AS&E to deliver Z Portal systems for undisclosed Middle East customers

American Science and Engineering (AS&E) has been awarded a contract to supply two Z Portal multi-view X-ray screening systems for two separate Middle East government agencies.

Under the contract, the company will deliver Z Portal multi-view X-ray screening systems, of which one Z Portal system will be used for security at a port while the other will be deployed to provide security screening at a critical infrastructure facility.

The two systems will be installed to scan vehicles and trucks to detect explosive threats and contraband.

AS&E president and CEO Chuck Dougherty said the Z Portal installations for port and critical infrastructure security will significantly enhance the detection of drugs, trade fraud, and other contraband for these Middle East government agencies.

"Additionally, the Z Portal system used for critical infrastructure protection marks the first deployment in this Middle Eastern country," Dougherty added.

The Z Portal has been designed to multi-view, drive-through screening for left, right, and top-down imaging of cars, vans, trucks, and their cargo.

The compact design of the comprehensive screening system enables its use in high-traffic locations with space constraints and a high-throughput requirement and is safe for drivers, operators, cargo, and the environment.

Available in two sizes, one smaller size for passenger vehicles and other for large trucks, buses, and cargo vehicles, the system provides superior detection capability of explosives, drugs, stowaways, and other contraband.

The relocatable screening system is currently in service with the US Department of Defense, US Customs and Border Protection, Abu Dhabi Customs, and Nato member nations.