RaySecur has announced the launch of its new MailSecur MS400 terahertz (T-ray) security screening system to combat the evolving threats posed by smaller, increasingly dangerous and difficult-to-detect substances being sent through physical mail to government agencies, corporations and high-profile individuals.

The company says that the MS400 is the world’s first commercial T-ray security imaging system operating at 400 GHz offering real-time 3D video imaging with even higher resolution to detect the smallest threats such as white powders, liquids and chemically-laced papers that are sealed inside mail and often evade conventional detection.

RaySecur says that the MailSecur screening system can detect all nine chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives (CBRNE) dangerous substances listed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as potential mail threats.

T-ray imaging is also inherently safe and 10X lighter and smaller than comparable X-ray systems which generate harmful radiation and only provide 2D images.

Enhancing mail security

The MS400 allows users to “see inside” sealed mail items in real-time to reveal concealed contents, enhancing both operator safety and delivering high-resolution detection capabilities.

The MS400 T-ray imaging system is also available in a mobile configuration with an included battery pack for cordless screening in a wide range of settings.

“RaySecur pioneered T-ray security screening technology with the MailSecur 300, the world’s first commercial-scale T-ray desktop scanners designated by the US Department of Homeland Security under the SAFETY Act, with hundreds of systems deployed across the globe,” said Dr Alex Sappok, CEO of RaySecur.

“The launch of the MailSecur MS400 continues to push the boundaries of T-ray technology to deliver unparalleled real-time imaging at 400 GHz in both portable and desktop systems, making it easier than ever to detect concealed threats and contraband.”