Side-by-side
Evolv Technology vs Smiths Detection
Two Security Screening suppliers compared on Aviation Souk. Stats, certifications, and supplier-declared strengths drawn from the indexed profiles. Both compete in Security Screening.
Souk's data signal
Where the AI cites each one.
Evolv Technology
Mid · 35%
4 products · 0 certs · 0 named installations
Smiths Detection
Rich · 90%
17 products · 9 certs · 1 named installations
Named installations
Evolv Technology
No named installations in supplier source.
Smiths Detection
Frankfurt Airport
Verified certifications & approvals
Evolv Technology
No verified certs surfaced from supplier source.
Smiths Detection
- ●European Civil Aviation Conference — Cabin-baggage explosives detection (HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX)
- ●European Civil Aviation Conference — Hold-baggage explosives detection (HI-SCAN 10080 XCT, CTX 9800/5800, SDX 10080 SCT)
- ●US Transportation Security Administration — Cabin-baggage screening certification (HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX)
- ●US Transportation Security Administration — Hold-baggage CT explosives detection (CTX family)
- ●Service Technique de l'Aviation Civile (France) — French civil-aviation certification for screening equipment
- ●European Civil Aviation Conference
Top products extracted
Evolv Technology
AI-powered weapons detection systemsEvolv Express walk-through screeningSecurity screening analyticsVenue security solutions
Smiths Detection
HI-SCAN 6040 CTiXHI-SCAN 10080 XCTHI-SCAN 100100T-2isCTX 9800 DSiCTX 5800SDX 10080 SCTIONSCAN 600iCMORE Auto-Detection+9 more
Procurement comparison
The spec-by-spec breakdown.
| Procurement dimension | Evolv Technology | Smiths Detection |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | GB | GB |
| Headquarters | — | Watford, United Kingdom |
| Founded · years in Gulf | 2013 · Gulf tenure not declared | 1851 · 30 yrs in Gulf |
| Categories overlap | Both: Security Screening Only Evolv Technology: Body Scanners, Trace & Weapons Detection | Both: Security Screening Only Smiths Detection: Baggage Handling Systems · Airport IT & Operations Systems · X-ray & CT Baggage / Cargo Screening |
| GCC airport installations | 0 indexed GCC airports | 9 indexed GCC airports DXBDWCAUHDOHRUHJEDMCTBAHKWI |
| Certifications | None declared. | Only here: ISO 9001, ECAC Std 3, TSA APSS 6.2, EASA |
| Flagship products | 4 flagship products Evolv Safer Experience System™ · Evolv Express® · Evolv eXpedite™ · Evolv Insights® | 6 flagship products HI-SCAN 10080 XCT · CTiX · iLane · iCMORE |
| International airports | 0 indexed | 3 indexed |
| Tier on Aviation Souk | Indexed (mid) | Verified (data-rich) |
| Decision fork | If your scope includes Body Scanners, Trace & Weapons Detection, Evolv Technology covers it natively. | If your scope includes Baggage Handling Systems, Smiths Detection covers it natively. |
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