American Science and Engineering(ASEI) Receives Multi-Million Dollar Order for ZBV Systems from Middle East Customer

November 30, 2009 9:11 AM EST

American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI) announced today the receipt of a multimillion dollar order from a Middle East customer for two Z Backscatter Van systems (ZBV). Configured for harsh environments, the ZBV systems will be utilized for counterterrorism applications including securing government facilities and mobile checkpoints.

A breakthrough in X-ray detection technology, AS&E's Z Backscatter Van is the number one selling non-intrusive mobile inspection system on the market. The ZBV is a low-cost, highly mobile screening system built into a commercially available delivery van. The ZBV system allows for immediate deployment in response to security threats and its high throughput capability facilitates rapid inspection. The system's unique "drive-by" capability allows operators to conduct X-ray imaging while driving past suspect vehicles and objects. For personnel safety in dangerous environments, a remote console is available for operating the system in stationary mode from a distance of up to 500 meters.


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