American Science and Engineering, Inc. receives $3 million order for ZBV Military Trailers

American Science and Engineering, Inc., of Billerica, MA, a worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection systems, has announced the receipt of a $3 million order for multiple ZBV Military Trailers from an international government agency it did not identify.

The ZBV Mil Trailer is a ruggedized version of the company’s patented Z Backscatter Van system which is used for screening vehicles for car and truck bombs.

“With this first order from an international government agency, security officials will have the capability to respond effectively and quickly to inspect vehicles for explosive threats and contraband,” said Anthony Fabiano, President and CEO of AS&E. “The ZBV Mil Trailer has a proven performance record in harsh environments and has been extremely successful in war zones for force protection and counterterrorism operations.”

AS&E’s ZBV Mil Trailer is a rugged X-ray screening system built onto a standard military trailer. With one-sided, Z Backscatter imaging, security officials can use the ZBV Mil Trailer for screening vehicles, containers and other cargo for terrorist threats and contraband, simply by towing the trailer past the subjects, or by remaining stationary while vehicles drive past the trailer.

The ZBV Mil Trailer employs AS&E’s patented Z Backscatter technology, which produces photo-like images of the contents of a container or vehicle, highlighting organic materials such as explosives and other high-risk materials.