American Science and Engineering, Inc. Introduces New SmartCheck(TM) Personnel Screening System at ASIS International 2005.BILLERICA, Mass. -- Industry's Most Comprehensive Non-Intrusive Z(R) Backscatter X-Ray In contrast to the traditional X-ray machine, which detects hard and soft materials by the variation in transmission through the target, backscatter X-ray is a newer imaging system which detects the radiation which comes back from the target. Personnel Screening System Incorporates Privacy Software While Ensuring Detection of Threats American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ASEI ASEI American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin ASEI Australian Student Environment Network ASEI Application Service Element Invocation ) (AS&E(R)), a leader in X-ray detection technology, announced today the launch of its new SmartCheck(TM) Personnel Screening System, the industry's most comprehensive personnel X-ray detection system that clearly displays all types of threats concealed under a person's clothing, while ensuring a person's privacy. The system will be introduced today at ASIS International ASIS International (each letter pronounced separately), previously known as American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) is an international organization for security professionals. Founded in 1955, it has more than 34,000 members in 204 chapters worldwide. Seminar and Exhibits in Orlando, Florida. Far less intrusive and time-consuming for individuals than a pat-down search, and more comfortable for passengers and operators, the SmartCheck screening system dramatically enhances the screening process. It is a safe and effective method to find explosives, weapons, drugs and other contraband hidden on a person. Designed for use in airports, high-threat facilities, military bases, prisons as well as commercial facilities, SmartCheck fits through standard doorways and offers a flexible operator console that is reconfigurable in the field. "We are very proud to introduce the SmartCheck personnel screening system," commented Anthony Fabiano, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of AS&E. "SmartCheck detects the broadest range of threats, including metallic weapons, non-metallic weapons, and explosives by providing a clear and unambiguous image of the threat. With this system as a primary screening method there should be little need to resolve false alarms with a secondary inspection, thereby improving the efficiency of the screening process." Fabiano continued, "AS&E has worked diligently to create software algorithms to eliminate privacy concerns. The result is a safe personnel screening system that ensures privacy while providing a much more cost efficient and effective screening process for identifying potential weapons, drugs, and other illegal substances in high-threat environments. American Science and Engineering stands ready today to deploy SmartCheck screening systems that assure personal privacy." Best Detection Possible Unlike metal detectors, which only detect metallic objects, or trace portals, which only detect explosives if residue is present on a person, SmartCheck's Z(R) Backscatter X-ray technology makes it possible to detect all types of threats, both metallic and non-metallic objects on a person's body, including plastic and metal weapons (e.g. guns, knives, box cutters, composite weapons), explosives, drugs and other contraband. SmartCheck provides operators with easy to interpret images that display the shape, size and location of potential threats or contraband hidden on a person, allowing operators to quickly and reliably identify threats. Assuring Privacy The SmartCheck system can be configured with privacy software that eliminates privacy concerns. The system uses unique algorithms to display only an outline of the scanned individual and the outline of any potential threat on the person, without showing revealing images of the body. Operational Flexibility SmartCheck's new compact design has a small footprint, allowing airports and other high-threat facilities to fit the system through standard doorways for easy relocation as customer needs change. In addition, the operator console can be put on the right or left side of the scan panel and can be reconfigured in the field for maximum flexibility. Safe for All - Operators and Screened Individuals Since the SmartCheck system uses Backscatter X-ray technology, it is safe for both operators and scanned individuals, with the radiation dose from a single scan at less than 10 microrem (0.1 microsieverts) per scan, equivalent to two minutes of airplane flight at altitude. It meets the manufacturer's requirements of the American National Standards Institute See ANSI. (body, standard) American National Standards Institute - (ANSI) The private, non-profit organisation (501(c)3) responsible for approving US standards in many areas, including computers and communications. ANSI is a member of ISO. (ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. ) standard N43.17, which is the standard that the Center for Devices and Radiological Health The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) is the branch of the United States Food and Drug Administration responsible for the premarket approval of all medical devices, as well as overseeing the manufacturing, performance and safety of these devices. (CDRH CDRH Center for Devices and Radiological Health (US FDA) ) references for systems such as SmartCheck. About Z Backscatter X-Ray Technology Z Backscatter X-ray technology displays threats by reflecting an X-ray beam x-ray beam, n the spatial distribution of radiation emerging from a radiograph generator or source. The colloquial term for radiographic beam. See radiographic beam. from a person to a detector on the near side, creating a photo-like image that is easy to interpret and understand. AS&E's SmartCheck system utilizes Z Backscatter backscatter in radiology, radiation deflected by scattering processes at angles greater than 90 degrees to the original direction of the beam of radiation. Important in radiotherapy when estimating surface exposure dose. technology, which is a patented technology based on the X-ray Compton Scattering effect. Z Backscatter works by detecting and highlighting "low Z" materials (items that contain low atomic number atomic number, often represented by the symbol Z, the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, as well as the number of electrons in the neutral atom. Atoms with the same atomic number make up a chemical element. elements such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen). Low Z materials include explosives, plastic weapons, and drugs. SmartCheck also recognizes the lack of scattering that occurs when "high Z" materials are placed against the body. These "high Z" materials, such as metal weapons and bomb-detonating wires, absorb X-rays and are displayed as dark objects on the person being scanned. Thus the system is able to display all organic and metallic threats and contraband anywhere on a person's body. About AS&E(R) American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) is the leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray inspection and screening systems. With more than 45 years of experience in developing advanced X-ray security systems, the Company's product line utilizes a variety of technologies, including patented Z(R) Backscatter, Shaped Energy(TM) and Radioactive Threat Detection (RTD RTD returned to duty (US DoD) RTD Rated RTD Ready to Drink RTD Richmond Times-Dispatch RTD Regional Transportation District RTD Research, Technological Development RTD Research and Technology Development RTD Real-Time Data ). These technologies offer superior detection of threats including plastic explosives, plastic weapons, illegal drugs, other contraband, dirty bombs and nuclear devices. AS&E offers a complete range of X-ray inspection products including Z(R) Backscatter screening systems, CargoSearch (TM), and ParcelSearch(TM) inspection systems, used for critical detection and security applications to combat terrorism, drug and weapon smuggling smuggling, illegal transport across state or national boundaries of goods or persons liable to customs or to prohibition. Smuggling has been carried on in nearly all nations and has occasionally been adopted as an instrument of national policy, as by Great Britain , trade fraud, and illegal immigration. AS&E customers include leading governmental agencies, border authorities, military bases, airports and corporations worldwide, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States , U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Customs and Border Protection U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a bureau of the United States Department of Homeland Security, is charged with regulating and facilitating international trade, collecting import duties, and enforcing U.S. trade laws. , Royal Thai Police The Royal Thai Police (Thai: สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ) is the federal police force of Thailand. , HM Customs & Excise (U.K.) and Hong Kong Customs. For more information on AS&E products and technologies, please visit www.as-e.com. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. 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 or delays 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 An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. seeking to restrict the use of intellectual property used by the Company; 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; and the potential insufficiency of Company resources, including human resources, capital, plant and equipment and management systems, to accommodate any future growth, and future delays in federal funding. 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. |
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