American Science and Engineering, Inc. To Provide TSA with SmartCheck(TM) Personnel Screening System at U.S. International Airport.Industry's Most Comprehensive Non-Intrusive Z([R]) 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. ([TM]) Personnel Screening System Equipped with Privacy Software to be Tested at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, Arizona BILLERICA, Mass. -- 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 that it has been selected by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA TSA See tax-sheltered annuity (TSA). ) to pilot test its SmartCheck[TM] Personnel Screening System at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, Arizona. AS&E's SmartCheck system is the industry's most comprehensive personnel X-ray screening system that detects a wide variety of threats concealed on a person, while ensuring privacy. "We are very proud to have our SmartCheck personnel screening system tested by the TSA at a major U.S. airport," said 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 is able to detect the broadest range of threats and contraband hidden on a person Co including metallic and organic materials. And, together with TSA, we've ensured that the system addresses the privacy concerns of the traveling public. The end result is an effective, non-intrusive, and safe passenger screening system for detecting threats such as weapons, explosives, bottles with liquids, and other prohibited items. Air travel safety is a top priority, and we strongly believe SmartCheck will be a major asset in the screening process at today's busy airports." About SmartCheck SmartCheck is a safe, non-intrusive personnel screening system that allows operators to detect threats and contraband hidden on a person. The system displays both organic and inorganic materials, revealing objects such as guns and knives, explosives, composite weapons, and other hidden threats and contraband. Its Z([R])Backscatter([TM]) technology gives the operator easy-to-interpret information about where threats or contraband are hidden, thus eliminating the need for intrusive and time-consuming pat-down searches. Assured Privacy The SmartCheck system employs a software algorithm to protect the privacy of screened passengers while still effectively displaying threats. The privacy-filtered image provides operators with information to identify the nature and location of any threats, but it will not show revealing images of the screened individual. The privacy-filtered image shows an outline of the passenger and outlines any potential threats on the person. For added privacy to the passenger, the system is not capable of storing, exporting, or transmitting images, and all images are automatically deleted from the system immediately after they are reviewed. Safe for All Screened Individuals and Operators Since the SmartCheck system uses Z Backscatter X-ray technology, it is safe for both operators and scanned individuals, with the radiation dose from a single scan equivalent to the radiation received from two minutes of airplane flight at altitude, or less than 10 microrem (0.1 microsieverts) per scan. SmartCheck 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. For more information on privacy and technology, please visit http://www.tsa.gov/research/privacy/backscatter.shtm 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[TM], 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 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 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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