ScanTech
ScanTech AI Systems Inc. develops AI-powered computed tomography (CT) security screening systems, including the SENTINEL CT checkpoint baggage scanner and ALL SECURE cargo inspection system. It serves airports, border control, correctional facilities, nuclear installations, and critical infrastructure operators via direct sales and systems-integration partnerships.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersBuford, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ScanTech does
ScanTech AI Systems Inc. (formerly ScanTech Identification Beam Systems) is a Buford, Georgia-based, publicly traded developer of AI-powered computed tomography (CT) security screening systems for aviation, border control, correctional, nuclear, cargo, and critical infrastructure checkpoints. The company markets two core hardware platforms: the SENTINEL CT, a fourth-generation fixed-gantry CT baggage inspection system offering 800+ bags/hour throughput, 35mm steel penetration, and automated material discrimination via the proprietary 3D Ray-Trace Biopsy algorithm; and ALL SECURE, a high-energy Quad-Energy 3-10MeV cargo inspection system using QUADRAD Multi-Energy Material Discrimination. Software IP includes Virtual Sentinel, a generative-AI synthetic-data platform that produces training scans indistinguishable from real data to iteratively improve threat detection of explosives, opioids, and contraband.
The company generates revenue primarily through direct enterprise sales of hardware and licensed AI/algorithm software to government agencies, airports, correctional departments, and security operators, supplemented by systems-integration services delivered through channel partners. Go-to-market combines U.S. direct enterprise field sales (with named pilot programs at the Virginia Department of Corrections and City of Atlanta) with international deployment via unival group GmbH across EMEA. Pricing is quote-based, multi-year, and not publicly disclosed. SENTINEL CT holds TSA Tier-2, ECAC, and UL certifications, which gate entry into regulated aviation and government security procurement.
ScanTech became public in 2023 through a business combination with Mars Acquisition Corp. and traded on Nasdaq under ticker STAI before being delisted in February 2026 for non-compliance with minimum market value and periodic filing requirements; the stock now trades on the OTCQB Venture Market. The company has 11–50 employees, reported revenue of approximately $1.88 million against a net loss of $23 million, and is pursuing capital raises (an up-to-$50 million ARC Group equity line plus a proposed $20 million convertible note) and debt restructuring alongside operational expansion initiatives.
ScanTech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ScanTech
- Legal name
- ScanTech AI Systems Inc.
- Website
- https://scantechais.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ScanTech AI Systems Inc. develops AI-powered computed tomography (CT) security screening systems, including the SENTINEL CT checkpoint baggage scanner and ALL SECURE cargo inspection system. It serves airports, border control, correctional facilities, nuclear installations, and critical infrastructure operators via direct sales and systems-integration partnerships.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ScanTech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Security Screening Systems
- NAICS
- Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)
- SIC
- X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- CBRN Detection, Protection & Decontamination Systems (IMABAOAO)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Nonproliferation Technology & Detection (radiation portal monitors, RPMs, spectroscopy, forensics) (EUAKAJAG), Inspection, Checkweighing & Detection Systems (Vision, Metal, X-ray) (IMALAOAH)
Keywords
Where ScanTech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Buford
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
ScanTech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Security Screening Hardware Sales: Sale of SENTINEL® CT checkpoint baggage inspection systems and ALL SECURE® cargo inspection systems to airports, government facilities, correctional institutions, and critical infrastructure operators. Hardware includes fixed-gantry CT scanners and quad-energy cargo X-ray systems.
- AI Software and Algorithm Licensing / SaaS: Licensing of proprietary AI threat detection algorithms (Virtual Sentinel, 3D Ray-Trace Biopsy™) and mission-specific AI algorithm development, such as the contraband detection algorithm developed for the Virginia Department of Corrections pilot. Software upgrades and algorithm improvements delivered as part of system deployment.
- Professional Services and System Integration: Deployment, installation, and support services provided through strategic partners and systems integrators such as unival group GmbH for projects targeting airports, border control, correctional facilities, nuclear installations, and critical infrastructure.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise/custom pricing — hardware systems and AI software sold via direct sales to government agencies and enterprise security operators |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
ScanTech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ScanTech develops and sells AI-powered fixed-gantry computed tomography (CT) security screening systems, including the SENTINEL® CT checkpoint baggage inspection system and the ALL SECURE® high-energy cargo inspection system. The company also provides proprietary AI detection algorithms (Virtual Sentinel, 3D Ray-Trace Biopsy™, QUADRAD™) and serves government agencies, airports, correctional facilities, nuclear installations, and critical infrastructure operators.
Product overview
ScanTech offers a portfolio of AI-powered security screening systems. The core products include SENTINEL CT, a fourth-generation fixed-gantry computed tomography system for checkpoint baggage inspection, and ALL SECURE, a high-energy cargo inspection system for large container screening. These systems are enhanced by proprietary AI technologies including Virtual Sentinel (AI application for synthetic data generation and machine learning) and specialized algorithmic suites (3D Ray-Trace Biopsy for threat validation, QUADRAD for material discrimination). The company serves diverse markets including Defense & Security, Aviation, Nuclear & Energy, Ports & Borders, and Cargo & Freight sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SENTINEL CT: Fourth-generation checkpoint baggage inspection system using fixed-gantry CT technology with 3D Ray-Trace Biopsy algorithms for threat detection in carry-on baggage at airports and security checkpoints.
