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Smiths Detection, a global pioneer in threat detection and security screening announces a collaboration with GRASP Innovations, a solutions provider for aviation security optimisation to allow the integration of GRASPs sensor technology into Smiths Detection’s security checkpoints.

Improved passenger experience

The collaboration is part of Smiths Detection’s Ada Initiative which seeks to enable hardware, software, and algorithms from different product suppliers to be plugged together using open architecture.

GRASP Innovations uses strategically placed sensors to provide data on passenger flows that allow for better resource allocation and when used alongside Smiths Detection’s security screening equipment, will result in an improved passenger experience and operational efficiency.

End-to-end security checkpoint solution

Smiths Detection and GRASP Innovations will leverage the capabilities of both companies to integrate GRASP’s solution into Smiths Detection’s end-to-end security checkpoint solutions.

The two companies will jointly pursue opportunities within the industry and interact with existing customers to prove the potential added value of this partnership.

Safety and operational efficiency

Smiths Detection is committed to helping our customers achieve their security and operational goals"

Cymoril Métivier, Global Director of Digital, Smiths Detection said, “Smiths Detection is committed to helping our customers achieve their security and operational goals; through our collaboration with GRASP we’ll be able to provide our customers with invaluable data to improve safety and operational efficiency to the benefit of operators and passengers alike.” 

Robert Schuur, CEO, of GRASP Innovations, said, “We are thrilled to announce this collaboration. Smiths Detection is one of the greats in our industry, in terms of technology, install base and experienced leadership."

A unique and powerful solution

"As we’re focused on successfully scaling our business, this initiative comes at the right time for us, to provide Smiths Detection with a unique and powerful solution.”

GRASP and Smiths Detection will be showcasing at Passenger Terminal Expo in Amsterdam on 14-16 March (booth: 2340) to provide those interested with an introduction to the shared solution. 

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