# Peeping Security Scans Manchester Checks out X-Ray Tech at the Airport By TopDog | Published 2009-10-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeping-tech References: [guardian](http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/oct/13/manchester-airport-naked-security-scan) If you don’t like the traditional and usually invasive ‘pat down’ style of [airport security](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-airlines-bans), you can now opt in for the human X-Ray prior to your flight. Manchester airlines is set to begin it’s trial run of the human X-Ray, giving passengers an option of leaving their clothes on. The down side? While you are being barraged by a few billion [electromagnetic waves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-xray), an airline security officer gets an ‘au naturale’ view of your goods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Human X-ray:** The use of X-Ray technology in airport security checks on passengers, which has potential to disrupt traditional methods as well as raise concerns about privacy. - **Non-invasive Airport Security:** The introduction of less invasive methods like human X-Ray in airport security checks could offer an opportunity to disrupt traditional security methods and offer more convenience for passengers. - **Electromagnetic Wave Technology:** The use of electromagnetic waves in human X-Ray technology used in airport security checks could pave way for new innovations in medical imaging fields. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Airport Security:** The airport security industry could implement human X-Ray technology to disrupt traditional baggage and passenger screening procedures and enhance passenger experience. - **Medical Imaging:** Human X-Ray technology used for airport security checks could be applied in medical imaging industries for better, non-invasive diagnosis procedures. - **Consumer Goods:** An opportunity to develop non-invasive X-Ray scanners could create a new category of consumer goods for use at home and other public places aside from transportation hubs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Axis Security Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/product-design-consultants-developing-a-xray-scanner-system.md) - [X-Ray Vision Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xar.md) - [X-Ray Meat Packaging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xray-inspection-system.md) - [AI-Powered CCTV Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-9.md) - [Contactless Airport Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-shop.md) - [Bulk Food X-Ray Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mettlertoledo-x3-series.md) - [Curtain-Free Packaging X-Ray Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loma-x5-pack-curtainless-system.md) - [AI-Backed Airport Lanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear.md) - [Preventative Body Health Scans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neko-body-scan.md)