Rapiscan Systems to provide security Screening Equipment at 10th Annual IAAF World Championships in Athletics

Rapiscan Systems to provide security Screening Equipment at 10th Annual IAAF World Championships in Athletics

Rapiscan Systems, a division of OSI Systems, Inc. today announced that it will be deploying multiple security inspection solutions at this years International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships taking place in Helsinki, Finland from August 6th through the 14th.  The equipment will be installed in both the Olympic Stadium and its immediate surroundings, as well as in the Athletes Village. Specific systems include:

Rapiscan 520B X-Ray: Dual energy imaging that provides automatic color coding of materials with different atomic numbers so that screeners can easily identify objects within a parcel or package.

Metor 200 WP: A fully weatherproof, rugged multi-zone walk-through metal detector for harsh climates ranging from winter conditions to tropical environments.

Metor 28: Hand-held metal detector that allows for an individual to be thoroughly and effectively scanned while eliminating the need for the inspector to make physical contact. 

Ajay Mehra, President of Rapiscan Systems, stated, With over 350,000 spectators expected at the event and an estimated four billion viewers around the world, it is absolutely imperative that safety for the games is above reproach. We understand the inherent security challenges and look forward to drawing upon our vast experience to meet the needs of the IAAF and the Finnish Police Force.



About Rapiscan Systems  Rapiscan Systems, a division of OSI Systems, Inc. is a leading supplier of high quality security inspection solutions utilizing X-ray and gamma-ray imaging, and advanced threat identification techniques such as neutron and diffraction analysis. The companys products are sold into four market segments; Baggage and Parcel Inspection, Cargo and Vehicle Inspection, Hold Baggage Screening and People Screening. The company has an installed base globally of more than 50,000 security and inspection systems. The Rapiscan Systems product line is manufactured at four locations and supported by a global support service network.  For more information on Rapiscan Systems, please visit www.rapiscansystems.com .

About OSI Systems, Inc. OSI Systems Inc. is a Hawthorne, California based diversified global developer, manufacturer and seller of security and inspection systems, medical monitoring products, and optoelectronic-based components, as well as a provider of engineering and manufacturing services. The company has more than 30 years of experience in electronics engineering and manufacturing and maintains offices and production facilities located in more than a dozen countries. OSI Systems implements a strategy of expansion by leveraging its electronics and contract manufacturing capabilities into selective end product markets through organic growth and acquisitions. For more information on OSI Systems Inc. or any of its subsidiary companies, visit www.osi-systems.com.

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