Image Scan Holdings Regulatory News (IGE)

12 Aug 2005 06:30

For immediate release: 0730hrs - 12.8.05IMAGE SCAN HOLDINGS SECURES FOLLOW-ON JOHNSON MATTHEY ORDER FOR ITS MDXI X-RAY INSPECTION SYSTEM Image Scan Holdings PLC (AIM: IGE), a provider of leading real-time multi-view,X-ray imaging solutions, today confirmed that its wholly owned subsidiary,3DX-Ray Limited, has secured a follow-on order from Johnson Matthey for avariant of their recently launched MDXI-300¢â€ž¢ X-ray inspection system.The most recent order is for a MDXI-400¢â€ž¢ which is one of the family of fullyintegrated, transportable, turn-key X-ray inspection systems from 3DX-RayLimited that provides high-resolution 3D X-ray inspection capability. Themodular design of the MDXI-400¢â€ž¢ system means it can easily be incorporated intoa wide variety of in-line, on-line and off-line end user applications whetherin the laboratory or factory.Dave Godden, Project Manager at Johnson Matthey, commented:"Because the MDXI is a Windows XP¢â€ž¢ based operating system - it will allow us tointegrate it cost-efficiently into our current production lines in Royston. Wehave already experienced the value that Image Scan's X-ray technology deliversand we are pleased to include this additional capability."Nicholas Fox, Chief Executive of Image Scan Holdings plc, added:"We are naturally delighted with this latest order. It serves as a furtherendorsement of the commercial benefits our solutions provide in the industrialinspection market-place where issues of cost, accuracy of detection, andflexibility are all of equal importance."The contract includes supplying an in-line version of the MDXI-400¢â€ž¢,integrating it with existing equipment and manufacturing systems, as well astechnical support and the "ruggedisation" of the product to meet the stringentneeds of the customer's production facility.About Image Scan Holdings plcImage 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 MDXI unit and the in-line DEXcamera. The company's security inspection solutions currently feature theunique 3D baggage inspection system, AXIS-3D‚®, marketed by Rapiscan in their3DSP and 3DLP product lines. For further information on the company, pleasevisit www.ish.co.uk - and for further information on its products, please visitwww.3dx-ray.com.--- ENDS ---For further information, please contact:Image Scan Holdings Tel: 01664 503 600Nicholas Fox, CEOGTH Media Relations Tel: 020 7153 8039 / 8035Toby Hall / Jade MamarbachiENDIMAGE SCAN HOLDINGS PLC