CTIX Checkpoint

Description

The CTIX is a computed tomography checkpoint scanner designed for high-throughput aviation security. Developed by Rapiscan Systems, a subsidiary of OSI Systems, it is the successor to traditional two-dimensional X-ray machines. The system uses a rotating gantry to capture three-dimensional imagery of cabin baggage, allowing security personnel to rotate and inspect items from any angle. Its primary technological advancement is the ability to identify explosives and prohibited items without requiring passengers to remove liquids or large electronics from their bags. Major international airports and civil aviation authorities are the primary procurement bodies for this hardware. The system is notably deployed by the Transportation Security Administration in the United States and has undergone extensive trials and adoption at major hubs such as London Heathrow and Manchester Airport. It is typically sold as part of integrated checkpoint solutions, often bundled with automated tray return systems and remote screening software to increase passenger flow rates. Buyers should focus on the software certification levels, specifically whether the unit meets ECAC EDS CB C3 standards for liquid explosive detection. The desk would verify the specific throughput capacity in a live environment versus theoretical speeds, as well as the footprint requirements for existing terminal layouts. Prospective operators must also account for the significantly higher floor loading weight compared to legacy X-ray tunnels and the long-term service requirements for the rotating mechanical components.