American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI), a provider of X-ray detection solutions, announced a $11.8 million order from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for multiple MobileSearch™ HE (High-Energy) cargo and vehicle inspection systems equipped with both high-energy transmission and Z Backscatter™ X-ray imaging for comprehensive threat and contraband detection including weapons, explosives, drugs, and currency.
The MobileSearch HE system offers two complementary imaging technologies integrated in one system. Its 4.5 MeV high energy transmission X-ray generates high penetration and high resolution images for the inspection of densely loaded cargo. The system also utilizes Z Backscatter X-ray imaging to assist in the identification of organics for improved detection of drugs, explosives, and other organic contraband. Z Backscatter technology offers the additional benefit of photo-like images for improved image analysis time, as well as a wide field of view with no tire cutoff unlike transmission X-rays — allowing for the effective scanning of passenger vehicles and tires.
