AMERICAN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING, INC.

AMERICAN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING, INC.

American Science & Engineering, Inc., headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts, is a manufacturer of advanced X-ray detection and scanning systems serving homeland security, law enforcement, and cargo inspection markets. Founded in 1958, the company specializes in backscatter and transmission X-ray technologies designed to detect explosives, contraband, and other concealed materials at airports, seaports, border crossings, and military installations. CIK 5768 operates in the X-ray apparatus and irradiation apparatus industry, providing equipment and systems that enable customers to identify threats and combat terrorism, drug smuggling, and trade fraud. The company faces regulatory oversight from federal agencies governing radiation safety and security equipment standards, along with export controls applicable to detection technology. In September 2016, American Science & Engineering was acquired by OSI Systems, Inc., becoming part of the broader Rapiscan AS&E security division. For those seeking to review the company's financial history, recent SEC filings are available on Earnings Feed.