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X-ray contract.


X-Ray X-ray

Electromagnetic radiation of extremely short wavelength (100 nanometres to 0.001 nanometre) produced by the deceleration of charged particles or the transitions of electrons in atoms.
 Contract: OSI systems OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS) is a worldwide company based in California that develops and markets security and inspection systems such as airport security X-ray machines and metal detectors, medical monitoring and anesthesia systems, and optoelectronic devices.  Inc. said its Rapiscan subsidiary has received a $5 million order for cargo and vehicle inspection systems. The company said the equipment was purchased by an international customer. Rapiscan manufactures X-ray equipment installed in airports across the country and worldwide. OSI (1) (Open System Interconnection) An ISO standard for worldwide communications that defines a framework for implementing protocols in seven layers. Control is passed from one layer to the next, starting at the application layer in one station, proceeding to the  has seen its stock rise since the alleged terrorist plot to blow up jetliners was uncovered Uncovered may refer to:
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 in Britain. It is one of only two companies with technology capable of detecting liquid or gel-based explosives.
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Title Annotation:News of the Week
Publication:Los Angeles Business Journal
Article Type:Brief article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Aug 28, 2006
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