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	Independent Weekly (311.81 Kb) 15 August 2008 A resonating rise...
	Australian Company Pays $14M for Tech Firm (0.83 Mb) 14 August 2008 Electronic imaging company Spectrum San Diego Inc. has been acquired...
	Australian Company News Bites - Sector Report (207.59 Kb) 12 August 2008 Technology hardware & equipment sector rises 21.5 points (0.9%), rising for a third day...
	Tim Boreham Criterion Article (114.02 Kb) 7 August 2008 (QRS) Management outed the company yesterday with an upbeat result, showing all business units have moved to positive cashflow status...
	QRSciences Up on Revenue Rise (326.05 Kb) 7 August 2008 Shares in QRSciences were trading up 53 per cent this morning after recording a 25.8 per cent rise in revenue, reaching $18 million in 2007-2008....
	QRS to acquire Diversified Opportunities Inc (0.58 Mb) 22 May 2008 QRSciences Holdings Limited, a leading developer of security technology products for governments and commercial clients worldwide with offices in Melbourne and San Diego, said today that it has agreed to acquire substantially all of the common shares of Diversified Opportunities Inc...
	IEEE Explore Quadrupole Resonance Article (467.97 Kb) 4 October 2007 Quadrupole Resonance (QR) technology has been receiving increasing attention for explosive detection in applications including landmine detection.
	govtsecurity.com CastScope Article (143.51 Kb) 1 October 2007 A new technology enables checkpoint screeners to look for concealed threats when screening passengers with casts, braces, heavy bandages or prosthetics.
	AOPA CastScope Article (122.21 Kb) 2 July 2007 A new, non-invasive, portable device-CastScope, designed to screen casts, heavy bandages, support braces and prosthetic limbs, may become standard at airports across the country.
	travel.families.com CastScope Article (14.97 Kb) 17 June 2007 Anyone who has flown since 9/11 has experienced the lengthy security lines at airports throughout the country.
	Outsource Marketing Solutions blog: Travel (46.72 Kb) 13 June 2007 QRS today announced that its 24.4% owned associate, Spectrum San Diego, Inc, has entered into contractual negotiations with the Transportation Security Administration...
	TSA - CastScope Article (50.37 Kb) 25 April 2007 TSA will be piloting the new CastScope screening system at four airports over the next several weeks.
	Wastington Post - Shoe Scanner Article (62.22 Kb) 5 January 2007 While thousands of travellers queued up daily at Orlando International Airport, yanking off their shoes and shoving them through X-ray machines, a select few got to avoid the hassle during the latter part of 2006 - and passengers at four other airports nationally will soon join them.
	Buyers detect explosives firm (172.42 Kb) 30 August 2006 Investors are finally taking notice of technology company QRSciences. Its share price has risen 30 per cent since the end of July as interest is rising in its technology, which is similar to medical imaging but is designed to detect explosives to prevent terrorism at airports.
	Ex-speaker gives QRSciences a voice (106.52 Kb) 26 August 2006 Explosive detection group QRSciences has recruited the former speaker of the House of Representatives Bob Halverson in a bid to get its technology in front of the movers and shakers in Canberra.
	Good man in an explosive situation (61.76 Kb) 22 August 2006 News that Perth's explosives detection and security outfit QRSciences has appointed former parliamentary speaker Bob Halverson as a director is at the very least a widening of the pool of company directors.
	Trader's Corner (71.99 Kb) 22 August 2006 There is life after politics and diplomat postings for former House of Representatives speaker Bob Halverson.
	Airport screening technology (163.47 Kb) 19 August 2006 New methods to prevent terrorism on aeroplanes are being developed.
	Channel News Asia – Norman Shanks Interview 12 August 2006 For more of the security measures in airports, we are now joined by Mr Norman Shanks, Former Head of Security at London’s Heathrow Airport… first of all, tell us more about the use of these liquid explosives in the latest block, how effective are these in getting through scanners?
	ABC Radio National - Breakfast Show 18 August 2006 Late last week major airports were overflowing with passengers. Flights were cancelled, hand lugage was thrown out and liquids were banned, as details of a foiled terrorist attack emerged.
	QRSciences appoints former House of Reps speaker to board (23.15 Kb) 21 August 2006 Cannington-based security technology group QRSciences Holdings Ltd has appointed former House of Representatives Speaker Bob Halverson as a non-executive director.
	ABC: Newcastle (11.16 Kb) 16 August 2006 QRSciences Kevin Russeth discusses the development of the technology that is used to detect explosives.
	No 'silver bullet' for improving air security (17.81 Kb) 15 August 2006 Machines that check carry-on bags for explosives and devices that look for bomb's under people's clothing have already been produced, but it is likely to be years before a method of detecting liquid explosives is in widespread use at U.S. airports, according to manufacturers and government leaders.
	Medical technology could shorten the queues at terror-alert airports (25.81 Kb) 15 August 2006 The travel chaos has highlighted the need for faster checks on passengers and bags. The ongoing terrorist alert has given fresh impetus to the development of new technologies that could be used in airports to quickly and reliably check passengers and luggage for explosives.
	Aussie firm's breakthrough (52.47 Kb) 15 August 2006 A Perth technology company could hold the dollar solution to some of the world's aviation security problems, according to a former head of security at Heathrow Airport.
	TEN News: National Australia and Perth (12.24 Kb) 14 August 2006 A Perth company, QRSciences, has the technology to detect plastic explosives in carry-on luggage.
	TEN News: Adelaide (11.73 Kb) 14 August 2006 Qantas has trialled a new security device which detects flammable liquids.
	ABC Radio: 720 Perth, Radio National, ABC Canberra, ABC Sydney National Australia (19.84 Kb) 14 August 2006 QRSciences have been developing a screening procedure for the detection of plastic explosives in hand luggage.
	ABC: Melbourne and ABC National Australia (12.63 Kb) 14 August 2006 The recent terrorism is benefiting Austn company QRSciences, which has developed a scanner that can detect explosives in hand luggage.
	SA: Security expert says Australia has aviation security answers (16.28 Kb) 13 August 2006 ADELAIDE, August 13 AAP - A Perth technology company could hold the multi-million dollar solution to some of the world's aviation security problems, according to a former head of security at Heathrow Airport.
	Bourse bucks US trend to end lower (150.30 Kb) 12 August 2006 Australian stocks bucked a higher lead from the US to end the week slightly lower, led downwards by energy and banking stocks.
	Companies need crisis planning to cope with terror threat, experts say (208.32 Kb) 12 August 2006 If markets are the ultimate barometer of fear and greed, they were definitely at the panic end of the spectrum on Thursday night.
	Air safety measures still leave big gaps (140.20 Kb) 12 August 2006 Dangerous gaps still exist in Australian airport security procedures, a year after the Wheeler report detailed a litany of deficiencies at the nation's major gateways.
	Fear of Flying (0.73 Mb) 12 August 2006 This week's foiled foiled terror plot has created another headache for airlines. Debate is again raging about how to bolster security without inconveniencing flyers.
	C/T group in Washington (88.48 Kb) June 2006 Officials from the Australia and the United States have met for the first time in Washington on 1 June to develop opportunities for their respective research communities to collaborate on counter-terrorism technologies facilitated by two recent agreements
	US agreement lifts QRSciences' profile (190.16 Kb) 15 June 2006 Perth-based security technology group QRSciences Ltd has reached a preferred pricing and licencing rights agreement with US company, Rapiscan Systems, for its developed technology.
	WA firm has shot at US security deals (0.81 Mb) 7 June 2006 A WA company designing equipment that can detect firearm parts in postal packages and airport luggage could soon export its technology as part of increasing partnerships between Australia and the US to fight terrorism.
	Bomb detector gets green light (60.84 Kb) 5 June 2006 The annoyance of having to take off shoes at airport security checkpoints is set to become a thing of the past thanks to technology developed in Perth.
	Aussie invention puts a stop to airport shoe shuffle (67.04 Kb) 5 June 2006 The annoyance of having to remove shoes during airport security checks is to become a thing of the past thanks to a technology developed in Australia.
	Shoe-bomb scan - WA technology leads fight against terrorism (76.13 Kb) 4 June 2006 Perth-based QRSciences has sold its latest bomb-detection technology to a subsidiary of US giant General Electric.
	In confidence (205.69 Kb) 31 May 2006 It has taken a joint effort by one of Australia's smallest companies and the world's largest company, but the world finally has a solution for the Sir Michael Somare feet problem.
	QR shoe scanner deal (43.63 Kb) 31 May 2006 Having to remove your shoes at the airport for a security check could be a thing of the past after Perth-based technology firm QRSciences struck a licence deal with US giant General Electric.
	Aussies debut on world stage. (212.82 Kb) 7 February 2006 Start-up Australian technology companies Zingee and Digislide will be hoping to emulate the succes of Palm Pilot, Saleforce.com and VMware when they make their appearence on stage at the prestigious DEMO conference in Phoenix, Arizona, this week.
	Cutting-edge innovation puts locals in the funding picture (0.60 Mb) 26 January 2006 Western Australian companies have enjoyed considerable success of late in securing funding to drive the development of innovative products, processes and services.
	Customs strikes weapon detection deal (12.07 Kb) 18 January 2006 The Australian Customs Service has entered into a multi-million dollar deal with a technology company to develop a weapons detection system for international mail and packages.
	QRSciences enters contract with Australian Customs Service (14.54 Kb) 17 January 2006 Perth-based QRSciences Holdings Ltd anticipates a contract with Australian Customs Service for work on an advanced weapon detection system will bring at least $2.5 million in sales revenue to the company over the next 18 months.
	QRSciences half year revenue grows (17.78 Kb) 11 January 2006 Security technology developer QRSciences Holdings Ltd has boosted its half yearly revenue and expects sales growth to continue over the shorter term.
	Air marshals not to blame says expert (link) 8 December 2005 Better airport security detection devices could have prevented the death of an airline passenger mistaken for a terrorist bomber in the US, an international aviation security expert says.
	The Queensland Times (51.36 Kb) 6 December 2005 CANBERRA: The federal government will have talks this week with a Perthbased security company QRSciences over a scanner specifically designed to detect plastic explosives.
	The Daily Examiner (1.22 Mb) 6 December 2005 CANBERRA: The federal government will have talks this week with a Perthbased security company QRSciences over a scanner specifically designed to detect plastic explosives.
	The Daily Mercury (17.33 Kb) 6 December 2005 CANBERRA: The federal government will have talks this week with a Perthbased security company QRSciences over a scanner specifically designed to detect plastic explosives.
	The Gladsone Observer (31.54 Kb) 6 December 2005 CANBERRA: The federal government will have talks this week with a Perthbased security company QRSciences over a scanner specifically designed to detect plastic explosives.
	The Morning Bulletin (31.39 Kb) 6 December 2005 CANBERRA: The federal government will have talks this week with a Perthbased security company QRSciences over a scanner specifically designed to detect plastic explosives.
	The Northern Star (48.46 Kb) 6 December 2005 CANBERRA: The federal government will have talks this week with a Perthbased security company QRSciences over a scanner specifically designed to detect plastic explosives.
	Fed: Govt enters talks on plastic explosive scanner (18.62 Kb) December 5, 2005 A company which has developed a scanner able to detect plastic explosives wants government backing for use of the device as part of Australia's counter-terror measures in airports.
	Plastic explosive scanner developed (20.56 Kb) December 5, 2005 - 3:54PM A company which has developed a scanner able to detect plastic explosives wants government backing for use of the device as part of Australia's counter-terror measures in airports.
	Singapore evaluating new scanners that can detect plastic explosives (15.24 Kb) 10 November 2005 Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority is presently evaluating new scanners that can detect plastic explosives. Passengers travelling in and out of Singapore in the future may find their luggage scanned not once but twice.
	Interview with Norman Shanks, aviation security expert (20.54 Kb) 17 October 2005 Federal Minister for Transport Warren Truss has today announced that security upgrades are planned at regional airports across Australia.
	Explosive release (57.35 Kb) 3 October 2005 An explosives detection product using technology developed by Australian company QRSciences is now available for sale. The QXR1000 is manufactured and distributed by Rapiscan Security Systems and embedded with QRSciences’ technology.
	Hit squad for airport gets OK - The West Australian (116.50 Kb) 28 September 2005 Geoff Gallop has welcomed the decision by the Federal Government to pay for the establishment of a full-time police presence at major Australian airports, including Perth, as part of its response to a damning review of Australian airport security.
	Perth technology enhances airport security – Automation.Industry-News.net (60.76 Kb) 26 September 2005 Perth-based QRSciences has announced the availability of the QXR1000 explsoive detection device from Rapiscan Security Systems, based on QRSciences’ proprietary quadrupole technology.
	Hi-tech scanner home-grown – The Australian (0.70 Mb) 23 September 2005 Explosives detection technology developed in Perth is set to play a bigger role in the war against terrorism after its commercial launch by a major US airport scanner manufacturer.
	Interview with Norman Shanks, Heathrow Airport (313.04 Kb) 20 September 2005 But first up, John Howard’s two hundred million dollar plan to make airports secure. This is, by the way, more than four years after the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington sparked his own government’s be alert, not alarmed campaign. And they told us at the time they were making sure that the airports would be secure.
	Shanks’ explosive move - The Australian (54.34 Kb) 6 September 2005 QRSciences has appointed aviation security expert Norman Shanks as a non-executive director. Shanks has a distinguished career including being airport security manager for Heathrow from 1986 to 1991.
	Transec e-newsletter (185.96 Kb) 2 September 2005 The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) of New York City has announced a three-year, US$212 million deal with Lockheed Martin Transportation and Security Solutions (TSS) to install surveillance equipment and other security technology on the city’s vast network of subways, commuter rail lines, bridges, tunnels and transit hubs.
	Grant fires QR research – The Financial Review (33.22 Kb) 23 August 2005 Perth-based company QRSciences received $2.8 million under the federal government’s R&D Start program. The company is developing an explosives detection system for airport baggage screeners.
