As security concerns continue to mount in the aviation industry, Denver International Airport is taking proactive steps to protect its employees and passengers. The airport has partnered with Liberty Defense, a leading security firm, to be one of the first in the world to test out their state-of-the-art artificial intelligence screening technology.

According to the Wall Street Journal, criminal gangs have been taking advantage of lax employee security measures at airports, using them to smuggle drugs and engage in other illicit activities. But with the implementation of Hexwave at the south employee checkpoint in the Great Hall, this could soon be a thing of the past.

So how does this AI technology work?

HEXWAVE screens for concealed metallic and non-metallic weapons and other threats using millimeter wave, advanced 3D imaging, and Artificial Intelligence for enhanced security. The system can process people seamlessly in all types of venues both indoor and outdoor.

Using a combination of electromagnetic waves and 3D imaging, Hexwave is able to scan and detect dangerous items such as metal, plastic 3D-printed guns, and even powders and liquids.

Employees can simply walk through the contactless walkthrough portal without removing their keys or cell phones, making the process efficient and hassle-free.

But DIA isn’t the only airport taking notice of this groundbreaking technology. Trials are also underway at airports in California and New Hampshire, with Toronto Pearson, the largest airport in Canada, already purchasing the system.

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For Denver International Airport, the safety of its employees and passengers is a top priority. And with the implementation of AI at DIA, airport managers are leading the charge in using cutting-edge technology to combat security threats.

Liberty Defense CEO Bill Riker expressed his excitement about this partnership, stating, "Our team is thrilled to share this technology with one of the world's leading airports and help enhance their security measures."