Metallic Threats
Merlin: Discriminative Metal Detection
Apstec Merlin is setting a new standard in AI-driven, high-throughput, non-invasive screening of people and their belongings.
2,500 people / hour
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.
×5 screening lanes
One Merlin system can replace 5 traditional screening lanes.
No stopping
No divestment: firearms and knives told apart from smartphones and keys
- High Throughput
- Low False Alert Rates
- Cost-Effective
In short
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
Why Merlin
Distinguishes between metallic threats and everyday items
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.
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High Throughput
2500 people per hour.
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Operational Flexibility
Indoor/outdoor deployment, compact footprint and rapid relocation.
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Low False Alert Rates
Significantly reduces nuisance alarms, enhancing operational efficiency.
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Improved Screening Experience
Seamless, respectful, and fast screening with no divestment.
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Cost-Effective
Competitively priced product and reduced operational costs.
Customer applications
Designed for publicly accessible locations
Questions
Questions about Merlin
Something else? Write to info@apstecsystems.com or call +46 8 525 130 65.
What is Apstec Merlin?
Discriminative metal detection: a cost-effective, high-throughput and non-invasive screening solution that detects metallic threats and tells them apart from everyday items.
What does Merlin detect?
Small metallic threats such as handguns, polymer-framed handguns and knives. Firearms, knives and other metallic weapons are discriminated from items such as smartphones and keys without the need for divestment.
How many people can Merlin screen per hour?
2,500 people per hour. One Merlin system can replace 5 traditional screening lanes.
Does Merlin give many false alarms?
No. Merlin significantly reduces nuisance alarms, enhancing operational efficiency.
Where is Merlin used?
Merlin is compact, adaptable and easy to operate, for transport hubs, event venues and public facilities, indoors and outdoors, with rapid relocation.
Can we try Merlin in our own venue?
Yes. Selected venues can run Merlin in their own operation for 45 days; in Europe at no cost. See the free trial.
Free trial
Explore Apstec. In your venue.
A free trial for selected venues. Test Merlin in your own operation, with your own visitors, your own team and your actual entrance flow.
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