Morpho to supply Itemiser DX detectors to unnamed US Government agency

Morpho Detection has been awarded a contract worth $5m to supply Itemiser DX explosives trace detectors (ETD) by an unnamed US Government agency.

Under terms of the contract, Morpho Detection will also provide maintenance services to ensure peak performance and maximum uptime.

The light and portable desktop system detects traces of explosives on skin, clothing, carried items, bags, vehicles and other surfaces.

Morpho Detection president and CEO Karen Bomba said: "By non-invasively detecting and identifying traces of explosives on a variety of surfaces, Itemiser ETD play an important and growing role in the security screening process.

"From government agencies and airports, to air cargo carriers and law enforcement, organisations of all sizes and security needs are recognising the importance of integrating advanced trace technology into the security screening process."

Morpho launched Itemiser DX in 2009 and has deployed approximately 5,000 units at various airport checkpoints, checked baggage and air cargo screening facilities, critical infrastructure and secure locations worldwide.

Recently, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) awarded a research and development (R&D) contract to Morpho, to develop the advanced Itemiser DX air cargo explosives trace detector (ETD).

Valued at $1m, the contract will see Morpho Detection develop and build air cargo upgrade Itemiser DX retrofit kit for the aviation security market to enhance detection capabilities for new explosives threats while increasing the threat library capacity.