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Briefing

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Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

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*Reveal Imaging Technologies has acquired certain technology from Florida-based Xytrans, Inc., a developer of millimeter wave sensor technology for use in security, concealed weapons detection and personnel screening applications. The technology includes passive and active millimeter wave imaging technologies and methods for manufacturing monolithic microwave integrated circuits, prototype and product designs. Reveal Chief Michael Ellenbogen says that millimeter wave technology is one area his company is pursuing to provide a complete checkpoint inspection solution. *General Electric [GE] has received a…

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