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Smiths Detection Launches Advanced Portable, Rugged Radiation and Nuclear Threat Detector

Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announces the launch of its HPRIDTM, High Performance Radioisotope Identifier, a next generation handheld device for detecting and identifying highly enriched uranium, plutonium and other radioactive materials.

The HPRID was developed specifically to address the limitations of existing technologies by providing an instrument that is more accurate, sensitive and rugged and able to easily discriminate threats from benign radioactivity.

Stephen Phipson, Group Managing Director of Smiths Detection, said: This detector offers a higher level of detection capabilities to military ER teams and will have significant application for emergency responders and for cargo and vehicle screening. Its accuracy and speed of analysis represent a significant leap forward in radiation detection performance.

Developed for use in various field inspection environments, the HPRID is capable of taking faster, more accurate measurements of localized radiation. It can detect multiple sources, determining whether the radiation is innocent or a threat, and can identify materials despite attempts to shield radiation sources. Additionally, the technology can identify substances often used in dirty bombs.

The HPRID includes three types of detectors; a large sodium iodide (NaI) crystal, a neutron detector and a Geiger-Müller (GM) tube. The GM tube alerts the responder to high levels of radiation while the NaI crystal and neutron detector identify and analyze the specific potential threat. Additionally, using Symetricas DiscoveryTM technology and an easily expandable onboard radioisotope library, the handheld is capable of detecting and identifying masked or shielded threats that are problematic for legacy systems. The Discovery technology is a highly sophisticated isotope detection and identification system based on techniques, designs and expertise developed from Symetricas extensive experience in the detection and identification of radiation in both terrestrial and space applications.

Cherif Rizkalla, President of Smiths Detection, Americas, said: The HPRID was designed with advanced detectors and sophisticated algorithms to identify a threat even in the presence of hotter benign radiation. In plain language, individuals seeking to smuggle or deploy a radiological threat can no longer hide behind a hotter source of radiation.

About Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection is part of the global technology business Smiths Group. It offers advanced integrated security solutions for customers in civil and military markets worldwide and is a leading technology developer and manufacturer of sensors that detect and identify explosives, chemical and biological agents, weapons, and contraband. Its advanced technology security solutions also include Smiths Heimann x-ray imaging systems, millimeter-wave technology and a specialist software supply business for the management of large sensor and video surveillance networks. Separate business units focus on related products for the life sciences, and food manufacturing industries. For more information visit www.smithsdetection.com.

About Smiths Group

Smiths is a global technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange. A world leader in the practical application of advanced technologies, Smiths Group delivers products and services for the threat & contraband detection, medical devices, energy and communications markets worldwide. Our products and services make the world safer, healthier and more productive. Smiths Group employs more than 20,000 people in over 50 countries. For more information visit www.smiths.com.

Contacts:

Coltrin & Associates for Smiths Detection
David Olsen, 212-221-1616 ext. 118
David_Olsen@Coltrin.com
or
Smiths Detection
Susan Cooper-Curcio, 973-830-2131
susan.cooper@smithsdetection.com

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