TSA Orders Morpho CTX 9800 DSi Explosives Detection Systems
Feb 4, 2012 | 12:16 am
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Morpho Detection is pleased the TSA has chosen our CTX 9800 and 9400 EDS to help meet its checked bag screening needs," said Brad Buswell, president and CEO, Morpho Detection, Inc. "The CTX 9400 and 9800 explosives detection systems customize CT-based imaging technology, originally developed for healthcare, [emphasis added] for a wide range of airport needs and aviation security challenges.
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The Authority is seeking Qualification Statements from contractors to provide management and operations personnel to operate, maintain, and repair the existing baggage handling systems (BHS) throughout Logan International Airport and Worcester Regional Airport. Such contractors must have demonstrated experience in the operation and maintenance of similar systems in terms of scale and complexity. The contractor shall be able to maintain the BHS in accordance with requirements of the original equipment manufactures and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for such systems. The contractor shall be responsible for the maintenance of all BHS software and hardware, with exception of the L3 Examiner 6000 screening devices. The contractor shall also be responsible for any necessary repairs to the system. Due to the fact that plans and specifications of this project contain sensitive security information, hereinafter referred to as SSI, the Authority is planning to implement this project in accordance with Massport's approved SSI procedures.
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As for this whole Chertoff conspiracy. Conidence mostly, IMO. Morpho was actually GE (as in THE GE) Security until two years ago, when
it sold off to Safran as Morpho. And being a former GE division, I'm sure there were lots more fingers in that pie then just a Chertoff cronie. Plus, Morpho's CTX started off as Invision originally and I believe they were the first on the "market" with an FAA-approved EDS back in the 90s, so when it comes to EDSes, they've been around the longest and when comes it to EDS machines, there aren't many approved for use because any checked baggage system an airport proposes or desires has to follow standards set by TSA, which are outlined here.
Feb 4, 2012 | 8:21 am
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As for this whole Chertoff conspiracy. Conidence mostly, IMO. Morpho was actually GE (as in THE GE) Security until two years ago, when
it sold off to Safran as Morpho. And being a former GE division, I'm sure there were lots more fingers in that pie then just a Chertoff cronie. Plus, Morpho's CTX started off as Invision originally and I believe they were the first on the "market" with an FAA-approved EDS back in the 90s, so when it comes to EDSes, they've been around the longest and when comes it to EDS machines, there aren't many approved for use because any checked baggage system an airport proposes or desires has to follow standards set by TSA, which are outlined here.
it sold off to Safran as Morpho. And being a former GE division, I'm sure there were lots more fingers in that pie then just a Chertoff cronie. Plus, Morpho's CTX started off as Invision originally and I believe they were the first on the "market" with an FAA-approved EDS back in the 90s, so when it comes to EDSes, they've been around the longest and when comes it to EDS machines, there aren't many approved for use because any checked baggage system an airport proposes or desires has to follow standards set by TSA, which are outlined here.
Feb 4, 2012 | 4:23 pm
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Apr 19, 2012 | 8:16 am
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TSA Orders Additional Morpho CTX 9800 DSi Explosives Detection Systems
Here is another press release from Morpho Detection, Inc. that is posted on Market Watch:
Press Release:
Morpho Detection Receives TSA Delivery Order for 32 CTX 9800 Explosives Detection Systems
Largest Single Order to Date for Advanced, High Resolution EDS System Valued at More Than $38M
April 19, 2012, 8:02 a.m. EDT
Ya'll have fun with the opening sentence of the press release:
$248 million - Let's play Follow the Money!
TSA spending $17 million on 15 Explosives Detection Systems from Morpho Detection,Inc
Press Release:
Morpho Detection Receives TSA Delivery Order for 32 CTX 9800 Explosives Detection Systems
Largest Single Order to Date for Advanced, High Resolution EDS System Valued at More Than $38M
April 19, 2012, 8:02 a.m. EDT
Ya'll have fun with the opening sentence of the press release:
NEWARK, CA, Apr 19, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Morpho Detection, Inc. (MDI), the explosives and narcotics detection business [emphasis added] of Morpho, Safran group's security unit, today announced it has received a delivery order from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for 32 CTX 9800 DSi(TM) explosives detection systems (EDS) valued at more than $38 million.
Morpho Detection Systems, Inc was the subject of these past FT threads:$248 million - Let's play Follow the Money!
TSA spending $17 million on 15 Explosives Detection Systems from Morpho Detection,Inc
Apr 21, 2012 | 1:22 am
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Apr 23, 2012 | 10:34 am
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That's too bad... here are a few lines from the press release:
The CTX 9800 delivers high-resolution 3D images in both medium- and high-speed configurations allowing it to meet the needs of any mid-sized or larger airport. Morpho Detection's unique Clarity technology, found in the CTX 9800, enables it to screen checked luggage at higher speeds while continuing to deliver high-resolution 3D images of each bag. The system then automatically compares the contents of the bag with the properties of known threat explosives using a series of algorithms.
It is still a visual imaging technologies -- if you're a bad guy, all you have to do is make sure your nefarious devices does not look like a "know threat explosive".
Apr 23, 2012 | 10:41 am
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That's too bad... here are a few lines from the press release:
The CTX 9800 delivers high-resolution 3D images in both medium- and high-speed configurations allowing it to meet the needs of any mid-sized or larger airport. Morpho Detection's unique Clarity technology, found in the CTX 9800, enables it to screen checked luggage at higher speeds while continuing to deliver high-resolution 3D images of each bag. The system then automatically compares the contents of the bag with the properties of known threat explosives using a series of algorithms.
It is still a visual imaging technologies -- if you're a bad guy, all you have to do is make sure your nefarious devices does not look like a "know threat explosive".
Apr 23, 2012 | 12:55 pm
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