AS&E launches MINI Z: The world’s first handheld backscatter imaging system

Top Priority Sector:  cbrne_detection American Science and Engineering, Inc. (“AS&E”), a Billerica, MA-based provider of innovative X-ray systems, has introduced the MINI Z, the world’s first handheld Z Backscatter imaging scanner for fast, portable, real-time detection of hidden organic threats, such as drugs, contraband, plastic guns, ceramic knives, and explosives….

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FEMA using satelite imaging to qualify Sandy assistance

Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector:  disaster_preparedness_emergency_response Image Caption:  Damage onNew Jersey shore Precisely detailed geospatial satellite imagery is being used by FEMA to see into areas most damaged by Hurricane Sandy to help qualify storm survivors for two months of rental assistance. Homepage position:  10 read more View full post…

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Aitech lands $1 million contract extension as enhanced imaging subsystem provider for UAV program

Top Priority Sector:  communications Image Caption:  Moshe Tal Aitech Defense Systems Inc., a supplier of ruggedized, embedded, mission-critical computing technologies for military, defense, aerospace and satellite applications, announced on Nov. 1 a contract award to continue to provide the payload processor subsystem for a well-known unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program….

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Decision Sciences wins $2.7 million DHS contract for nuclear and radiological imaging

Top Priority Sector:  cbrne_detection Decision Sciences International Corp., an advanced technology provider of security and detection systems, announced on Sept. 26 that it has been awarded a research and development contract by the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) for an Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD) of its Multi-Mode Passive Detection System…

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