- ALL SECURE
- Virtual Sentinel
- CT based 3D Ray-Trace Biopsy
Products and services
- SENTINEL CT
Quantifiable outcome
- 800+ bags/parcels per hour throughput (SENTINEL CT)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use ScanTech
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ScanTech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability4 records
Feature4 records
ScanTech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- City of AtlantacoreScanTech launched a collaborative pilot program with the City of Atlanta in preparation for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup events. The pilot program involves deploying ScanTech's SENTINEL CT security platform for event security screening, representing a key reference customer opportunity for municipal and major event security use cases.
- unival group GmbHcoreScanTech AI Systems announced a strategic partnership with unival group GmbH, a security systems integrator headquartered in Bonn, Germany, to deploy ScanTech AI's SENTINEL CT security platform across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. unival group serves as ScanTech AI's official systems integrator for projects targeting airports, border control, correctional facilities, nuclear installations, and critical infrastructure. The collaboration follows ScanTech AI's exhibiting at the World Nuclear Exhibition 2025 in Paris and positions both companies for accelerated growth in the nuclear and critical-infrastructure markets.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ScanTech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Rapiscan Systems (OSI Systems): OSI Systems' flagship Rapiscan Systems division is the dominant supplier of airport X-ray and CT checkpoint baggage inspection systems (e.g., RTT®, 920CT). It directly competes with ScanTech's SENTINEL CT across aviation, border, and cargo security checkpoints.
- Smiths Detection: Smiths Detection (part of Smiths Group) is a global leader in CT-based checkpoint screening (e.g., HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX, CT checkpoint product line). It is the most direct aviation-security competitor to SENTINEL CT, with established TSA and ECAC certifications and a global installed base.
- Nuctech: Chinese security-screening equipment manufacturer (Tsinghua University-affiliated) producing X-ray, CT, and cargo inspection systems for airports, customs, and critical infrastructure worldwide. Competes head-to-head with ScanTech in aviation checkpoints, cargo inspection, and nuclear/critical-infrastructure markets.
- L3Harris Technologies (Security & Detection Systems): L3Harris's ClearScan, ProVision, and CT-based checkpoint products serve aviation and border security markets. Directly competes with ScanTech in airport checkpoint CT screening and checked-baggage explosive detection.
- Morpho Detection (IDEMIA): IDEMIA's Morpho Detection division (formerly GE Homeland Protection, then Safran) is a major CT-based explosive detection systems provider for aviation (e.g., CTX series). A direct competitor in TSA-certified checkpoint and hold-baggage screening — notably a company where ScanTech board member Brad Buswell was previously CEO.
- Reveal Imaging: Provider of CT-based explosive detection systems (e.g., CT-80 series) for checked baggage at airports, with TSA and ECAC certifications. A direct competitor in CT-based hold-baggage explosive detection screening — competing for the same TSA Tier-2/3 certification-class procurement.
Broad incumbents
- Leidos: Leidos operates broadly in homeland security and defense, including the security detection and screening business it has built through acquisitions. A broader incumbent competing with ScanTech across aviation, border, and government security deployments (board member Brad Buswell was formerly SVP at Leidos).
- Honeywell: Honeywell has a portfolio of aviation and building security solutions and has been an investor and strategic player in CT screening through partnerships and historical stakes (e.g., L3/Honeywell CT screening). A broader incumbent with the capital and distribution to compete across ScanTech's target verticals (board member Cavanaugh's prior background includes Honeywell).
Emerging players
- Astrophysics Inc. Specialized manufacturer of X-ray inspection systems for airports, cargo, and critical infrastructure. A more focused, smaller-scale competitor with overlapping product offering in conventional X-ray (non-CT) baggage and cargo screening — comparable technology tier to ScanTech's X-ray heritage.
- VOTI Detection: Smaller publicly-traded security X-ray screening vendor serving airports, government, and commercial customers with 3D perspective and dual-energy X-ray. Comparable in scale and product category overlap to ScanTech, particularly in the cargo and parcel inspection segment.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ScanTech social profiles
Digital presenceScanTech compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
ScanTech financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ScanTech leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles13 records
ScanTech funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors1 record
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ScanTech M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ScanTech
What does ScanTech do?
ScanTech develops and sells AI-powered fixed-gantry computed tomography (CT) security screening systems, including the SENTINEL® CT checkpoint baggage inspection system and the ALL SECURE® high-energy cargo inspection system. The company also provides proprietary AI detection algorithms (Virtual Sentinel, 3D Ray-Trace Biopsy™, QUADRAD™) and serves government agencies, airports, correctional facilities, nuclear installations, and critical infrastructure operators.
Is ScanTech a public or private company?
ScanTech is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was ScanTech founded?
ScanTech was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is ScanTech based?
ScanTech is headquartered in Buford, United States, in the North America region.
How does ScanTech make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Security Screening Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are AI Software and Algorithm Licensing / SaaS and professional Services and System Integration.
Who are ScanTech's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Rapiscan Systems (OSI Systems), Smiths Detection, Nuctech, L3Harris Technologies (Security & Detection Systems), Morpho Detection (IDEMIA) and Reveal Imaging. Broad incumbents are Leidos and Honeywell. Emerging players are Astrophysics Inc. and VOTI Detection.
Does ScanTech have an API?
No public API is recorded for ScanTech.
What industry is ScanTech in?
ScanTech's product category is Security Screening Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAOAO, CBRN Detection, Protection & Decontamination Systems, with a secondary code of EUAKAJAG, Nonproliferation Technology & Detection (radiation portal monitors, RPMs, spectroscopy, forensics). Its NAICS code is 334517 and its SIC code is 3844.