Name

Rapiscan

Legal name

Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Website

https://rapiscan-ase.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Inspection Systems

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Vision & Quality Inspection (HDAAAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inspection, Checkweighing & Detection Systems (Vision, Metal, X-ray) (IMALAOAH), Radiation Detection Instruments & Systems (Portal monitors, spectrometers, contamination monitors) (EUAKAIAK)

Keywords

• X-ray inspection systems
• Radiation detection equipment
• Cargo and vehicle screening
• Border security technology
• Optical inspection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Billerica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Security Inspection Hardware Systems: Sale of X-ray inspection systems, radiation detection equipment, and optical inspection products including portal, gantry, mobile, trailer, rail, and handheld configurations. One-time capital expenditure with ongoing maintenance and service contracts.
2. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Four standard service contract levels (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) plus customization options. Includes 24/7 technical support, field service engineers, and spare parts solutions globally.
3. Training Services: Operator training, advanced image analysis training, train-the-trainer certification, customized customer-specific training, and online/self-paced training programs delivered at customer sites or training facilities.
4. Turnkey Screening Services: Managed services providing end-to-end security checkpoint solutions including procurement, program management, civil works, installation, training, and maintenance as a single vendor.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rapiscan designs, manufactures, and services advanced X-ray inspection, radiation detection, and optical inspection systems used to non-intrusively screen cargo, vehicles, and individuals for threats, contraband, and radiological materials. Its product portfolio spans portal, gantry, mobile, trailer, rail, air cargo, and handheld X-ray systems; gamma and neutron radiation portal/handheld detectors; and GATEKEEPER optical/biometric under-vehicle, facial recognition, and license plate systems, all integrated with the InSight AI/ML image analytics platform. Customers are governments, customs agencies, defense departments, ports, borders, and critical infrastructure operators who purchase hardware bundled with multi-tier service contracts, training, and turnkey managed screening services.

Product overview

Rapiscan AS&E offers a comprehensive portfolio of security inspection technologies organized into three core product categories: X-ray Inspection Systems (including portal, gantry, mobile, trailer, rail, pallet/air cargo, and handheld systems), Radiation Detection Products (spanning portal monitors, spectroscopic systems, pedestrian portals, conveyor monitors, mobile monitors, handheld devices, and area/detector solutions), and Optical Inspection Products (undercarriage inspection, facial recognition, vehicle identification, and cargo scanning via the GATEKEEPER brand). The portfolio includes AI-powered InSight intelligent image analytics software featuring anomaly detection, threat object detection, and cargo characterization capabilities. Products leverage complementary Z Backscatter and transmission X-ray technologies, gamma/neutron spectroscopy, and advanced optical/biometric systems. The company also provides end-to-end security checkpoint solutions integrating multiple technologies with program management, training, and field service support. Rapiscan Systems (separate division) serves the aviation and checkpoint security market with baggage/hold baggage screening, trace detection, and people screening solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gatekeeper: Optical inspection product line for under-vehicle inspection, facial recognition, license plate recognition, and vehicle authentication with over 1,500 installations in more than 30 countries.
• InSight
• Guardian

