AS&E To Provide Z Backscatter Vans To Middle Eastern Customer
American Science and Engineering Inc. (AS&E®), a producer of X-ray detection technology, recently today the receipt of a $2.3 million order from a new Middle Eastern customer for multiple Z® Backscatter Vans (ZBV). Configured for harsh environments and with Forwardscatter capability, the ZBVs will be utilized to secure and protect a high-threat facility.
"International ZBV activity continues to increase, particularly from the Middle East,” said Anthony Fabiano, president and CEO of American Science and Engineering. "This new client has responded to the ZBV's proven ability to detect explosives in vehicles and cargo with ultimate mobility. These ZBVs will utilize our new Forwardscatter technology option to add a second scatter perspective to enhance detection in dense regions of scanned vehicles and cargo -- ideal for detecting metallic threats including the shielding around nuclear weapons. With these two unique technologies, the ZBV provides unparalleled detection to secure this customer's high-threat facility from a broad range of threats.”
The Z Backscatter Van is a low-cost, highly mobile screening system built into a commercially available delivery van. The ZBV allows for immediate deployment in response to security threats, and its high throughput capability facilitates rapid inspections. The system's unique "drive-by” capability allows one or two operators to conduct X-ray imaging while the ZBV drives 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.