--- title: "About Apstec" description: "Apstec is a Swedish company making AI-driven, high-throughput screening for explosives, weapons and narcotics, with partners in over 30 countries." url: "https://apstec.clearagency.ai/about-apstec" canonical: "https://apstec.clearagency.ai/about-apstec" markdown_url: "https://apstec.clearagency.ai/about-apstec.md" site: "Apstec" publisher: "Apstec Systems (Apstec Sweden AB (publ))" language: "en-US" updated: "2026-10-30" breadcrumbs: - "Home: https://apstec.clearagency.ai/" - "About Apstec: https://apstec.clearagency.ai/about-apstec" --- # About Apstec > Apstec is a Swedish company making AI-driven, high-throughput screening for explosives, weapons and narcotics, with partners in over 30 countries. _About Apstec_ ## About Apstec Systems Apstec® is a Swedish owned company with a global mission to make the world a safer place by developing innovative screening technology to detect explosives, weapons and narcotics. [Our products](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/products) [Global presence](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/global-presence) ![A city on the water, its old town and waterfront seen from above](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/media/mvrtlz5h-im60xwe4.webp) - **30+** — countries — Apstec and our distribution partners support customers in over 30 countries - **6,000** — people / hour — screened by HSR - **No stopping** — People walk through at a normal pace _Who we are_ ### AI-Driven, Smart Screening Technology Leading organisations in both the public and private sector work with Apstec to improve security and public safety. Apstec develops smart screening technology to detect explosives, weapons and narcotics. Founded by experts at the forefront of Radio Physics, Electronics, Software Engineering, Security Operations and Counter-Terrorism, Apstec is a world-leading innovator in the field of real-time, high-throughput, screening and automatic threat detection technology. Apstec offers a genuine solution to the challenge of seamlessly screening large numbers of people in real-time. - **Founded by:** Experts at the forefront of Radio Physics, Electronics, Software Engineering, Security Operations and Counter-Terrorism - **Detects:** Explosives, weapons and narcotics - **Works with:** Leading organisations in both the public and private sector - **Partners:** Distribution partners in over 30 countries - **Company:** Apstec Sweden AB, Stockholm _Our approach_ ### Rigorously tested with public authorities We work proactively with public authorities around the world to ensure our solutions are rigorously tested and meet the changing needs of the security sector. Apstec and our network of experienced distribution partners in over 30 countries support customers in adopting next generation people screening technology to improve security and the experience of the people being screened. [Our products](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/products) [Use cases](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/use-cases) ![A person walking through a screening portal at a trade show](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/media/mvrtlyx5-tlys6dfe.webp) _Since 2007_ ### Company Milestones - NATO Science for Peace & Security program participant - Global Security Challenge Finalist Singapore - NATO STANDEX Project - US Department of Defence Tech Support Working Group - LiveX NATO Big City Trials Project - Extensive testing - Mass transit proof of concept testing with International Labs - Initial production & proofs of concept - Full operating capability _Questions_ ### Questions about Apstec Something else? Write to [info@apstecsystems.com](mailto:info@apstecsystems.com) or call [+46 8 525 130 65](tel:+46852513065). #### Who is Apstec? Apstec is a Swedish owned company with a global mission to make the world a safer place by developing innovative screening technology to detect explosives, weapons and narcotics. #### Where is Apstec based? Apstec Sweden AB is at Strandvägen 7A, 114 56 Stockholm, Sweden. Manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and service are in Estonia, with offices in Tallinn and Vantaa. #### Who founded Apstec? Apstec was founded by experts at the forefront of radio physics, electronics, software engineering, security operations and counter-terrorism. #### In how many countries does Apstec work? Apstec and its distribution partners support customers in over 30 countries. #### Who leads Apstec? Stephen Cooper OBE is Chief Executive Officer and Niclas Gustafsson is Group CEO & Chief Commercial Officer. See the team. _Products_ ### Our products Through extensive experience of working with clients and authorities, we have developed our portfolio of innovative and complementary products. We continue to innovate, pushing the boundaries of high-throughput screening and smart detection solutions to reliably detect a wide range of items, minimize disruption and provide a better and more cost-effective screening experience. [Compare them all](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/products#compare) - _Weapons, Explosives & Narcotics_ — Falcon — 2500 / h ([Read more](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/falcon)) - Millimeter Wave - Passive Magnetometry - Indoor/Outdoor - Mobile - _Weapons, Explosives & Narcotics_ — Falcon Plus — 2500 / h ([Read more](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/falcon-plus)) - Millimeter Wave - Active Induction Balance - Indoor/Outdoor - Mobile - _Metallic Threats_ — Merlin — 2500 / h ([Read more](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/merlin)) - Active Induction Balance - Indoor/Outdoor - Mobile - _Weapons & Explosives_ — HSR — 6000 / h ([Read more](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/hsr)) - Millimeter Wave - Passive Magnetometry - Indoor - Fixed installation ## Related pages **Main pages** - [Apstec Systems](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/home.md)): Apstec's AI-driven walk-through screening detects explosives, weapons and narcotics on people and in bags, up to 6,000 people an hour, with no stopping. - [Careers](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/careers) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/careers.md)): Work at Apstec: a dynamic team from around the globe building AI-driven security screening. See open positions and send your CV. - [Contact](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/contact) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/contact.md)): Contact Apstec: book a