Press Releases
Image Scan Holdings Product Launch
23 February 2004
Image Scan, a leading provider of multi-view, 3D X-ray imaging technologies for the security and industrial inspection markets, is pleased to announce that Rapiscan Security Products Ltd ("Rapiscan") have officially launched the world's first real time 3D X-ray imaging system for security baggage screening. The unit is now included within the Rapiscan range as a 3D20, and incorporates the unique Image Scan AXIS-3D® camera system.
Following several months of intensive production engineering and testing the product is now enjoying worldwide exposure. Currently five units are in evaluation and demonstration stages and two owned by the British and Romanian governments are seeing active service. As part of the world wide roll out, Rapiscan are looking to add to the number of demonstration systems shown to prospective customers in Australasia, South Africa, France, Italy, Greece, CIS and the USA. The next exhibition is at SECUREX South Africa 2004 commencing on 3rd March.
Additionally, Image Scan and Rapiscan have agreed to extend their Sales and Marketing agreement. As part of this extension, Rapiscan have agreed to issue an initial framework order for the AXIS-3DŽ camera system.
Nicholas Fox, Chief Executive of Image Scan, said:
"We are delighted to see the formal Launch of the AXIS-3DŽ camera system through Rapiscan. With Rapiscan's sales and engineering staff now fully trained and their product champions in place, we look forward to seeing a heightened interest and increasing sales for our unique 3D technology."
Peter Williamson, Vice President of Worldwide Sales for Rapiscan, said:
"Following extensive pre marketing and product promotion, everything is now moving into place to capitalise on the unique offerings of the 3D X-ray technology. We are seeing renewed regulator interest in the product and from market comments I am sure it has a particular role to play in the constant battle against world wide terrorism in the security arena particularly."
For further information:
| Nick Fox, Chief Executive | Image Scan Holdings | 01664 503 600 |
| Tony Crane, Director | Rapiscan Security Products Ltd | 01293 540 661 |
| (or Peter Williamson) | ||
| Jonathan Retter, Associate | Durlacher Ltd | 020 7459 3600 |
| Director |
