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AS&E Introduces Handheld X-Ray Imager With Multiple Markets In Mind

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, June 19th, 2014

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AS&E Introduces Handheld X-Ray Imager With Multiple Markets In Mind

AS&E's new handheld MINI Z backscatter imaging system, which the company says offers real-time detection of hidden organic threats. Photo: AS&E

Security detection company American Science and Technology [ASEI] on Thursday introduced a new handheld X-Ray imaging system that it is marketing to a wide range of customers, including the broad public safety arena, to detect explosives, weapons, drugs and contraband in everything from car and plane seats to the bulkheads of drug running boats. The MINI Z is based on the company’s Z backscatter technology that is the foundation for its bestselling Z Backscatter Van (ZBV) and other cargo, vehicle…

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