SAIC acquires CarScan

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has completed the acquisition of Spectrum San Diego, a high-tech security firm specialising in ultra-low-dose X-ray scanning systems.
February 1, 2012 Read time: 1 min
281 Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has completed the acquisition of Spectrum San Diego, a high-tech security firm specialising in ultra-low-dose X-ray scanning systems. Under the agreement, SAIC has acquired Spectrum’s CarScan product line, which scans cars and vans in the normal flow of traffic at vehicle checkpoints, such as borders and high security government facilities. The equipment enables security personnel to look for weapons, drugs, currency, stowaways, and other hidden contraband.

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