High-Throughput, Multi-View Inspection Systems to Scan Vehicles on
Strategic Border Crossing
American
Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI) (AS&E®),
a leader in X-ray
detection technology, announced today it has received a $8.6 million
follow-on order from Abu Dhabi Customs Administration for multiple Z
Portal® X-ray screening systems. The Z Portal systems
will be used to scan vehicles at a strategic border checkpoint in Abu
Dhabi, the largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates. For maximum
threat detection capability, the Z Portal systems will be configured
with three Z
Backscatter™ imaging modules for left, right, and
top-down imaging of the vehicle.
“This follow-on order reflects Abu Dhabi Custom’s satisfaction with
AS&E’s comprehensive security
solutions,” said Anthony Fabiano, President and CEO. “With this new
order, the government of Abu Dhabi and the Custom Directorate of its
Finance Department will secure additional borders in their ongoing
mission to protect its citizens, facilitate trade, and collect revenues.
Their comprehensive plan is focused on providing minimum trade
restrictions with maximum security, utilizing the best and latest
technologies and practices worldwide. We are delighted to play such an
important role in safeguarding Abu Dhabi’s ports and borders from
smuggling, trade fraud, and other threats.”
AS&E’s Z Portal® Cargo & Vehicle
Screening System: High-Throughput, Drive-Through Inspection
The Z Portal system is the most comprehensive screening system available
with multi-view, drive-through screening for left, right, and top-down
imaging of cars, vans, trucks, and their cargo. Z Portal’s patented Z
Backscatter technology produces photo-like images for superior detection
capability of plastic and liquid explosives, narcotics, plastics
weapons, drugs, stowaways, and alcohol. With its compact design, the Z
Portal system is ideal for high-traffic locations with space constraints
and a high-throughput requirement and is safe for drivers, operators,
cargo, and the environment. The relocatable screening system is
available in two sizes — one for large trucks, buses, and cargo
vehicles, and a smaller size for passenger vehicles. Customers include
U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and NATO.
About AS&E®
American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) is the leading worldwide
supplier of innovative X-ray inspection systems.
