Analogic Corporation Announces Major Order for EXplosive Assessment Computed Tomography Systems.PEABODY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 1999-- Analogic Corporation (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 :ALOG) announced today that it has signed an agreement with L-3 Communications (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :LLL LLL abbr. left lower lobe (of the lung) ) for one hundred EXplosive Assessment Computed Tomography (EXACT(TM)) Systems, with an initial release of twenty-five systems to be delivered during Analogic's current fiscal year. The innovative EXACT is the heart of the eXaminer 3DX(TM) 6000 Explosive Detection System Noun 1. explosive detection system - a rapid automatic system to detect plastic explosives in passengers' luggage using X-ray technology and computers; designed for use in airports EDS (EDS (Electronic Data Systems, Plano, TX, www.eds.com) Founded in 1962 by H. Ross Perot (independent candidate for the President of the U.S. in 1992), EDS is the largest outsourcing and data processing services organization in the country. ), developed jointly by L-3 and Analogic and distributed exclusively by L-3 for screening checked luggage at airports. Incorporating the EXACT, the eXaminer 3DX 6000 is the first EDS able to provide continuous computed tomography (CT) images to examine an entire bag in one pass, analyzing about ten times more data per bag than the previous generation of machines. Conceived, designed, developed and manufactured by Analogic, the EXACT is the world's first dual-energy-capable, helical-cone-beam, multi-slice CT scanner. Anticipating marketplace demands, Analogic had made during the past fiscal year a considerable financial investment in readying the EXACT for volume production. The production staff has been assembled and trained and new manufacturing equipment installed to ensure the Company would be able to ship these sophisticated systems in a timely manner. Bernard M. Gordon This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , CEO of Analogic, stated that the EXACT was the result of innovative engineering under tight deadlines by a dedicated development team, creative software, and an expanding working relationship with L-3 Communications. The Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), component of the U.S. Department of Transportation that sets standards for the air-worthiness of all civilian aircraft, inspects and licenses them, and regulates civilian and military air traffic through its air traffic control (FAA) partially funded development of the prototype of the eXaminer 3DX 6000 (including the EXACT), and FAA staff supported the development of this new generation of advanced security detection equipment. In addition, Peter W. Harris, President of International Security Systems, a subsidiary established by Analogic to focus its efforts on security applications, stated that the EXACT, employing proprietary interrogation software, had successfully detected narcotics and other contraband substances in recent demonstrations for government officials. "These other applications offer significant opportunities for further commercial exploitation and are currently being addressed by ISS." The parent company, Analogic Corporation, is a leading custom designer and manufacturer of advanced systems and subsystems sold to major medical, industrial and telecommunications Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). It is recognized worldwide for advancing the state of the art in Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), noninvasive diagnostic technique that uses nuclear magnetic resonance to produce cross-sectional images of organs and other internal body structures. (MRI), Ultrasound, Patient Monitoring, Analog-to-Digital (A/D) Conversion, Digital Imaging, Computer Telephony, and Test and Measurement Applications. eXaminer 3DX 6000 is a trademark of L-3 Communications. |
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