American Science and Engineering Debuts Three Advanced Security Screening Systems in the Middle East

AS&E’s Next Generation Z Portal System, CarView Portal, and Tx-View Option for ZBV to be Introduced to the Region at the International Exhibition for National Security & Resilience (ISNR) 2016


ABU DHABI, U.A.E. , March 15, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E") (Nasdaq:ASEI), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, today introduced three innovative scanning systems to the Middle East which are ideally suited for helping authorities combat terrorism and other security threats. New products include the next generation Z Portal® system that combines multiple detection technologies for up to six views of cargo and vehicles; the CarView™ portal, a high-throughput, relocatable, multi-technology scanning system for threats concealed in cars and small vehicles; and the Tx-View™ dual-energy transmission option for the top-selling line of ZBV® mobile cargo and vehicle screening systems.

During ISNR 2016 (March 15–17), AS&E will feature the next generation Z Portal system, CarView portal, Tx-View option for ZBV, and MINI Z® handheld imaging system in our channel partner Al Hamra’s stand #4230.     

“Security agencies in the Middle East have experienced first-hand how our systems help reduce the level of vulnerability to explosive threats and contraband,” said Chuck Dougherty, President and CEO of AS&E. "We are confident they will find that our new offerings address high-priority security objectives and strenghten their ability to protect residents, visitors, and critical infrastructure against terrorist threats.”

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The Next Generation Z Portal: Multi-view, multi-technology cargo and vehicle screening system

The next generation Z Portal system is the only drive-through cargo and vehicle inspection system that uses multiple detection technologies to provide up to six views—including dual-energy transmission, Z Backscatter®, and Forwardscatter® images—of scanned passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, and cargo. The new Z Portal system incorporates AS&E's latest source and detector innovations in a more compact design, enabling improved image quality at higher throughput in space-constrained locations such as checkpoints at high-threat facilities. View the video.

CarView Portal: Cost-effective, high-throughput, superior inspection of small vehicles

The CarView portal screens occupied cars and small vehicles to help secure special events, parking garages, and high-threat locations. The system uses innovative Wave Shifting Fibers (WSF) detector technology to simultaneously produce two top-down images: a high-quality dual-energy transmission image and a Z Backscatter image of the scanned vehicle. The dual-energy transmission image offers material discrimination technology to detect metallic and organic threats and contraband, while the photo-like Z Backscatter image offers enhanced detection of organic threats such as explosives, drugs, and stowaways. This cost-effective, versatile system is easily relocatable and its compact footprint meets the physical requirements of standard tollbooth lanes. View the video.

ZBV with Tx-View: Dual-energy transmission option for the ZBV system

Tx-View is a dual-energy transmission option for AS&E's industry-leading line of ZBV mobile cargo and vehicle screening systems. This ZBV with Tx-View option allows security personnel to simultaneously acquire dual-energy transmission images for detection of metallic threats such as weapons and artillery shells, and Z Backscatter images for superior detection of organic threats and contraband. Deployed quickly and easily, the Tx-View option is completely self-contained in a trailer for storage and transport, providing customs and security officials with the lowest cost, most versatile, multi-technology, mobile cargo and vehicle screening system available today.

MINI Z: Handheld Z Backscatter imaging system

The MINI Z system enables law enforcement, public safety, and other security professionals to scan in places other systems can't reach and determine "on-the-go" if drugs, explosives, or other threats are present in difficult-to-reach locations such as car interiors and aircraft compartments. The MINI Z system was also named winner of the R&D 100 Award for Top Innovation, an ASIS Accolades Award winner and Best of What's New Award for 2014 in Popular Science Magazine. Experience the MINI Z system at http://www.meetminiz.com/.

About AS&E

American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) is the trusted global provider of threat and contraband detection solutions for ports, borders, military, critical infrastructure, law enforcement, and aviation. With over 50 years of experience, AS&E offers proven, advanced X-ray inspection systems to combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. AS&E systems are designed in a variety of configurations for cargo and vehicle inspection, parcel inspection, and personnel screening. Using a combination of technologies, these systems provide superior detection capabilities, with high-energy, dual-energy, and Z Backscatter X-rays — pioneered by AS&E. Learn more about AS&E products and technologies at www.as-e.com and follow us on Twitter @ase_detects.

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