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MS Spektral X-ray scanning platforms for border control, ports and critical infrastructure — supplied and supported across the UK by Vision ATK.

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CE Certified ISO 9001:2015 Radiation Safety Compliant UK Installation & Support

Security & Border Control
V-Gate™ Seires X-Ray Systems

Six platforms engineered for specific operational environments — from high-volume port gates to rapid tactical deployments.

01 Gantry Type X-Ray Scanning System
Fixed Installation · Gantry
Titan-X Gantry Type
"Fixed-position gantry scanning. Maximum throughput."
Application Areas
Land Border Crossing Freight Checkpoint Container Terminal
Dual-Energy Imaging AI Image Processing High Penetration
02 PHANTOM-X Backscatter X-Ray
Backscatter Technology · Mobile & Portal
PHANTOM-X
"Backscatter intelligence. Organic threats detected."
Application Areas
Mobile Deployment Portal Screening Personnel & Vehicle Inspection
Backscatter Technology AI-Based Image Processing Remote Operating Capability
03 NOMAD-X Mobile X-Ray
Rapid Deployment · Mobile
NOMAD-X
"Deploy anywhere. Stationary and drive-through modes."
Application Areas
Temporary Checkpoints Port Surge Capacity Remote Borders
Dual Scanning Mode Dual-Energy LINAC Robust Environmental Tolerance
04 TITAN-X Fixed Fast Scanning System
Fixed Installation · High-Speed Portal
TITAN-X
"Fast fixed portal scanning. High-volume throughput."
Application Areas
Commercial Ports Container Depots Customs Clearance
High-Speed Portal Scanning Dual-Energy LINAC Effective Material Discrimination
05 HYBRID-X Hybrid X-Ray System
Hybrid Dual-Mode · Passenger Vehicles
HYBRID-X
"Transmission and Backscatter. Full vehicle coverage."
Application Areas
Border Crossings Critical Infrastructure High-Security Checkpoints
Transmission + Backscatter Automated Multi-Angle Scanning No Driver Presence Required
06 Baggage X-Ray Scanning System
Baggage & Cargo · Inline
Baggage X-Ray
"FOTON-X 100100 Dual. Automated content classification."
Application Areas
Airport Terminals Government Buildings Security Checkpoints
100×100 Tunnel (Large Baggage) Dual-Energy Auto Classification Bidirectional Scanning & Recording

Find Your System

Select your operational environment to see which systems apply.

Land Border Crossings

High-volume freight checkpoints where throughput must coexist with consistent detection. Fixed gantry and fast portal systems deliver the reliability permanent installations demand, while NOMAD-X provides mobile surge and contingency capacity.

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Gantry Type X-Ray TITAN-X NOMAD-X
Primary Requirement
Continuous throughput — trucks, trailers and containers without queuing or stop-and-search delays
Detection Priority
Dense cargo penetration, contraband profiling, dual-energy material discrimination
System Type
Fixed gantry or high-speed portal for permanent installations; mobile unit for additional capacity

Commercial Ports & Terminals

Container inspection at volume, operating continuously across shifts. TITAN-X high-speed portal scanning maximises throughput while dual-energy imaging provides material classification for operators.

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TITAN-X Gantry Type X-Ray NOMAD-X
Primary Requirement
High-volume vehicle scanning without disrupting port operations
Detection Priority
Container integrity, hidden compartments, high-density concealment in mixed cargo types
System Type
Fixed high-speed portal (TITAN-X) or gantry configuration with dual-energy LINAC technology

Airports & Security Checkpoints

Passenger and baggage flow must not be compromised. The Baggage X-Ray (FOTON-X 100100 Dual) delivers high-resolution inspection at checkpoint speed, while PHANTOM-X adds backscatter capability for personnel and vehicle screening.

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Baggage X-Ray PHANTOM-X HYBRID-X
Primary Requirement
High-throughput baggage screening with automatic content classification
Detection Priority
Weapons, contraband, organic and low-density threats in baggage and cargo
Compliance
CE certification, radiation safety compliance, dual-energy classification

Critical Infrastructure & Events

Flexible, rapidly deployable screening for sites where threats vary and operational windows are short. NOMAD-X provides full truck-scanning capability without fixed infrastructure, while PHANTOM-X handles personnel and vehicle access screening at any location.

Recommended Systems
NOMAD-X PHANTOM-X HYBRID-X
Primary Requirement
Rapid deployment without civil works — operational at any site with no fixed infrastructure dependency
Typical Sites
Government buildings, critical infrastructure, major security events, military logistics
System Type
Mobile vehicle-mounted (NOMAD-X) or mobile/portal backscatter (PHANTOM-X) configurations
The Science Behind the Systems

How X-Ray
Scanning Works

From beam penetration to AI-driven analysis — the technology that makes every scan count, regardless of cargo volume or threat complexity. Used at borders, ports and critical infrastructure across the UK and Europe.

Step 01

High-Energy X-Ray Beam Penetrates the Target

A collimated X-ray beam is emitted through the scan zone at high energy. As it passes through the target — vehicle, container or baggage — different materials absorb radiation at different rates, producing measurable attenuation data across the full scan width.

