Detex Appoints Dr. Pichas Shechner to Head Milliscope Testing
April 18 2006 - 8:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
TEL AVIV, Israel, April 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Detex Security
Systems, Inc. (OTC:DXSC), a company that specializes in developing
state-of-the-art security solutions, today announced that the
Company has appointed Pichas Shechner PhD to head the testing
program for the Milliscope device. Dr. Shechner will define and
conduct all radiometric experiments for the Milliscope handheld
screening device, including setting analysis criteria for all test
results. Dr. Shechner has experience serving as Electro-Optical
Director of IISR Ltd. and prior to joining Detex Security Systems,
was Founder and General Manager of Pinar Ltd., a firm that
developed, manufactured and marketed systems for real time data
collection systems. Included in his development efforts at Pinar is
the "FOX" Optical Fiber Oxygen biochemical sensor as well as a
"Control Laser" Vehicle anti-collision system and advanced bar code
readers. He also spent several years working for Rafael Armament
Development Authority Ltd. in Israel as Head of the Radiometry
Group and Chief Engineer of Electro-Optical Countermeasures
Systems. "Detex's Milliscope technology has the potential to act as
a foundation for truly innovative and effective screening solutions
that provide a great sense of security and peace of mind in today's
political environment. The recent and terrible large-scale bombings
in the Middle East reinforce the pressing need for technology such
as the Milliscope to help prevent such tragic loss of life. I look
forward to leading the testing and development process this unique
device and building upon its capabilities to construct future
security systems that address international security issues," added
Dr. Shechner. Gabe Bitton, Director and CEO of Detex Security
Systems, commented, "We are pleased to appoint Dr. Shechner as the
leader of our testing and experimental process for the Milliscope
device. He possesses tremendous expertise in the development,
production and maintenance of various electro-optical, surveillance
and other sensor-based technologies. His professional guidance will
ensure that our millimeter wave based detection technology is
developed and utilized to its full capacity and addresses the needs
of the security marketplace." Dr. Shechner has been awarded two
patents for barcode readers and a vehicle anti-collision device and
is responsible for 34 classified internal publications for Rafael
Armament Development Authority. He has a PhD and Master's Degree in
Physical Chemistry from Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He has been
a lecturer at Ort Braude College in Karmiel, Israel for over a
decade. For more information about Detex Security Systems, please
visit the Company's website at http://www.detexsec.com/ . About
Detex Security Systems, Inc. Detex Security Systems specializes in
developing state-of-the-art security solutions that use cutting
edge technology to provide defense against acts of terrorism and
other security threats. The Company's Milliscope prototype is an
innovative handheld device that utilizes millimeter wave technology
to instantly detect plastic explosives and other concealed
contraband such as weapons and drugs in a non-invasive and
efficient manner. Safe Harbor Statement under the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release includes
forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to,
the impact of competitive products, the ability to meet customer
demand, the ability to manage growth, acquisitions of technology,
equipment, or human resources, the effect of economic and business
conditions, and the ability to attract and retain skilled
personnel. The company is not obligated to revise or update any
forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or
circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.
DATASOURCE: Detex Security Systems, Inc. CONTACT: Gabriel Bitton of
Detex Security Systems, Inc., President and CEO, +972-035117405, or
Investor Relations, 1-800-596-8388 Web Site:
http://www.detexsec.com/
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