VOTI Detection
VOTI Detection developed X-ray security inspection systems based on 3D Perspective™ technology for cargo container and aviation screening, serving government customs, border, and transportation security agencies. The company was acquired by Rapiscan Systems in December 2022 through bankruptcy.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersSaint-laurent, Canada
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What VOTI Detection does
VOTI Detection was a Canadian X-ray security screening company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, that developed next-generation inspection systems based on its proprietary 3D Perspective™ technology. The company's product line focused on cargo container and freight security screening, with an installed base exceeding 3,500 fielded systems deployed across three primary verticals: government customs and border security agencies, aviation security operations, and transportation/freight security networks. VOTI's core value proposition centered on threat detection, contraband identification, and explosives/narcotics screening for high-volume cargo inspection environments.
The company monetized through direct sales of capital equipment to institutional security buyers, supported by a vertically-segmented go-to-market approach. Despite a meaningful installed base, VOTI operated at a structurally unprofitable scale — financial disclosures show multi-year operating losses and negative EBITDA from 2017 through 2021, with the business ultimately unable to achieve sufficient scale or margin to sustain independent operations. The company attempted a $2.36 million financing in March 2022 via Echelon Wealth Partners but filed for bankruptcy later that year.
On December 22, 2022, Rapiscan Holdings, Inc. acquired substantially all assets of VOTI Inc. and VOTI Detection Inc. through a bankruptcy process, without assuming contractual or warranty obligations. Rapiscan Systems, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, subsequently assumed manufacturing of VOTI systems and leveraged its global service organization of more than 350 professionals to provide technical support. Post-acquisition, VOTI no longer operates as an independent entity; its products are now sold and supported through Rapiscan's direct sales channel and global service infrastructure.
VOTI Detection firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- VOTI Detection
- Legal name
- VOTI Detection Inc.
- Website
- https://votidetection.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- VOTI Detection developed X-ray security inspection systems based on 3D Perspective™ technology for cargo container and aviation screening, serving government customs, border, and transportation security agencies. The company was acquired by Rapiscan Systems in December 2022 through bankruptcy.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
VOTI Detection industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Security Screening Equipment
- NAICS
- Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)
- SIC
- X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844)
- akta.pro primary industry
- NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography) (IMAGAFAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Industrial Vision & Quality Inspection (HDAAAEAG)
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Where VOTI Detection is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint-laurent
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
VOTI Detection business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Distribution channels1 record
VOTI Detection product offering
Product offeringCore offering
VOTI Detection designs, manufactures, and supports latest-generation X-ray security inspection systems based on its proprietary 3D Perspective™ technology, primarily used for cargo container screening, aviation security, and government border inspection. Following the 2022 acquisition by Rapiscan Holdings, the VOTI product line is now manufactured and serviced by Rapiscan Systems, Inc.
Product overview
VOTI Detection offers X-ray security inspection systems. Following the acquisition by Rapiscan Systems in December 2022, Rapiscan now manufactures VOTI systems under the Rapiscan portfolio, continuing to provide the established line of X-ray inspection technology for security applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- VOTI X-ray Inspection Systems
Companies that use VOTI Detection
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
VOTI Detection technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
VOTI Detection partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights3 records
VOTI Detection competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris offers security and detection systems through its ClearScan and Detection Solutions businesses for aviation and border security, overlapping with VOTI in X-ray-based threat detection for cargo and checkpoints.
- OSI Systems: OSI Systems is the parent of Rapiscan Systems and thus the ultimate parent of VOTI. Its security division competes broadly with Smiths Detection and Nuctech across aviation, cargo, and critical infrastructure screening.
- Rapiscan Systems: Rapiscan Systems (OSI Systems subsidiary) is the acquirer of VOTI and a major provider of security screening and inspection systems for aviation, cargo, and checkpoints. It is highly comparable as the direct X-ray security screening incumbent that now owns VOTI's product line and global service footprint.
Direct peers
- Nuctech: Nuctech is a direct competitor to VOTI in cargo and container X-ray security inspection, serving customs, aviation, and transportation security customers globally with a similar product portfolio. Highly comparable as a same-category X-ray screening specialist.
- Smiths Detection: Smiths Detection is a global leader in X-ray and CT-based security screening for aviation, cargo, and border security — the same core verticals as VOTI. Directly competes head-to-head on cargo container inspection systems.
- CEIA: CEIA manufactures metal detection and X-ray inspection equipment for security screening at airports, customs, and high-risk facilities, making it a directly comparable specialist in the same screening category as VOTI.
- Astrophysics: Astrophysics designs and manufactures X-ray inspection systems specifically for cargo, vehicles, and containers at ports, borders, and high-security facilities — making it one of the closest direct peers to VOTI's product line.
Emerging players
- Teledyne FLIR: Teledyne FLIR has expanded into cargo and checkpoint imaging/detection solutions, increasingly overlapping with VOTI's border and transportation security inspection use cases through thermal and X-ray-adjacent products.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
VOTI Detection social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
VOTI Detection leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
VOTI Detection funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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VOTI Detection M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about VOTI Detection
What does VOTI Detection do?
VOTI Detection designs, manufactures, and supports latest-generation X-ray security inspection systems based on its proprietary 3D Perspective™ technology, primarily used for cargo container screening, aviation security, and government border inspection. Following the 2022 acquisition by Rapiscan Holdings, the VOTI product line is now manufactured and serviced by Rapiscan Systems, Inc.
Is VOTI Detection a public or private company?
VOTI Detection is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was VOTI Detection founded?
VOTI Detection was founded in 2008. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is VOTI Detection based?
VOTI Detection is headquartered in Saint-laurent, Canada, in the North America region.
Who are VOTI Detection's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are L3Harris Technologies, OSI Systems and Rapiscan Systems. Direct peers are Nuctech, Smiths Detection, CEIA and Astrophysics. Teledyne FLIR is listed as an emerging player.
Does VOTI Detection have an API?
No public API is recorded for VOTI Detection.
What industry is VOTI Detection in?
VOTI Detection's product category is Security Screening Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAI, NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography), with a secondary code of HDAAAEAG, Industrial Vision & Quality Inspection. Its NAICS code is 334517 and its SIC code is 3844.