HOW IT WORKS
01
X-ray source activation — a high-voltage generator powers the beam, calibrated to the target density and scan speed of the specific system configuration.
02
Beam collimation — the beam is focused into a fan or pencil geometry to maximise coverage and minimise scatter, ensuring accurate attenuation readings across the detector array.
03
Detector array capture — transmitted intensity is recorded simultaneously across the full scan width, forming the raw data for image reconstruction.
  • High-penetration beam capable of imaging fully loaded vehicles and ISO containers
  • Applicable to gantry, drive-through, mobile and baggage scanning configurations
  • Compliant with radiation safety regulations across UK and European jurisdictions
  • Scanning speed configurable to match throughput requirements at busy border crossings and ports
X-Ray beam penetration through vehicle at border crossing
9MeV
Beam Energy
40mm
Steel Penetration
<3s
Scan Time
Step 02

Dual-Energy Detectors Classify Every Material

Systems equipped with dual-energy detection simultaneously measure beam attenuation at two energy levels. The ratio between measurements reveals material composition — not just shape or density — enabling colour-coded classification of organic, metallic and mixed materials in real time.

HOW IT WORKS
01
Low and high energy measurement — two detector layers capture attenuation at different photon energies simultaneously, without slowing scan throughput.
02
Atomic number derivation — the ratio of high-to-low energy attenuation correlates with effective atomic number, distinguishing organics from inorganics with high confidence.
03
Colour-coded image output — organics, metals and mixed materials are rendered in distinct colour channels, reducing operator interpretation time and decision fatigue during extended screening shifts.
  • Narcotics, explosives and plastics rendered distinctly from metallic cargo
  • Effective for identifying concealed threats within dense or mixed-load containers
  • Reduces false alarm rates — critical for maintaining throughput at high-volume UK and EU ports
  • Colour mapping consistent with international customs and border agency screening standards
Dual-energy X-ray material classification at customs checkpoint
2x
Energy Levels
3
Colour Channels
<1s
Classification Time
Step 03

AI Analysis and Real-Time Threat Alerting

An AI-assisted image analysis layer processes scan data as it is generated — comparing detected shapes, densities and material profiles against libraries of known threat signatures. The system flags anomalies and ranks alerts by priority, supporting consistent screening quality across extended operational shifts.

HOW IT WORKS
01
Signature matching — scan data is compared in real time against threat libraries covering weapons, explosives, narcotics and other prohibited items, updated to reflect evolving smuggling methods.
02
Region-of-interest highlighting — suspicious geometries, anomalous densities and unusual material compositions are automatically highlighted within the scan image for operator review.
03
Operator-confirmed assessment — ranked alerts are presented to the screener for final judgement. The AI layer augments, not replaces, human decision-making — maintaining operator accountability throughout the screening process.
  • Automated flagging of suspicious geometries, densities and material profiles
  • Alert prioritisation reduces cognitive load during high-throughput screening operations
  • Supports compliance with UK Border Force and EU customs screening directives
  • Consistent detection performance maintained across extended shifts — reducing human error fatigue risk
AI-assisted X-ray threat detection interface for border security
99%+
Detection Rate
<0.1%
False Alarm Rate
Real-Time
AI Processing
See It in Action

PHANTOM-X Backscatter X-Ray
Mobile & Portal Screening System

See how the PHANTOM-X backscatter system delivers high-penetration X-ray imaging at a mobile checkpoint — operational without fixed infrastructure.

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Core Technologies

The Engineering Inside
Every System

Four technologies that separate effective screening from expensive theatre.

01

Dual-Energy
Material Discrimination

Two simultaneous energy measurements reveal material composition — not just shape. Organic threats, metals and mixed cargo render in distinct colour channels for rapid visual classification.

  • Organic vs. inorganic differentiation
  • Colour-coded image output
  • Reduced operator interpretation time
02

AI-Assisted
Threat Recognition

AI image analysis processes scan data as generated — comparing detected profiles against known threat signatures and flagging anomalies for operator review in real time.

  • Automated flagging of suspicious regions
  • Alerts ranked by priority for operators
  • Consistent screening across long shifts
03

High-Speed Portal
Scanning (LINAC)

LINAC-powered systems deliver high-penetration imaging at operational scanning speed — covering full-length vehicles and containers with dual-energy material discrimination.

  • Dual-energy LINAC technology
  • High throughput scanning
  • Effective material discrimination
04

Backscatter X-Ray
for Organic Threats

Backscatter detection captures radiation reflected from the target surface — uniquely effective for low-density organic materials that transmission imaging can miss.

  • Real-time backscatter scanning
  • Mobile and portal mode options
  • High penetration and wire resolution
Compliance
CE — X-Ray Scanning Systems (BelCert A1577789)
CE — NOMAD-X (BelCert A1602305)
ISO 9001:2015 (TSE No: KY-7755/18)
Radiation Safety Compliant

The Right System
Starts with the
Right Assessment.

Contact Vision ATK for a UK consultation. We’ll evaluate your throughput, site constraints and compliance requirements — and recommend the exact MS Spektral configuration your operation needs.

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