Image Scan Holdings Launches Next Generation
Portable Bomb Detection Unit
Image Scan Holdings plc (AIM: IGE), a provider of leading real-time multi-view,
3D X-ray imaging solutions for the security and industrial inspection markets,
is today formally launching its new TPXi-640 portable bomb detection unit at
Milipol - a leading international security exhibition in Paris.
The TPXi represents the next-generation of portable explosive and ordnance
detection (EOD) x-ray equipment meeting the needs of the public and private
security and military sectors. Offering the largest practical x-ray imaging
area in the sector, the light weight, slim profile detector also boasts the
best image resolution, contrast and penetration in its class. With additional
features such as materials discrimination, normally only associated with large
fixed installations such as airport baggage inspection systems, the TPXi units
are designed to give the operator the greatest probability of detecting
potential threats from explosive, chemical or even biological sources.
With the interests of the end-user always foremost in the design, the TPXi
system incorporates many advanced features such as secure wireless
communications and battery powered operation providing for rapid deployment in
any location. The light weight detector and x-ray source are easily manoeuvred
and operated even if the user is dressed in bulky protective clothing.
The EOD market represents a significant opportunity for the Company with
current estimates for the sector size exceeding $595 million by 2009 for the
USA alone and greater than $1.2 billion for the world wide market.
Nicholas Fox, Chief Executive of Image Scan Holdings plc, commented:
"This represents a significant development in the security technology sector.
Given the terrorism threat is evolving continuously with ever diverse means of
attack, undue pressure is being placed on conventional x-ray inspection
systems. We believe the future lies in flexible, transportable, high resolution
systems that can be used in any physical environment. The Company is excited by
the market opportunities for this new, competitively priced, product."
Incorporating a number of unique technological features, the TPXi enables
objects to be fully scanned even if they are close to solid surfaces
consequently increasing the accurate identification of items and reducing false
alarms. The company is currently in advanced talks with its first potential
high volume customer for TPXi units.
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About Image Scan Holdings plc
Image Scan Holdings plc (AIM: IGE) is focused on the development and
commercialisation of market leading real-time 3D and 2D x-ray solutions for use
in the global industrial and security inspection markets. The company's
industrial inspection solutions include the R&D MDXI unit and the in-line DEX
camera. The company's security inspection solutions currently feature the
unique 3D baggage inspection system, AXIS-3D®, marketed by Rapiscan in their
3DSP and 3DLP product lines. For further information on the company, please
visit www.ish.co.uk - and for further information on its products, please visit
www.3dx-ray.com.
For further information, please contact:
Image Scan Holdings Tel: 01664 503 600
Nicholas Fox, CEO
GTH Media Relations Tel: 020 7153 8039 / 8035
Toby Hall / Jade Mamarbachi