’s a very exciting time for SureScan. Airport stakeholders and influencers are preparing for years ahead, requiring checked baggage screening solutions with multi-energy detection and cutting-edge technology that will advance alongside emerging threats,” says John Percival, President of SureScan.
SureScan, an emerging leader and global company, brings advanced, explosive detection technology and superior manufacturing to the homeland security marketplace. In May 2015, the company was awarded an additional US$1 million (€930,000) in government funding for research in advancing explosive detection technology. Its Explosive Detection System (EDS) – x1000 – last year successfully achieved European Civil Aviation Conference’s (ECAC) EDS Standard 3 and became the first multi-energy stationary gantry CT EDS to be TSA certified.
Percival was appointed the new President of SureScan earlier this year after being the Vice President of Engineering, and brings over 34 years of experience in CT product development. “My extensive knowledge in all aspects of the technology and commercialisation uniquely positions me to lead SureScan in this phase of its growth. In addition, our team of software developers and engineers, with over 100 years of experience, are experts in developing and advancing the capabilities of the x1000,” he enthuses.
SureScan x1000 baggage solution
SureScan x1000 stands out from other baggage solutions with its individual photon counting multi-energy detector technology, prepared for emerging threats. Unlike other solutions, the x1000 operates at a lower cost of ownership, with one key feature being a static gantry versus a complex rotating gantry.
SureScan’s Explosive Detection System (EDS) – x1000 – is the only solution with individual photon counting multi-energy detector technology, prepared for emerging threats. Last year it successfully achieved European Civil Aviation Conference’s (ECAC) EDS Standard 3.
Moreover, the solution is also the only TSA certified and ECAC Standard 3 multi-energy gantry CT EDS using unique individual photon counting detectors. Individual photon counting enables multi-energy versus dual-energy sensing. This provides the ultimate material discrimination in both density and effective atomic number.
In addition, the x1000 over the course of its 10+ year life-cycle has a lower cost of ownership, saving huge expenditures in power, repair and maintenance. The static gantry, with no moving parts, provides higher reliability and the system self-calibrates. The belt speed is upgradeable for flexible throughput and because of the large rectangular tunnel throughout, bag jams are prevented and operating time increased. Built from the ground up for checked baggage screening versus a medical X-ray adaptation, the efficient weight, size and design offers versatile installations, a reduced footprint, field upgrades and maintenance.
Today, Surescan’s transition from prototype manufacturing to volume production, deployment and installation, as well as expanding SureScan’s leadership position in the global market, is right on track. “We expect to be installing several x1000 in 2017. The SureScan x1000 is a solution that meets all international standards and we are supporting market growth by partnering with distributors and hiring specialists in CT security technology to clearly communicate the benefits of the x1000,” explains Percival.
Looking ahead, the company’s main objective for next year is to capture a significant market share for the x1000. “As the market learns and experiences the x1000, it will win the market it deserves as the best solution,” Percival concludes.
