Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security screening, announced a groundbreaking partnership with Deepnoid, an AI software company. Revealed on Wednesday, the collaboration aims to integrate Deepnoid’s cutting-edge AI technology into Smiths Detection’s security screening systems.
Deepnoid’s AI technology will undergo extensive testing on Smiths Detection’s HI-SCAN 6040-2is handheld luggage X-ray scanner. The partnership also plans to enhance detection speed, accuracy, and efficiency in computed tomography (CT) screening.
This collaboration aligns with Smiths Detection’s responsible open architecture strategy, ensuring smooth integration of third-party AI solutions while maintaining rigorous security standards. It’s also a key component of the company’s Ada Initiative, which systematically onboards suppliers to achieve complete integration of hardware, software, and algorithms. By leveraging AI-based tools, Smiths Detection aims to strengthen threat detection capabilities and lay the foundation for its security infrastructure to respond flexibly to future risks.
Cymoril Metivier, Global Digital Portfolio Director at Smiths Detection, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are excited to collaborate with Deepnoid as we explore new advancements in security screening. Advancing threat detection has been a key focus for Smiths Detection for years, with our iCMORE AI-driven algorithm suite using advanced object recognition to accurately detect prohibited items, weapons, lithium batteries, and other dangerous goods. Driving responsible open architecture strengthens these capabilities, enabling greater flexibility to integrate new technologies. This partnership reinforces our commitment to high-performance security solutions that stay ahead of evolving threats.”
Sung Hoon Eom, Managing Director of Smiths Detection’s Korea office, expressed, “We are honored to partner with Deepnoid to advance AI-driven security screening solutions. This collaboration strengthens our regional ties and enables us to better respond to the specific AI demands of the local market. By combining expertise, we can deliver more sophisticated and effective security solutions, benefiting both Korea and the wider global market.”
Jae Ik Cho, Executive Vice President of Deepnoid, added, “This collaboration is a significant milestone for Deepnoid as we aim to become a game-changer in the security AI market. We will leverage our partnership with Smiths Detection to position ourselves as a leading provider of innovative AI technology in the global security screening industry.”
Deepnoid is currently expanding its global presence by developing AI solutions for the medical and security sectors. This partnership is expected to accelerate the development of AI-based security screening technology, enabling faster, smarter, and more precise threat detection.
Smiths Detection continues to lead global threat detection standards by ensuring perfect interoperability between cutting-edge hardware, software, and AI-based solutions, reinforcing its commitment to protecting people and critical infrastructure worldwide.
