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BILLERICA, Mass., June 2, 2004. American Science and Engineering, Inc. announced today the receipt of an order from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for eight Z Backscatter Van (ZBV) X-ray screening systems designed with significant modifications for harsh environments.
Valued at approximately $5.2 million, the systems will be equipped with AS&E's Radioactive Threat Detection (RTD) technology to detect nuclear devices and dirty bombs hidden in vehicles or containers. The order also includes installation, operator training and a one-year parts warranty.
"I am proud to announce this order from the DoD for eight Z Backscatter Vans," said Anthony Fabiano, president and CEO.
"After rigorous and extensive testing of the ZBV by this highly valued customer, we are very pleased that they have selected our unique equipment to help them achieve their critical mission. The Z Backscatter Van is of particular interest to the DoD because of its unparalleled ability to detect plastic weapons and explosives, as well as its added functionality with simultaneous Radioactive Threat Detection. Over the years, the U.S. Department of Defense has repeatedly chosen AS&E technology for homeland security and force protection applications. Our long-standing relationship with the DoD is evidence of the quality of our products, services and people."
AS&E's Z Backscatter Van (ZBV) is a low-cost, extremely maneuverable screening system built into a commercially available delivery van. The ZBV employs AS&E's patented Z Backscatter technology, which reveals contraband that transmission X-rays miss - such as explosives and plastic weapons - and provides photo-like imaging for rapid analysis.
The ZBV allows for immediate deployment in response to security threats, and its high throughput capability facilitates rapid inspections - without impeding the flow of commerce. The system's unique "drive-by" capability allows one or two operators to conduct X-ray imaging of suspect vehicles and objects as the ZBV drives past. The ZBV is also capable of identifying low levels of radioactivity from both gamma rays and neutrons with optional RTD technology.
For more information, see www.as-e.com.
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