demo, talk to sales, get support or ask about anything else. A few short questions, and the right person at Apstec gets back to you. - [Cookie Policy (EU)](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/cookie-policy-eu) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/cookie-policy-eu.md)): What this website stores on your device today: no advertising or tracking cookies, our own visitor statistics only with your permission, and cookies only to keep a sign-in working. - [Events](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/events-page) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/events-page.md)): Meet Apstec at upcoming security events and exhibitions and see the future of walk-through security screening in person. - [Exclusive Apstec Systems Seminar](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/exclusive-apstec-systems-seminar) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/exclusive-apstec-systems-seminar.md)): An exclusive Apstec Systems seminar for shareholders: the company, its screening products and a live demonstration. The event is fully booked. - [Apstec Falcon](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/falcon) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/falcon.md)): Apstec Falcon screens people and their bags for explosives, weapons and narcotics with AI at 2,500 people an hour. Mobile, indoor and outdoor. - [Apstec Falcon Plus](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/falcon-plus) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/falcon-plus.md)): Falcon Plus combines millimeter wave detection of explosives with discriminative metal detection, telling threats from phones and keys at 2,500 people an hour. - [For Shareholders](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/for-shareholders) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/for-shareholders.md)): Information for Apstec shareholders: annual and extraordinary general meetings, notices, minutes, annual reports and the shareholder area. - [Free trial](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/free-trial) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/free-trial.md)): Run Apstec Merlin in your own venue for 45 days: installation, training and support included, at no cost for selected venues in Europe. - [Global Presence](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/global-presence) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/global-presence.md)): Apstec works with customers and partners in over 30 countries, with commercial teams in EMEA and Asia and manufacturing and service in Estonia. - [Apstec HSR](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/hsr) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/hsr.md)): HSR screens several people at once for explosives and weapons, up to 6,000 an hour, with automatic threat recognition and control room integration. - [Invitation to Apstec seminar Mexico](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/invitation-to-apstec-seminar-mexico) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/invitation-to-apstec-seminar-mexico.md)): Invitación al seminario de Apstec Systems: la empresa, su portafolio de productos y una demostración en vivo de la tecnología de control de seguridad. - [Invitation to Apstec Systems Seminar](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/invitation-to-apstec-systems-seminar) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/invitation-to-apstec-systems-seminar.md)): Join Apstec's customer seminar at Cecil Coworking, Stockholm: Apstec Systems, the product portfolio and a live demonstration of HSS Falcon. - [Apstec Merlin](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/merlin) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/merlin.md)): Apstec Merlin tells firearms and knives from smartphones and keys without divestment: 2,500 people an hour, low false alerts, indoor and outdoor. - [Privacy Policy](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/privacy-policy) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/privacy-policy.md)): How Apstec collects, uses and protects your personal data when you visit our website, and your rights under data protection law. - [Products](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/products) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/products.md)): Compare Apstec Falcon, Falcon Plus, Merlin and HSR: walk-through screening for explosives, weapons and narcotics at 2,500 to 6,000 people an hour. - [Resources & Press](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/resources-and-press) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/resources-and-press.md)): Apstec brochures, white papers, videos, news, case studies, media coverage and press releases on AI-driven security screening. - [Terms of Use](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/terms-of-use) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/terms-of-use.md)): The terms that apply when you use the Apstec website, its content and its services. - [The Apstec Team](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/the-apstec-team) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/the-apstec-team.md)): Meet Apstec's management, Board of Directors and auditor: leaders in security, technology and operations behind Apstec's screening. - [Use cases](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/use-cases) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/use-cases.md)): Where Apstec screens: airports, stadiums, customs, maritime, mass transportation, hotels, exhibitions and landmarks, without stopping the flow. - [Webinar](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/webinar) ([Markdown](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/webinar.md)): Sign up for Apstec's upcoming webinars on AI-driven, high-throughput security screening for explosives, weapons and narcotics. ## How to cite Apstec Systems (Apstec Sweden AB (publ)). “About Apstec”. Apstec, 2026-10-30. https://apstec.clearagency.ai/about-apstec (accessed ). ## Company & contact - **Company:** Apstec Systems — legal entity Apstec Sweden AB (publ) - **Apstec Sweden AB (publ):** Strandvägen 7A, 114 56 Stockholm, Sweden ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Strandv%C3%A4gen+7A%2C+114+56+Stockholm%2C+Sweden)) - **General enquiries:** [info@apstecsystems.com](mailto:info@apstecsystems.com) - **Phone:** +46 8 525 130 65 --- [View on site](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/about-apstec) · [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/llms.txt)