Israeli Government Accepts Morpho Detection's Itemiser® DX Desktop Trace Detection Unit

TSA-certified Itemiser^® DX explosive trace detection system now commercially available worldwide for identification of complex explosive substances in seconds

Defense News: NEWARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morpho Detection, Inc., part of the Safran group’s security business, today announced the Itemiser^® DX explosive trace detection (ETD) system has been accepted by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office for use by government agencies. With this designation, the Itemiser DX is approved for use by Israeli government agencies at border crossings, transportation facilities and civilian facilities and institutions.

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This milestone represents the first time a Morpho Detection ETD solution has been accepted by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office. First certified by the TSA in July 2009, the Itemiser DX utilizes Ion Trap Mobility Spectroscopy (ITMS™) technology to simultaneously analyze both positive and negative ions from a single sample, providing unparalleled threat and contraband detection.

“This designation from the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office reflects our core commitment to develop the most advanced and integrated solutions to tackle the world’s toughest security challenges,” said Dennis Cooke, president and CEO, Morpho Detection, Inc. “We are thrilled to be able to offer this next-generation technology to governments, transportation hubs, cargo facilities and secure locations around the world. By quickly and accurately identifying traces of potential explosive materials, the Itemiser DX offers the capabilities needed to protect the most sensitive locations.”

“The strategic advantage Itemiser DX will provide is important to meeting the security challenges faced in this region,” said Yaron Yezersky, marketing manager, Hypertech Systems Ltd – Morpho Detection’s strategic partner in Israel.

A lightweight, versatile and user-friendly detection unit with a one-hour battery engineered with a built-in handle for hassle-free transportation, the Itemiser DX is now available to protect high-risk facilities and locations around the world.

For additional information on the Itemiser DX, please visit www.morphodetection.com.

About Morpho Detection, Inc.

Sagem Sécurité’s Morpho Detection, a business of the Safran group (PAR: SAF), is a leading supplier of explosives and narcotics detection systems for government, military, air and ground transportation, first responder, critical infrastructure and other high-risk organizations. Formed in 2009 following Safran Group’s acquisition of GE Security’s Homeland Protection business, Morpho Detection integrates computed tomography (CT), Raman Spectroscopy, trace (ITMS™ technology), X-ray and X-ray Diffraction technologies into solutions that can make security activities more accurate, productive and efficient. With industry-leading products such as the Itemiser® DX trace detection system, the CTX line of explosive detection systems (EDS), and the StreetLab® Mobile hand-held chemical and biological substance identification unit, Morpho Detection’s solutions are deployed to help protect people and property in some of the most important and sensitive world locations.

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