Products and services

• CarView and CarView InLane Passenger Vehicle Screening Portals Portal systems for passenger vehicle screening that fit existing traffic and tollbooth lanes, producing two top-down images in a single scan for rapid non-intrusive inspection at land borders and checkpoints.
• Z Backscatter Checkpoint (ZBC) and Z Portal Systems Portal systems featuring multi-view Z Backscatter screening for detection of organic materials in passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, and cargo containers, with Z Portal providing up to six images per scan plus optional dual-energy transmission.
• Eagle P25, P60, and P60 ZBx Cargo Inspection Portals Drive-through portal inspection systems for cargo and vehicles using high-energy transmission X-ray (P25, P60) with dual-energy imaging, and combined transmission plus Z Backscatter (P60 ZBx) for comprehensive threat and contraband detection.
• Eagle G60 and G60 ZBx Gantry Cargo Inspection Systems Rail-mounted gantry cargo inspection systems combining high-energy dual-energy transmission with Z Backscatter imaging from three sides (G60 ZBx) for screening dense cargo at ports and borders.
• ZBV Mobile Cargo and Vehicle Screening System Top-selling mobile cargo and vehicle screening system using Z Backscatter and dual-energy screening for organic and metallic contraband detection, deployable to remote locations such as ports, borders, and checkpoints.
• Eagle M60 and M60 ZBx Mobile Cargo Inspection Systems Mobile high-energy transmission (M60) and combined transmission plus Z Backscatter (M60 ZBx) inspection systems for cargo and vehicles at ports, borders, and checkpoints.
• Eagle T25, T60, and T60 ZBx Trailer-Mounted Inspection Systems Trailer-mounted drive-through X-ray inspection systems for fast, efficient cargo screening and dense cargo screening with high-energy transmission imaging (T60) plus optional Z Backscatter (T60 ZBx).
• Eagle R60 Rail Cargo Inspection System Rail cargo inspection system enabling automated scanning of dense cargo transported by rail for manifest verification and contraband detection.
• Eagle A25/A60 Pallet and Air Cargo Inspection System Advanced X-ray system for scanning pallets and Unit Load Devices (ULDs) for threats and contraband in air cargo screening applications.
• MINI Z Handheld Z Backscatter Screening System Handheld Z Backscatter screening system providing portable X-ray imaging for objects in hard-to-reach areas such as small boats, aircraft, vehicle tires, and car interiors, with optional Enhanced Detection Panel for transmission imaging.
• Guardian Radiation Portal Monitors (50L, TM850, VM500, VM1000 Series) Family of radiation portal monitors for detecting gamma and neutron sources in passenger vehicles, small trucks, large vehicles, trains, and dense cargo with near-zero false alarm rates.
• Guardian Spectroscopic Portal Monitors (VM500S, VM1000S Series) Spectroscopic radiation portal monitors supporting near-zero false alarm rate while detecting and identifying radioactive threats including NORM, medical isotopes, and Special Nuclear Material (SNM) in vehicles and cargo.
• Guardian Pedestrian Portal Monitors (PM-SPLIT-GN, PM500, TPM905, Metor) Pedestrian radiation portal monitors (including extra-wide and portable/water-resistant variants) for gamma and neutron source detection in high foot-traffic areas such as airports, train stations, seaports, border crossings, and critical infrastructure.
• Guardian Conveyor Radiation Monitors (CM267, CM620, CM268-SPLIT) Self-contained conveyor-based radiation monitors for detecting gamma and neutron sources in parcels, luggage, and scrap metal with nearly zero nuisance alarm rate.
• Guardian Handheld RID and PRM Devices (501 Series, PRM470) Compact handheld radionuclide identification device (501 Series) for gamma, beta, neutron, and cosmic radiation detection plus PRM470 handheld radiation monitor for locating sources and background surveys.
• Guardian Mobile Radiation Monitors (MD134, MD210, GMS-4x4) Mobile radiation monitors for vehicle-mounted applications providing portable radiological threat detection in the field.
• Guardian Area Monitors and Detectors (SHIELD, GLASS, BAGHOUSE, SGS-3000) Spectroscopic area radiation monitors and detector technologies (Guardian SHIELD, GLASS, BAGHOUSE, SGS-3000) for hospital, nuclear, industrial, steel/scrap, oil well logging, and research applications.
• GATEKEEPER Under-Vehicle Inspection Systems (IVUS, ITUS) Under-vehicle inspection systems delivering high-resolution imagery from two vantage points for real-time inspection and foreign object detection on passenger vehicles (IVUS) and trains (ITUS).
• GATEKEEPER Biometric and Vehicle Identification (IVOD, IVOC, ILPA, IVCA, ISCD, IQIP, IRID) Biometric facial detection and recognition (IVOD, IVOC), license plate recognition (ILPA), vehicle classification (IVCA), container code reading (ISCD), and QR code and RFID reading (IQIP, IRID) systems for facility security and vehicle/cargo authentication.
• InSight Intelligent Image Analytics Software AI/machine learning image analytics software that highlights potential threats and contraband in X-ray inspection images, with feature modules for High Density, Non-Homogeneous Cargo, Empty Container, Similar Cargo, Vehicle Compare, Firearms, Cigarettes, and Bottles detection.
• GEMS Security Management Software Security management software platform integrating data from multiple GATEKEEPER optical inspection systems into a single operational view for comprehensive security operations management.
• End-to-End Security Checkpoint Solutions Integrated turnkey checkpoint solutions combining intelligent optical inspection, non-intrusive X-ray inspection, and automatic radiation detection technologies for comprehensive screening of vehicles and cargo with single-vendor procurement and program management.
