
Smiths Detection
Smiths Detection makes threat detection and security screening technology. Its products help protect society from explosives, weapons, contraband, biological threats, toxic chemicals and narcotics.
About Smiths Detection
Smiths Detection makes threat detection and security screening technology. Its products help protect society from explosives, weapons, contraband, biological threats, toxic chemicals and narcotics. It serves airports, ports and borders, urban security, defence and other sites. Its global head office is in London, United Kingdom.
In aviation, the company offers checkpoint solutions, hold baggage screening, air cargo screening and diffraction screening. Its integrated solutions include the SDX 10080 SCT for hold baggage. Its aviation work also covers in-field screening and operator assistance tools.
Its product range covers bag and parcel screening, baggage screening, cargo and freight screening, vehicle and container screening, people screening, mailroom screening, letter and parcel screening, and tray handling. Its market sectors also include ports and borders, urban security, defence and circular economy, including battery sorting.
The company also offers digital solutions. Its iCMORE AI-powered detection tool sits within a digital ecosystem that covers open architecture, scalable integration, cybersecurity and advanced analytics. The digital work aims to enhance performance, streamline operations and future-proof security infrastructure. It has also delivered a fully automated international remote baggage screening system between South Korea and the United States.
Service covers maintenance, technical support and training. The company also supplies spares and consumables to help keep equipment running smoothly. It offers responsible disposals, and customers can book a service.
The company has offices across the world. Its regional offices include Edgewood, Maryland, which is its US headquarters, and Singapore, which is its APAC headquarters. Other offices include Schiphol in the Netherlands, France, Italy, Israel, Germany, the UAE, Canada, Australia, China, Japan, Malaysia and India.
Its product finder lists segments such as air cargo security, airport security, land border crossings, military, public venues, mass transit, and sea port terminals. Its technology range includes biothreat detection, trace detection, X-ray screening and lanes. Integrated solutions also cover prison security. Visitors can choose a region to speak with an expert.
Services
- Checkpoint screening
- Hold baggage screening
- Air cargo screening
- Mailroom screening
- People screening
- Vehicle and container screening
- iCMORE AI-powered detection
- Service, maintenance and training
- Spares and consumables
- Responsible disposals
Location
United Kingdom
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Shows where Smiths Detection exhibits or has exhibited
All aviation events- 9
- events
- 6
- countries
- 4
- as sponsor
View eventAAAE and ACC Airport Planning, Design and Construction Symposium
Exhibited in 2026. Next edition 16 to 18 March 2027 · New Orleans, United States
Exhibitor2026 list; 2027 not published yet
View eventPassenger Terminal EXPO
6 to 8 April 2027 · Amsterdam, Netherlands
Stand Hall 5, Stand 5140
View eventThe Airport Show
11 to 13 May 2027 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Lanyard Sponsor
View eventAAAE Annual Conference and Exposition
16 to 18 May 2027 · Phoenix, United States
Stand 615
View eventDSEI UK
Exhibited in 2025. Next edition 7 to 10 September 2027 · London, United Kingdom
Maritime Suite Sponsor2025 list; 2027 not published yet
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View eventACI-NA Security Technology Conference
Exhibited in 2026. Next edition 20 to 23 September 2027 · Arlington, United States
Sponsor2026 list; 2027 not published yet
View eventinter airport Global
12 to 14 October 2027 · Milan, Italy
Stand K40
View eventPassenger Terminal Expo Asia
Exhibited in 2026. Next edition 24 to 25 November 2027 · Singapore, Singapore
Stand C10 (2026)2026 list; 2027 not published yet
View eventThe Airport Show
12 to 14 October 2026 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Lanyard Sponsor
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