[May 17, 2012] Itemiser DX trace detector by Morpho Detection certified by UK DfT for air cargo screening Tweet May 17, 2012 (AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION via COMTEX) -- The explosives and narcotics detection business of Morpho Safran group's security unit, Morpho Detection Inc on Wednesday announced that its next-generation Itemiser DX desktop explosives trace detection (ETD) system has been certified by the UK Department for Transport (DfT) for air cargo screening. Certification from the UK DfT is said to be an important recognition of Itemiser DX' ability to protect the air cargo supply chain. As a result of the certification the Itemiser DX is now available for the detection of explosives at air cargo facilities throughout the UK where it is able to assist air cargo facilities and operators in increasing efficiency and ROI on security infrastructure investments. Initially certified by UK DfT for passenger airport checkpoints and checked baggage screening in 2010, Morpho Detection's Itemiser DX claims to delivers fast, accurate detection of explosives in a desktop package that is reliable, cost effective and portable. By using ITMS trace technology to analyse both positive and negative ions simultaneously from a single sample, Itemiser DX is said to offer unparalleled detection capabilities. Morpho Detection Inc is a part of Morpho, a security business of the Safran group (PARIS:SAF), and is a supplier of explosives and narcotics and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) detection systems for government, military, air and ground transportation, first responder, critical infrastructure and other high-risk organisations. Morpho Detection's Itemiser DX Trace Detector Certified for Air Cargo Screening by UK Department for Transport. Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected] [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]