North Billerica, MA – July 13, 2015 — Passport Systems Inc. recently provided a demonstration of the advanced cargo scanning and radiation detection technologies they have developed to Congressman Seth Moulton at their facility in North Billerica. Passport Systems, Inc. has commenced construction on a state-of-the-art, non-intrusive, cargo inspection facility at the Port of Boston which is designed to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of cargo screening at the Port.
“It was a pleasure to welcome Congressman Moulton to our facility in North Billerica and provide an overview of the technologies we are developing to protect people, borders and economies,” said Dr. Robert Ledoux, President, CEO and Director of Passport Systems, Inc.
Founded by a group of MIT technologists and entrepreneurs, the company has developed two families of products based on these state-of-the-art technologies: The Cargo SmartScan™ inspection system and the SmartShield™ networked radiation detection system. To date more than $75 million of government program funding and private equity has been invested in the development of these two advanced technology product lines.