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Nuctech - baggage screening

Nuctech is a global leader in security inspection technologies, specializing in X-ray, CT scanners, millimeter-wave body screening, explosive trace detectors (ETD), and integrated checkpoint solutions for airports, ports, borders, and urban security worldwide. Nuctech provides explosives detection screening systems (EDS) that integrate into airport baggage handling systems (BHS) for automated threat identification in checked baggage, carry-on luggage, and air cargo.

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COUNTRY

China

FUNDING STAGE

Private Owned

KEY OFFERINGS

  • Nuctech Baggage & Parcel Inspection : Nuctech specializes in dual-energy X-ray, dual-view, and CT technologies for screening hand luggage, checked bags, and small cargo at airports all explicitly airport-relevant. The variants are: WeDrop (Baggage Check), CX Series (Mail & Carry-on Baggage): CX5030T, CX6040D, CX6040BI, CX6040DV, CX6550BI, CX Series (Luggage & Cargo): CX7555D, CX7555BI, CX100100D, CX100100TI, CX Series (Large Pallet Cargo): CX150180D, CT & XT Series: XT2100HS, Kylin Series, Key-Line (Passenger Checkpoint)

  • Nuctech RT1003EB Liquid Security Inspector : This tabletop scanner uses Raman technology to quickly check liquids in bottles or cans like drinks, gels, or creams for explosives or other dangers without opening them. It works on sealed containers up to 3 liters (glass, plastic, or metal), identifies threats in 8 seconds or less, and meets top airport safety standards (ECAC Type A/B). The design allows two people to use it at once across security lines; it's safe (no radiation), has a simple touchscreen, and fits well with baggage scanners like the CX Series at checkpoints.

  • Nuctech Trace Detection : This desktop unit analyzes swabs from bags, hands, clothing, or surfaces for tiny traces of explosives or narcotics using Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS). Wipe a sample, insert the swab, and get results in seconds to alert on contamination at security lanes. Common at airport checkpoints for both baggage and people surfaces.​

  • Nuctech Handheld Chemical Identifier : This portable Raman scanner identifies unknown powders, pills, or liquids in bags/containers without opening them by analyzing molecular composition through glass or plastic. Point and scan in seconds for threats like drugs or chemicals at checkpoints. Battery-powered and compact, it complements baggage screening workflows.

  • Nuctech Handheld Backscatter : This portable X-ray scanner quickly images hidden items like weapons, drugs, or explosives under clothing, in bags, or tight spaces without contact. Operators hold it like a wand to scan people, packages, or vehicle interiors in real time, highlighting organic materials (bright on screen) that standard X-rays might miss.

  • Nuctech™ RID1000 Smart Robots – Inspection Robot Dog : This autonomous robot dog carries trace detectors to sniff out explosives, narcotics, liquids, fruits, seafood, and refrigerated goods in passengers' bags at borders or customs without intrusion. It moves independently indoors, uses eNOSE tech for multi-threat detection, and assists officers with non-contact inspections plus radiation monitoring.





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COUNTRY

China

FUNDING STAGE

Private Owned

KEY OFFERINGS

  • Nuctech Baggage & Parcel Inspection : Nuctech specializes in dual-energy X-ray, dual-view, and CT technologies for screening hand luggage, checked bags, and small cargo at airports all explicitly airport-relevant. The variants are: WeDrop (Baggage Check), CX Series (Mail & Carry-on Baggage): CX5030T, CX6040D, CX6040BI, CX6040DV, CX6550BI, CX Series (Luggage & Cargo): CX7555D, CX7555BI, CX100100D, CX100100TI, CX Series (Large Pallet Cargo): CX150180D, CT & XT Series: XT2100HS, Kylin Series, Key-Line (Passenger Checkpoint)

  • Nuctech RT1003EB Liquid Security Inspector : This tabletop scanner uses Raman technology to quickly check liquids in bottles or cans like drinks, gels, or creams for explosives or other dangers without opening them. It works on sealed containers up to 3 liters (glass, plastic, or metal), identifies threats in 8 seconds or less, and meets top airport safety standards (ECAC Type A/B). The design allows two people to use it at once across security lines; it's safe (no radiation), has a simple touchscreen, and fits well with baggage scanners like the CX Series at checkpoints.

  • Nuctech Trace Detection : This desktop unit analyzes swabs from bags, hands, clothing, or surfaces for tiny traces of explosives or narcotics using Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS). Wipe a sample, insert the swab, and get results in seconds to alert on contamination at security lanes. Common at airport checkpoints for both baggage and people surfaces.​

  • Nuctech Handheld Chemical Identifier : This portable Raman scanner identifies unknown powders, pills, or liquids in bags/containers without opening them by analyzing molecular composition through glass or plastic. Point and scan in seconds for threats like drugs or chemicals at checkpoints. Battery-powered and compact, it complements baggage screening workflows.

