Merlin: Discriminative Metal Detection

Apstec Merlin is setting a new standard in AI-driven, high-throughput, non-invasive screening of people and their belongings.

High Throughput
Operational Flexibility
Low False Alert Rates
Cost-Effective

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Apstec Merlin represents a major step forward in the evolution of metal detection technology. Designed to integrate seamlessly into existing security operations, it provides fast, reliable, and accurate screening of people and their belongings without compromising comfort or throughput. Compact, adaptable, and easy to operate, Merlin is ideal for a wide range of applications and environments, including transport hubs, event venues and public facilities. All of this at a price that makes having the very latest security technology attainable for all.

The new evolution of metal detection technology

Developed specifically for customers who require a cost-effective, high-throughput and non-invasive screening solution to detect and discriminate between metallic threats and everyday items. Firearms, knives and other metallic weapons can be discriminated from items such as smartphones and keys without the need for divestment, while at the same time delivering a low level of false alerts. All of this capability at a highly competitive price delivers a significant advancement over traditional metal detection methods.

Placement: Indoor & outdoor

Throughput: 2500 people/hour

Detection: The powerful detection of small metallic threats such as handguns, polymer framed handguns and knives.

Screening: People and their hand-carried or body worn bags

Setup: Mobile

Installation: Quick

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With the capacity to screen 2,500 people per hour, Merlin enables true high-throughput security. Large crowds move seamlessly, without bottlenecks or compromise on detection.

One Merlin system can replace 5 traditional screening lanes.

Distinguishes between metallic threats and everyday items

Apstec Merlin’s Discriminative Metal Detection is setting a new standard in AI-driven, high-throughput, non-invasive screening of people and their belongings.

High Throughput – 2500 people per hour
Operational Flexibility – Indoor/outdoor deployment, compact footprint and rapid relocation
Low False Alert Rates – Significantly reduces nuisance alarms, enhancing operational efficiency
Improved Screening Experience – Seamless, respectful, and fast screening with no divestment
Cost-Effective – Competitively priced product and reduced operational costs

Apstec Merlin represents a major step forward in the evolution of metal detection technology. Designed to integrate seamlessly into existing security operations, it provides fast, reliable, and accurate screening of people and their belongings without compromising comfort or throughput. Compact, adaptable, and easy to operate, Merlin is ideal for a wide range of applications and environments, including transport hubs, event venues and public facilities. All of this at a price that makes having the very latest security technology attainable for all.