Xtract One Technologies announced its SmartGateway patron screening solution was rigorously tested by the TSA for effectiveness and suitability, and as a result, will be included in the TSA’s 2023 approved product list. The extensive testing was completed by Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), the nation's largest university-affiliated research center, on behalf of the TSA.
According to the announcement, SmartGateway’s TSA and APL verification signifies the system's adherence to documented specifications. The testing process encompassed a wide range of threat items and scenarios, underscoring the product's reliability and performance across a broad set of applications. Rigorous third-party validation is a requirement of technology vendors for professional sports leagues including the NHL, NBA, MLB and NFL.