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    Explosive Trace Detection ETD Companies

    ID: MRFR/A&D/9220-HCR
    99 Pages
    Sejal Akre
    October 2025

    Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) companies specialize in advanced technologies designed to identify minute traces of explosive materials, ensuring enhanced security in diverse environments. These cutting-edge solutions employ sensitive detection methods, such as ion mobility spectrometry or mass spectrometry, to analyze particles present on surfaces, clothing, or belongings. ETD companies play a pivotal role in safeguarding transportation hubs, critical infrastructure, and public spaces by providing efficient and reliable screening capabilities. Their innovative and evolving systems contribute to the constant improvement of security protocols, offering peace of mind in the face of emerging threats.

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    Top Industry Leaders in the Explosive Trace Detection ETD Market

    Explosive Trace Detection (ETD)


    On Oct. 31, 2021 Smiths Detection announced signing a contract with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to supply explosive trace detection systems (ETD) to airports across the US over the next two years, including on-site service maintenance. The contract values at over US$4 million include the supply of IONSCAN 500DT explosives trace detection systems certified on the TSA Qualified Products List for security screening.


    On Sep. 05, 2023, Bruker (BRKR) announced signing a contract with Fraport AG to supply its ETD Systems to complement its airport security measures. Under the contract terms, Bruker will provide up to 220 DE-tectorTM flex explosives and narcotics trace detectors.


    On Aug.16, 2023, Bruker Corporation announced that it would provide 60 explosives trace detectors for Zuerich Airport. The largest Swiss Airport operator, Flughafen Zürich AG, will deploy high-performance Bruker DE-tector Flex (Drugs & Explosives Detector) Systems to enhance passenger and airport security.


    Key Companies Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) companies



    • Smiths Detection Group Ltd. (UK)

    • L3Harris Technologies Inc. (US)

    • OSI Systems Inc. (US)

    • Nuctech Company Limited (China)

    • Teledyne FLIR LLC (US)

    • Chemring Group PLC (UK)

    • Analogic Corporation (US)

    • Leidos Holdings Inc. (US)

    • American Innovations Inc. (US)

    • Biosensor Applications Sweden AB (Sweden)


     Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Comapany