iCMORE APIDS has received local approval from the Netherlands’ National Coordinator for Security and Counter-terrorism (NCTV). The algorithm was rigorously tested, verified and validated by the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), a European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) certified test centre.
iCMORE APIDS uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify a wide range of prohibited objects at airport security checkpoints, automating the detection of an extensive list of prohibited items while bags pass through CT security screening machines.
According to Smiths, the algorithm’s certification will empower Dutch airports to deploy advanced detection capabilities with confidence, knowing they are equipped with the most reliable tools to detect prohibited items and fortify security at checkpoints. It also marks a step in the journey towards full automation and alarm-only viewing, reducing manual screening interventions, and driving substantial operational savings.
Cymoril Metivier, global director digital at Smiths Detection, said: “We remain committed to leading the way in delivering innovative and revolutionary solutions that elevate passenger safety and experience, ensure compliance with the highest and evolving security standards and safeguard critical operations across the aviation industry.”
A letter received from Robert Moerland, head of civil aviation security at NCTV, states that the outcome of the national certification test shows the APIDS software met the strict criteria of APIDS standard 1 and the additional Dutch national detection requirements for APID software standard 1.
The approval confirms that the Smiths Detection APIDS algorithm meets both the EU APIDS Standard 1 requirements, as outlined in Attachment 12-M of EU Decision C (2015) 8005 and the additional Dutch national detection standards specified in the “national additional detection requirements for security equipment.”
