American Science and Engineering, Inc. Receives 2.2 Million USD Order for Z Portal and Gemini X-Ray Screening Systems for Checkpoint Security

Government Agency to utilize AS&E's proprietary technology at a Strategic Facility

BILLERICA, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI) (AS&E), a leader in X-ray detection technology, announced today the receipt of a $2.2 million order for a Z Portal X-ray screening system and multiple Gemini parcel inspection systems. For maximum organic threat detection capability, the Z Portal system is configured with three Z Backscatter modules for left, right, and top-down imaging of the vehicle under inspection. The Gemini parcel inspection system features a combination of AS&E's proprietary Z Backscatter technology and dual-energy transmission technology to provide enhanced detection of organic materials and metallic threats. The X-ray systems will be deployed by a government agency at multiple checkpoints to screen trucks, vehicles and parcels for explosive threats and contraband before they enter the facility.

"This latest order for a government agency reaffirms the value of Z Backscatter as a stand-alone technology or in combination with dual-energy transmission to secure high-threat facilities,� said Anthony R. Fabiano, President and CEO of AS&E. "The Z Portal and Gemini systems will heighten the detection capability at each checkpoint and provide superior imaging capability of explosive threats and other contraband while maximizing safety and throughput.�

AS&E's Z Portal Cargo & Vehicle Screening System: High-Throughput, Drive-Through Inspection
The Z Portal system is the most comprehensive screening system available with multi-view, drive-through inspection of cars, vans, trucks, and their cargo. Z Portal's patented Z Backscatter technology produces photo-like images for superior detection capability of plastic and liquid explosives, narcotics, and plastics weapons, drugs, stowaways, and alcohol. With its compact design, the Z Portal system is ideal for high-traffic locations with space constraints and a high-throughput requirement and is safe for drivers, operators, cargo, and the environment. The system is available in two sizes — one for large trucks, buses, and cargo vehicles, and a smaller size for passenger vehicles. Customers include U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Abu Dhabi Customs, and NATO.

About Gemini: Unique Multi-technology Parcel Inspection Systems

Gemini parcel inspection systems provide the most comprehensive multi-technology threat detection for hand carried parcels, briefcases, mail, and baggage screening. Gemini is the only system to combine AS&E's patented Z Backscatter technology and dual-energy transmission to provide enhanced detection of organic materials (such as explosives including sheet and liquid explosives, drugs, and plastic weapons), and metallic threats (such as guns, knives, and wires for IEDs). In addition, dual-energy offers organic and metallic discrimination. Together, the Gemini System's two technologies provide the most information about the contents of a parcel. Gemini parcel inspection systems are available in multiple tunnel sizes to meet specific security requirements.