The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has awarded a contract to Agilent Technologies Inc. to deploy its new Bulk Alarm Resolution Technology (BRT) to security checkpoints at airports across the 11 U.S. cities set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup next month.
The new tech will allow officers to screen larger quantities of liquids, powders and solids commonly encountered in airport security screening operations, the Santa Clara, California-based tech company said in a news release on Tuesday.
BRT is an alarm resolution device utilizing Agilent's Surface Offset Raman Spectroscopy (SORS) combined with sophisticated algorithms.
U.S. host cities include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle.
"Agilent is thrilled to have been selected by TSA to modernize passenger security screening checkpoints at U.S. airports in advance of FIFA World Cup matches," Geoff Winkett, vice president and general manager of the Spectroscopy and Vacuum Division at Agilent, said in a statement.
"TSA's deployment of the BRT, our next-generation alarm resolution technology, is a significant milestone. We look forward to introducing the BRT into TSA's screening operations to quickly and accurately screen and resolve alarms from powders, liquids, and other items," said Winkett.
"Deployment of the BRT at FIFA host city airports will enable the fast and accurate screening of food, liquids, creams and other commonly surrendered items and provides us with the opportunity to enhance operational efficiencies and improve travelers’ experience," added Dr. Robert Stokes, director of detection and security at Agilent.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted across North America kicks off from Mexico City on June 11 and continues through July 19, with the U.S. hosting a bulk of the 104 matches.
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