BILLERICA, Mass.–American Science and Engineering, Inc., a leader in X-ray detection technology, announced today the receipt of an order from an Eastern European country for two Z Backscatter™ Van (ZBV™) X-ray screening systems — the industry’s top-selling non-intrusive cargo and vehicle X-ray screening system.

“This repeat order from this Eastern European government reinforces the continued value our clients place on our unique Z Backscatter Vans to combat border threats,” said Anthony Fabiano, President and CEO. “With its exceptional speed and versatility, the Z Backscatter Van is a powerful tool for the detection of tobacco, alcohol, and other illegal items. We are working very closely with security officials to meet their requirements to secure this country’s borders.”

A breakthrough in X-ray detection technology, AS&E’s Z Backscatter Van is the number one selling non-intrusive mobile inspection system on the market. The ZBV system is a low-cost, highly mobile screening system built into a commercially available delivery van. The ZBV system allows for immediate deployment in response to security threats, and its high throughput capability facilitates rapid inspections.

About AS&E

American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray inspection systems. With over 50 years of experience in developing advanced X-ray security systems, the Company’s product line utilizes a combination of technologies, including patented Z Backscatter™ technology, Radioactive Threat Detection (RTD), high energy transmission and dual energy transmission X-ray. These technologies offer superior X-ray threat detection for plastic explosives, plastic weapons, liquid explosives, dirty bombs and nuclear devices. AS&E’s complete range of products include cargo inspection systems for port and border security, baggage screening systems for facility and aviation security, and personnel and passenger screening systems. AS&E® systems protect high-threat facilities and help combat terrorism and trade fraud, drug smuggling, weapon smuggling, and illegal immigration and people smuggling. AS&E customers include leading government agencies, border authorities, military bases, airports and corporations worldwide, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), UK Border Agency (UKBA), Hong Kong Customs, and Abu Dhabi Customs. For more information on AS&E products and technologies, please visit www.as-e.com.