American Science and Engineering Introduces the CarView Portal to Provide Cost-Effective, High-Throughput, Superior Inspectio...
February 17 2016 - 9:49AM
American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E") (Nasdaq:ASEI),
a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection
solutions, today introduced the CarView™ portal, an advanced
high-throughput scanning system for superior detection of hidden
threats in cars and small vehicles. The CarView system
simultaneously produces two images of the top-down view of the
vehicle: a high-quality, dual-energy transmission image that
highlights metallic threats, and a photo-like Z Backscatter® image
that highlights organic threats and contraband. The relocatable,
cost-effective system is ideal for securing special events and
parking garages, as well as high-threat facilities, government
buildings, and vital checkpoints.
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In addition to AS&E’s signature Z Backscatter technology,
the CarView system uses innovative Wave Shifting Fibers (WSF)
detector technology to provide dual-energy, material discrimination
capabilities. WSF detector technology has enabled the development
of more powerful, efficient, compact, and rugged AS&E X-ray
systems, such as the CarView portal, which fits into existing
traffic lanes and delivers high-throughput screening without
sacrificing image quality.
“We continue to develop and introduce innovative underlying
technologies, such as Wave Shifting Fibers, that can extend the
capabilities of new platforms,” said Chuck Dougherty, AS&E's
President and CEO. “The CarView system is the latest in our family
of solutions to leverage multiple, complementary technologies in a
low-cost, relocatable, compact footprint. This will enable AS&E
to extend the served market for portal systems to include
commercial applications, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to
develop a range of solutions that meets our customers’ real-world
operational requirements.”
Key Features of the CarView System:
The CarView system provides multi-technology inspection
while maintaining the flow of commerce and operations at
high-traffic and vital locations.
- Superior Threat Detection – The CarView system
combines dual-energy transmission and Z Backscatter technology for
superior threat detection. Dual-energy transmission technology
provides enhanced detection of metallic threats such as weapons,
guns, artillery shells, and VBIEDs. Z Backscatter complements this
by providing a photo-like image of scanned objects, assisting
operators in the identification of anomalies such as explosives,
drugs, currency, alcohol, cigarettes, and other organic threats and
contraband.
- High Throughput – The CarView portal offers
high-throughput screening of up to 400 passenger vehicles per hour
and is capable of imaging vehicles at speeds of up to 20 kph. The
CarView system’s image analysis software compensates for variations
in vehicle speed.
- Compact and Easily Relocatable – The versatile
CarView system is easily relocatable, and its compact footprint
meets the physical requirements of standard tollbooth lanes. This
efficient design enables officials to seamlessly integrate the
CarView portal into existing operations at critical infrastructure,
garages, event entrances, and high-threat facilities. The system
also features a construction-less design for fast, easy set
up.
- Safe Scanning Levels – The CarView system
adheres to strict international and U.S. standards for radiation
protection and the dose to driver is below the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) limit of 0.25 microSievert per
screening. In addition to a low dose to driver, the CarView portal
offers a tight exclusion zone, making the system ideal for
installation in high-traffic areas.
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.
Safe Harbor Statement: The foregoing press release contains
statements concerning AS&E’s financial performance, markets and
business operations that may be considered “forward-looking” under
applicable securities laws. AS&E wishes to caution
readers of this press release that actual results might differ
materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements.
Factors which might cause actual results to differ materially from
those projected in the forward-looking statements contained herein
include the following: significant reductions, delays or
cancellations (in full or in part) in procurements of the Company’s
systems by the United States and other governments; disruption in
the supply of any source component incorporated into AS&E's
products; litigation seeking to restrict the use of intellectual
property used by the Company; limitations under certain laws on the
Company’s ability to protect its own intellectual property;
potential product liability claims against the Company; global
political trends and events which affect public perception of the
threat presented by drugs, explosives and other contraband; global
economic developments and the ability of governments and private
organizations to fund purchases of the Company’s products to
address such threats; the potential insufficiency of Company
resources, including human resources, capital, plant and equipment
and management systems, to accommodate any future growth; technical
problems and other delays that could impact new product development
and the Company’s ability to adapt to changes in technology and
customer requirements; competitive pressures; lengthy sales cycles
both in United States government procurement and procurement
abroad; future delays in federal funding, the market price of the
company's stock prevailing from time to time, the nature of other
investment opportunities presented to the company from time to
time, the company's cash flows from operations and market and
general economic conditions. These and certain other factors which
might cause actual results to differ materially from those
projected are detailed from time to time in AS&E’s periodic
reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, which important factors are incorporated
herein by reference. AS&E undertakes no obligation to update
forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the
occurrence of unanticipated events, or changes in future operating
results, financial condition or business over time. Readers are
further advised to review the “Risk Factors” set forth in the
Company’s most recent Form 10-Q and Form 10-K, which further
detail and supplement the factors described in this Safe Harbor
Statement. Among other disclosures, the Risk Factors disclose
risks pertaining to that portion of the Company’s business that is
dependent on United States government contracting as well as
international customers.
Public Relations Contact:
Dana Harris
Red Javelin Communications, Inc.
978-440-8392
dana@redjavelin.com
Laura Berman
American Science and Engineering, Inc.
978-262-8700
lberman@as-e.com
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