American Science and Engineering, Inc. to Discuss Innovative Cargo Screening Techniques...

American Science and Engineering, Inc. to Discuss Innovative Cargo Screening Techniques at Maritime Homeland Security Summit

AS&E's OmniView Gantry Deployed at the Port of Charleston will be
Featured on a Port Tour and Exclusive Briefing by Port Security
Officials
BILLERICA, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E(R)) (NASDAQ: ASEI), a
leader in X-ray detection technology, announced today that it will
present a cargo inspection discussion and participate in a product
tour at the 6th Annual Maritime Homeland Security Summit, sponsored by
the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA), to be
held March 31st to April 2nd at the Kiawah Island Resort in
Charleston, South Carolina.

At the Summit, AS&E's Vice President of U.S. Government Sales,
John Chrisos, will discuss "New cargo inspection techniques to improve
scanning efficiency, detection and deterrence" in a presentation to be
held Wednesday, April 2nd at 1:55 p.m.

In addition, port security officials will demonstrate AS&E's
OmniView Gantry cargo inspection system as part of the Summit's Tour
and Special Exclusive Briefing at the Port of Charleston on Monday
March 31st. The Port of Charleston, considered one of the busiest (by
cargo dollar value) and most productive ports in the United States,
utilizes the OmniView Gantry to inspect high-risk containers for
explosive threats and contraband. The system's high penetration
capability enables the port to inspect very dense and complex cargo
while providing a rapid cycle-time for inspection.

"AS&E is very pleased to have an active role in an important port
security event such as the Maritime Homeland Security Summit," said
AS&E's John Chrisos. "We are honored to discuss and demonstrate the
best practices and strategies for safe, efficient containerized cargo
inspection to secure our nations ports."

OmniView(TM) Gantry Cargo Inspection System

The OmniView Gantry System provides 6 MeV high-energy transmission
inspection for high penetration into inspected objects -- up to 14
inches (350 mm) of steel -- yet the system does not require an
exterior building or heavy shielding. The OmniView Gantry System's
scanning platform operates by moving on rails past stationary vehicles
and cargo. The system is bi-directional allowing for a high throughput
of approximately 2 trucks per scan, 24 trucks per hour.

About the Maritime Homeland Security Summit

The 6th Annual Maritime Homeland Security Summit, sponsored by the
Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) provides
cutting edge information on how to improve maritime commerce and port
security. Attendees explore new techniques from leaders in the
Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, and the Port
of Charleston on how to identify illicit cargo, improve interagency
cooperation, and prevent terrorist attacks. IDGA's Maritime Homeland
Security Summit is a forum on the many changing requirements and
challenges of maritime security. The audience will be comprised of
senior level professionals from the military, government agencies,
contractors and technology service providers. Attendees will take a
tour of the Port of Charleston and learn what makes it the one of the
best ports in the US. For more information, please visit
www.maritimehssummit.com.

About AS&E(R)

American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) is the leading
worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray inspection systems. With 50
years of experience in developing advanced X-ray security systems, the
Company's product line utilizes a combination of technologies,
including patented Z Backscatter technology, Radioactive Threat
Detection (RTD), high energy transmission and dual energy transmission
X-ray. These technologies offer superior X-ray threat detection for
plastic explosives, plastic weapons, liquid explosives, dirty bombs
and nuclear devices. AS&E's complete range of products include cargo
inspection systems for port and border security, baggage screening
systems for facility and aviation security, and personnel and
passenger screening systems. AS&E systems protect high-threat
facilities and help combat terrorism and trade fraud, drug smuggling,
weapon smuggling, and illegal immigration and people smuggling. AS&E
customers include leading government agencies, border authorities,
military bases, airports and corporations worldwide, including the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Department of Defense
(DoD), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Royal Thai Police, HM
Revenue & Customs (U.K.) and Hong Kong Customs. For more information
on AS&E products and technologies, please visit www.as-e.com.

Safe Harbor Statement. The foregoing press release contains
statements concerning AS&E's financial performance, markets and
business operations that may be considered "forward-looking" under
applicable securities laws. AS&E wishes to caution readers of this
press release that actual results might differ materially from those
projected in any forward-looking statements. Factors which might cause
actual results to differ materially from those projected in the
forward-looking statements contained herein include the following:
significant reductions or delays in procurements of the Company's
systems by the United States and other governments; disruption in the
supply of any source component incorporated into AS&E's products;
litigation seeking to restrict the use of intellectual property used
by the Company; potential product liability claims against the
Company; global political trends and events which affect public
perception of the threat presented by drugs, explosives and other
contraband; global economic developments and the ability of
governments and private organizations to fund purchases of the
Company's products to address such threats; and the potential
insufficiency of Company resources, including human resources,
capital, plant and equipment and management systems, to accommodate
any future growth, and future delays in federal funding. These and
certain other factors which might cause actual results to differ
materially from those projected are detailed from time to time in
AS&E's periodic reports and registration statements filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, which important factors are
incorporated herein by reference. AS&E undertakes no obligation to
update forward looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the
occurrence of unanticipated events, or changes in future operating
results, financial condition or business over time.

Red Javelin Communications, Inc.
Dana Harris, 978-440-8392
dana@redjavelin.com

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