American Science and Engineering Inc (NASDAQ:ASEI)

American Science & Engineering, Inc. develops, manufactures, markets, and sells X-ray inspection and other detection products. It offers several lines of X-ray systems for critical security applications to combat terrorism, drug and weapon smuggling, trade fraud, and illegal immigration. The company's products and services are grouped into five different areas: Cargo Inspection Systems, Z Backscatter Systems, Parcel & Personnel Screening Inspection Systems, Contract Research & Development, and Service & Support. The Cargo Inspection Systems group includes non-intrusive inspection products that are primarily used for the screening of trucks, cars, cargo containers, pallets, and air cargo at locations including border crossings, seaports, military bases, airports, and cargo and transportation hubs. The Cargo Inspection systems are designed to combat trade fraud, drug trafficking, weapons smuggling, and terrorism. The Z Backscatter Systems group includes Z Backscatter Van and ZBV Military Trailer screening systems. The Parcel and Personnel Screening Inspection Systems group is designed for the non-intrusive X-ray scanning of parcels, baggage, and mail. These systems are primarily located in government facilities, airports, commercial office buildings, high-security federal facilities and convention centers. The Contract Research & Development group engages in a variety of research and development programs, primary for agencies of the U.S. government. The Service & Support provides technical support services worldwide. American Science & Engineering was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Billerica, MA.