  • Nuctech Handheld Backscatter : This portable X-ray scanner quickly images hidden items like weapons, drugs, or explosives under clothing, in bags, or tight spaces without contact. Operators hold it like a wand to scan people, packages, or vehicle interiors in real time, highlighting organic materials (bright on screen) that standard X-rays might miss.

  • Nuctech™ RID1000 Smart Robots – Inspection Robot Dog : This autonomous robot dog carries trace detectors to sniff out explosives, narcotics, liquids, fruits, seafood, and refrigerated goods in passengers' bags at borders or customs without intrusion. It moves independently indoors, uses eNOSE tech for multi-threat detection, and assists officers with non-contact inspections plus radiation monitoring.





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  • Sharjah Airport Case Study (2024): Sharjah Airport deployed 67 Nuctech CX Series X-ray screening devices across passenger checkpoints, baggage handling, cargo facilities, and customs operations to support capacity expansion to 25M passengers/year, enhancing threat detection while maintaining high throughput for regional hub growth

  • Stockholm Arlanda Airport Case Study (2022): Swedavia selected Nuctech X-ray baggage screening equipment (Polish subsidiary manufactured) for Terminal 5's new security checkpoint opening in 2023, enabling liquids/electronics screening without removal while achieving full ECAC approval and compliance with Swedish Protective Security Act regulations

Use Cases:

  • Nuctech™ RID1000 Smart Robots – Inspection Robot Dog : Manual inspections of passenger bags at borders for fruits, seafood, explosives, and narcotics take minutes per bag; the RID1000-YW now autonomously performs rapid, non-intrusive scans as a smart assistant to officers, also detecting refrigerated goods, suspicious baggage, and nuclear radiation indoors with its exclusive multimode trace analysis unit.

  • Nuctech Trace Detection : X-ray alarms cause delays from manual secondary checks taking minutes; these systems now enable quick swabbing of hands, clothing, bags at checkpoints, hold baggage before BHS, or cargo pallets to detect explosives/narcotics traces.

  • Nuctech Handheld Chemical Identifier : Time-consuming bag openings for powder/liquid alarms waste time at secondary inspection; this handheld device now analyzes and identifies suspicious substances through packaging in about 5 seconds typically, with accurate, rapid results, non-destructive testing, ergonomic one-handed design, and extensive library support via micro USB/WiFi updates.

  • Nuctech Handheld Backscatter : Pat-downs after metal detector alarms drag on in VIP/sterile areas; the BXM series now provides high-performance handheld real-time imaging scans of hard-to-reach areas like tires/vehicles, detecting weapons, drugs, narcotics, detonators, and other contraband behind non-metal surfaces in seconds with 4+ hours battery life per charge.

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  • Sharjah Airport Case Study (2024): Sharjah Airport deployed 67 Nuctech CX Series X-ray screening devices across passenger checkpoints, baggage handling, cargo facilities, and customs operations to support capacity expansion to 25M passengers/year, enhancing threat detection while maintaining high throughput for regional hub growth

  • Stockholm Arlanda Airport Case Study (2022): Swedavia selected Nuctech X-ray baggage screening equipment (Polish subsidiary manufactured) for Terminal 5's new security checkpoint opening in 2023, enabling liquids/electronics screening without removal while achieving full ECAC approval and compliance with Swedish Protective Security Act regulations

Use Cases:

  • Nuctech™ RID1000 Smart Robots – Inspection Robot Dog : Manual inspections of passenger bags at borders for fruits, seafood, explosives, and narcotics take minutes per bag; the RID1000-YW now autonomously performs rapid, non-intrusive scans as a smart assistant to officers, also detecting refrigerated goods, suspicious baggage, and nuclear radiation indoors with its exclusive multimode trace analysis unit.

  • Nuctech Trace Detection : X-ray alarms cause delays from manual secondary checks taking minutes; these systems now enable quick swabbing of hands, clothing, bags at checkpoints, hold baggage before BHS, or cargo pallets to detect explosives/narcotics traces.

  • Nuctech Handheld Chemical Identifier : Time-consuming bag openings for powder/liquid alarms waste time at secondary inspection; this handheld device now analyzes and identifies suspicious substances through packaging in about 5 seconds typically, with accurate, rapid results, non-destructive testing, ergonomic one-handed design, and extensive library support via micro USB/WiFi updates.

  • Nuctech Handheld Backscatter : Pat-downs after metal detector alarms drag on in VIP/sterile areas; the BXM series now provides high-performance handheld real-time imaging scans of hard-to-reach areas like tires/vehicles, detecting weapons, drugs, narcotics, detonators, and other contraband behind non-metal surfaces in seconds with 4+ hours battery life per charge.