• Training Services Comprehensive training programs including operator training, advanced image analysis, online training, customized training, and Train-the-Trainer certification delivered at U.S. and U.K. training facilities or on customer sites worldwide.
• Field Service and Multi-Tier Service Contracts Global technical support and maintenance including 24/7 Field Service Engineers, spare parts solutions, and four-tier service contracts (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) plus customization options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Record methamphetamine seizure at U.S. port of entry with Z Portal system
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• SeeTrue AIcoreTechnology or Integration · 8 January 2026SeeTrue AI became first and only solution to receive ECAC certification for Automated Prohibited Items Detection Software (APIDS) for use with Analogic ConneCT and Rapiscan 920CT EDSCB machines. Enables advanced Image on Alarm Only (IOAO) CONOPS and real-time automated detection capabilities.
• Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Rapiscan will provide screening systems for the inspection of vehicles, luggage, packages, and individuals at competition venues and Olympic and Paralympic Villages during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. Partnership aims to ensure high safety standards for athletes, technicians, spectators, and staff during the Games.
• ODYSSEUS European Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Three-year Horizon-funded EU project (January 2023 - December 2025) involving 14 partners across EU countries. Rapiscan participates by enhancing border security and throughput using Z Backscatter X-ray technology for safe and effective screening of cargo and vehicles. Project aims to reduce illegal movements of goods and people across EU borders.
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology DirectoratecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with DHS S&T Borders and Maritime Security Division for R&D activities to develop highly advanced products meeting complex security needs and solve unmet security problems.
• Abu Dhabi Customs - Khalifa PortflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic contract for integrated security detection equipment at Port of Khalifa. Provided OmniView Gantry cargo inspection systems, Z Portal screening systems, and networked ASE Connect software for integrated screening data across export and import lanes. Served as showcase for best-in-class port security solutions.
• S2 Global (Sister Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerS2 Global, an OSI Systems company like Rapiscan, offers image analysis training programs and managed services for screening operations. Rapiscan refers customers for advanced image analysis training and partners on managed services solutions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Smiths Detection: Smiths Detection is the largest direct competitor to Rapiscan, providing X-ray inspection (HI-SCAN), trace detection, and radiation detection systems for aviation, ports, and border security with overlapping product categories and global government customer base.
• Nuctech: Nuctech is a Chinese-based manufacturer of X-ray, radiation, and cargo/vehicle inspection systems that competes head-to-head with Rapiscan's Eagle, ZBV, and Z Portal product lines in emerging-market customs and border-security tenders.
• Astrophysics Inc. Astrophysics designs and manufactures X-ray cargo and vehicle screening systems (multi-view, drive-through, mobile) that directly compete with Rapiscan's Eagle and Z Portal product families for customs and border operators.
• VOTI Detection: VOTI Detection supplies X-ray screening and threat-detection platforms for aviation security, critical infrastructure, and ports, directly overlapping with Rapiscan's checkpoint and cargo-inspection offering.
• Analogic Corporation (Altaris portfolio): Analogic produces X-ray imaging components and baggage/checked-baggage screening systems used in airports alongside Rapiscan's aviation-checkpoint product line and SeeTrue-certified platforms.

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a large diversified defense prime with screening, detection, and surveillance capabilities (including computed tomography and X-ray) that competes broadly with Rapiscan in aviation and homeland security markets as part of a much wider portfolio.
• Teledyne FLIR: Teledyne FLIR provides imaging, surveillance, and CBRNE/threat-detection systems within a broad industrial and defense portfolio, making it an incumbent that overlaps with Rapiscan's optical inspection and radiation detection offerings.
• Leidos: Leidos supplies homeland security solutions including border and cargo inspection systems, providing integrated offerings that overlap with Rapiscan's security inspection portfolio within a much larger federal IT and defense services franchise.

Emerging players

• Symetrica: Symetrica specializes in radiation/nuclear detection technology including spectroscopic portals and handheld detectors, directly overlapping with Rapiscan's Guardian product family for border and critical infrastructure screening.
• Kromek Group: Kromek develops radiation detection modules and spectroscopic detectors used in nuclear security and CBRN applications, offering enabling technology that competes with elements of Rapiscan's Guardian detection line and broader radiation-monitoring portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rapiscan-systems
• Xx.com/ase_detects

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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