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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n Image Scan Holdings Launches Next Generation \n Portable Bomb Detection Unit \n\nImage Scan Holdings plc (AIM: IGE), a provider of leading real-time multi-view,\n3D X-ray imaging solutions for the security and industrial inspection markets,\nis today formally launching its new TPXi-640 portable bomb detection unit at\nMilipol - a leading international security exhibition in Paris.\n\nThe TPXi represents the next-generation of portable explosive and ordnance\ndetection (EOD) x-ray equipment meeting the needs of the public and private\nsecurity and military sectors. Offering the largest practical x-ray imaging\narea in the sector, the light weight, slim profile detector also boasts the\nbest image resolution, contrast and penetration in its class. With additional\nfeatures such as materials discrimination, normally only associated with large\nfixed installations such as airport baggage inspection systems, the TPXi units\nare designed to give the operator the greatest probability of detecting\npotential threats from explosive, chemical or even biological sources.\n\nWith the interests of the end-user always foremost in the design, the TPXi\nsystem incorporates many advanced features such as secure wireless\ncommunications and battery powered operation providing for rapid deployment in\nany location. The light weight detector and x-ray source are easily manoeuvred\nand operated even if the user is dressed in bulky protective clothing.\n\nThe EOD market represents a significant opportunity for the Company with\ncurrent estimates for the sector size exceeding $595 million by 2009 for the\nUSA alone and greater than $1.2 billion for the world wide market.\n\nNicholas Fox, Chief Executive of Image Scan Holdings plc, commented:\n\n\"This represents a significant development in the security technology sector.\nGiven the terrorism threat is evolving continuously with ever diverse means of\nattack, undue pressure is being placed on conventional x-ray inspection\nsystems. We believe the future lies in flexible, transportable, high resolution\nsystems that can be used in any physical environment. The Company is excited by\nthe market opportunities for this new, competitively priced, product.\"\n\nIncorporating a number of unique technological features, the TPXi enables\nobjects to be fully scanned even if they are close to solid surface...