American Science and Engineering, Inc. Receives $8.3 Million Contract for Multiple ZBVs for Latin American Customs Agency

American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E®) (NASDAQ: ASEI), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today the receipt of a $8.3 million award for multiple Z Backscatterâ„¢ Vans (ZBVâ„¢) for a Latin American customs agency. The order includes operator training, service, and warranty.

"The ZBV provides customs officials with a flexible and highly mobile detection tool to find drugs, weapons, contraband and stowaways," said Anthony Fabiano, President and CEO. "The ZBV finds these organic threats in real time as the system drives past vehicles — making it a highly effective detection system for customs and law enforcement."

AS&E's Z Backscatter Van (ZBV)

The Most Maneuverable, Versatile Mobile X-ray Detection System on the Market

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. ZBV is a low-cost, highly mobile screening system built into a commercially available delivery van. The ZBV allows for immediate deployment in response to security threats, and its high throughput capability facilitates rapid inspections. The system's unique "drive-by" capability allows one or two operators to conduct X-ray imaging while the ZBV drives past suspect vehicles and objects. For personnel safety in dangerous environments, a remote console is available for operating the system in stationary mode from a distance of up to 500 meters.