Image Scan Holdings Regulatory News (IGE)

8 Mar 2005 11:22

Image Scan Holdings PLC08 March 2005 For Immediate Release IMAGE SCAN HOLDINGS PLC ANNOUNCES FIRST EXPORT ORDER FOR NEWLY LAUNCHED MDXI R&D INSPECTION SYSTEM Image Scan Holdings plc (AIM: IGE), a provider of leading real-time multi-view,3D X-ray imaging solutions for the industrial and security inspection markets,today confirmed the first overseas order for its recently launched industrialinspection system, the MDXI. Sold to a major supplier within the automotive sector based in the US, thesystem allows for the detailed one-off, or small batch, 3D inspection ofproducts. The MDXI range of products has been specifically designed for theneeds of R&D departments and pilot plant production within major manufacturers. Nicholas Fox, Chief Executive of Image Scan Holdings plc, commented:"Having delivered the first prototype in September 2004 and launched the systemin February 2005, we are delighted by the speed of the confirmation of thissubsequent sale for an MDXI system. We believe that the order marks asignificant step forward in establishing our 3D based X-ray solutions within theautomotive sector, a sector that represents an important target for our companywithin the industrial inspection market." Featuring application specific software, Image Scan's MDXI range providesdetailed, two and three dimensional data and structural information on concealedobjects for analysis by R&D, quality control and production departments,achieving levels of detail that cannot be matched by conventional 2D X-raysystems on the market.This latest order for industrial inspection equipment - in excess of USD 150,000- follows Image Scan's announcement in December 2004 of a £600,000 order fromJohnson Matthey for a major industrial inspection system, that order havingfollowed an original request from the same company for a stand-alone laboratorybased system. About Image Scan Holdings plc Image Scan Holdings plc (AIM: IGE) is focused on the development andcommercialisation of market leading real-time 3D and 2D x-ray solutions for usein the global industrial and security inspection markets. The company'sindustrial inspection solutions include the R&D MDXI unit and the in-line DEXcamera solutions. The company's security inspection solutions feature the unique3D baggage inspection system, the AXIS-3D(R) marketed by Rapiscan as their 3D20,and the new PanDEX portable inspection unit for bomb disposal and otherexplosives and ordnance detection applications. For further information on thecompany, please visit www.ish.co.uk - and for further information on itsproducts, please visit www.3dx-ray.com. - ends - Note to editor The MDXI range is a range of turnkey units designed to meet the requirements ofone-off or small batch inspections. Instead of being an in-line conveyor basedsystem, the units employ a 2 axis platen to manoeuvre an object through theinspection process. All units in the MDXI range feature Image Scan's proprietary3DX-Cameras(TM). Further Information Nicholas Fox (Chief Executive Image Scan Holdings) 01664 503 600 Toby Hall / Jade Mamarbachi (gth media) 020 7153 8039 / 8035 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange