American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) develops, manufactures, markets, and sells X-ray inspection and other detection products for homeland security, force protection and other critical defense applications. The Company manufactures X-ray inspection products that can be used to inspect parcels, baggage, vehicles, pallets, cargo containers, and people. The Company's products and services can be grouped into five areas: Cargo Inspection Systems, Z Backscatter Systems, Parcel and Personnel Screening Inspection Systems, Contract Research and Development, and Service and Support. AS&E provides maintenance, warranty, engineering, and training services related to these products. The Company sells its products throughout the world to customers, including authorities responsible for port and border security; customs agencies; military organizations; commercial and government facilities; aviation security agencies, and law enforcement agencies.