PathSensors
Smiths Detection is a global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies, dedicated to making the world a safer place through innovative solutions and services. With over 70 years of experience, they develop and manufacture world-class detection equipment for markets including aviation, ports and borders, urban security, and defense. Their mission is to protect life, safeguard society, and support the free flow of trade, employing advanced technologies and a comprehensive support network worldwide.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
PathSensors
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North America
Products
CT-based hold-baggage and cargo explosives detection system
Computed-tomography based explosives-detection systems designed to meet ECAC/TSA standards for hold baggage and air cargo screening.
Dual-view and multi-energy X-ray inspection systems
Multi‑view X‑ray scanners for baggage, parcels and checked items that provide high-resolution images and multi‑energy analysis for automatic explosives and liquid detection.
Transmission body scanner for people screening
Non-invasive transmission X‑ray body scanner for detection of objects concealed on or in the body used in correctional and high-security facilities.
Portable ion-trace explosives and narcotics detector
Lightweight, non‑radioactive desktop/portable system for trace detection and identification of explosives and narcotics.
Handheld FT‑IR chemical identifier
Rugged handheld FT‑IR devices for rapid identification of chemicals, toxic industrial chemicals and narcotics in the field.
Bioaerosol collection and rapid biological identifier
Compact instruments for airborne biological collection and rapid on‑site identification of pathogens to support environmental monitoring and biodefence.
CT-based hold-baggage and cargo explosives detection system
Computed-tomography based explosives-detection systems designed to meet ECAC/TSA standards for hold baggage and air cargo screening.
Dual-view and multi-energy X-ray inspection systems
Multi‑view X‑ray scanners for baggage, parcels and checked items that provide high-resolution images and multi‑energy analysis for automatic explosives and liquid detection.
Transmission body scanner for people screening
Non-invasive transmission X‑ray body scanner for detection of objects concealed on or in the body used in correctional and high-security facilities.
Portable ion-trace explosives and narcotics detector
Lightweight, non‑radioactive desktop/portable system for trace detection and identification of explosives and narcotics.
Handheld FT‑IR chemical identifier
Rugged handheld FT‑IR devices for rapid identification of chemicals, toxic industrial chemicals and narcotics in the field.
Bioaerosol collection and rapid biological identifier
Compact instruments for airborne biological collection and rapid on‑site identification of pathogens to support environmental monitoring and biodefence.
Services
Field service and global maintenance
24/7 field technician support, preventive and corrective maintenance, emergency repairs and on‑site engineering to maintain system availability.
Spares, consumables and depot repair
Global spare parts logistics, stocked local inventory, depot repair capabilities and genuine consumables management to ensure peak performance.
Training and certification programmes
Operator, technician and expert training programmes delivered on‑site or remotely, including multi‑level courses for operators, technicians and subject‑matter experts.
Remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance and APM
Digital SMS and application performance monitoring platforms for remote troubleshooting, system health monitoring and predictive replacement to reduce site visits and parts transport.
Responsible disposal and refurbishment services
Take‑back schemes, refurbishment programmes and regulated recycling processes to recover reusable components and ensure compliant end‑of‑life handling.
Analytical reachback and expert interpretation
Specialist interpretation services linking field operators with laboratory scientists to interpret complex chemical and biological detection results (including GC‑MS and Raman support).
Field service and global maintenance
24/7 field technician support, preventive and corrective maintenance, emergency repairs and on‑site engineering to maintain system availability.
Spares, consumables and depot repair
Global spare parts logistics, stocked local inventory, depot repair capabilities and genuine consumables management to ensure peak performance.
Training and certification programmes
Operator, technician and expert training programmes delivered on‑site or remotely, including multi‑level courses for operators, technicians and subject‑matter experts.
Remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance and APM
Digital SMS and application performance monitoring platforms for remote troubleshooting, system health monitoring and predictive replacement to reduce site visits and parts transport.
Responsible disposal and refurbishment services
Take‑back schemes, refurbishment programmes and regulated recycling processes to recover reusable components and ensure compliant end‑of‑life handling.
Analytical reachback and expert interpretation
Specialist interpretation services linking field operators with laboratory scientists to interpret complex chemical and biological detection results (including GC‑MS and Raman support).
Expertise Areas
- Security screening systems for checkpoints, hold baggage, cargo, vehicles and people
- X‑ray and computed-tomography (CT) imaging for threat detection
- Automated image recognition and AI-driven prohibited item detection
- Bioaerosol sampling and rapid on-site biological identification
Key Technologies
- Computed tomography (CT) volumetric imaging
- Rotating CT gantry for high-resolution 3D reconstruction
- Dual-view and multi-energy X‑ray imaging
- X‑ray diffraction and multi-energy material discrimination