	$2.8M helps WA company detect explosives in airports - AusIndustry media release (71.26 Kb) 16 August 2005 An innovative Western Australian company developing an advanced explosives detection system for airport baggage screeners has been awarded $2.8 million under the Australian Government’s R&D Start program.
	No easy way to stop tube terror - New Scientist (1.05 Mb) 16 July 2005 Last week’s devastating bomb attack in London, and the similar attack last year in Madrid, might have been thwarted has the two cities’ transport systems been fitted with a machine that for a while last year stood in a train station in New Carrollton, Pennsylvania. The machine, a scanner that looks similar to the metal detectors in airport checkpoints, detects molecules of explosives.
	Interview with Sir John Wheeler, security consultant and Norman Shanks, former Heathrow Airport security – ABC Radio (276.30 Kb) 8 June 2005 The federal Minister for Transport John Anderson has warned that airfares are likely to rise to pay for what he says will be a significant capital investment in airport security in Australia.
	DEMO offers glimpse into future, CNN.com (37.68 Kb) 18 February 2005 The elite in the technology world got a glimpse this week of everything from better-fitting jeans to a better way of de-icing aircraft before takeoff.
	Invention mania – CTV.ca (56.58 Kb) 18 February 2005 People entered the cylindrical Plexiglas booth one by one and stood motionless and erect for 10 seconds as a tall wand circled them, emitting low-power radio waves.
	DEMO Conference Showcases Inventors- TheDay.com (25.28 Kb) 18 February 2005 People entered the cylindrical Plexiglas booth one by one and stood motionless and erect for 10 seconds as a tall wand circled them, emitting low-power radio waves.
	Invention mania hits at DEMO technology conference - MSNBC (21.15 Kb) 17 February 2005 People entered the cylindrical Plexiglas booth one by one and stood motionless and erect for 10 seconds as a tall wand circled them, emitting low-power radio waves.
	ABCNews.com (34.15 Kb) 17 February 2005 Stephen Se demonstrates 3D scanning technology with a stereo camera to prospective client Toshio Kanoh at the DEMO tech conference in Scottsdale, Arizona Tuesday Feb. 15, 2005. The imaging tool that builds 3D models from photos taken by the handheld stereo camera is an outgrowth of NASA’s Mars Rover project.
	A little of everything turns up at Demo showcase – USA Today (32.85 Kb) 16 February 2005 It’s not how I’m typically fitted for Levis. I enter a see-through 8-foot wide booth. For 10 seconds, I stand still as a rotating “wand” scans my fully clothed body. Through (supposedly safe) low-power radio waves, the contraption collects 200,000 data points it uses to calculate my body measurements.
	Tech gadgets in the pipeline seen at Demo – The Mercury News (17.91 Kb) 16 February 2005 A camera that can detect ice on the wings of aircraft before takeoff. A scanning booth that measures your clothing size with radio waves. Software that stops tasteless e-mail jokes from being dispatched through office computers.
	Update 1: Invention Mania: Body Scans, 3D Modeling - Forbes.com (16.00 Kb) 16 February 2005 People entered the cylindrical Plexiglas booth one by one and stood motionless and erect for 10 seconds as a tall wand circled them, emitting low-power radio waves.
	Standout gadgets from Demo – SiliconValley.com (21.06 Kb) 16 February 2005 A camera that can detect ice on the wings of aircraft before takeoff. A scanning booth that measures your clothing size with radio waves. Software that stops tasteless e-mail jokes from being dispatched through office computers.
	QRSciences Exhibits at DEMO@15! - Feedster (13.83 Kb) 15 February 2005 QRSciences (ASX: QRS), (OTC: QRSHY) a leader in the development of Quadrupole Resonance (QR) based explosive detection systems, today demonstrated its T3-QCP Explosive Detection System (EDS) at Demo@15 ! The QR technology utilizes low frequency radio waves to detect a range of previously difficult to identify explosives.
	How to build a better baggage screener – Washington Technology (14.52 Kb) 15 February 2005 “The most important product to take the Demo stage” in the new technology conference’s 15-year history is how the trade show’s producer described the contraption that’s neither computer hardware nor software. In fact, at a venue that previously launched such successful technologies as TiVo and the Palm Pilot, the massive product seemed downright ungainly.
	View QRSciences’ Demo@15! profile and presentation - http://www.demo.com/demo2/demonstrators/qrsciences.html 13-15 February 2005, Arizona
	Tech devices add oomph to TV, cars, games - The Wall Street Journal (315.34 Kb) Scanners for bodies, bombs and car engines. A computer keyboard made of light. A new twist on interactive television.
	QRSciences Exhibits at DEMO@15! - PR Newswire (25.96 Kb) 14 February 2005 QRSciences (ASX: QRS), (OTC: QRSHY) a leader in the development of Quadrupole Resonance (QR) based explosive detection systems, today demonstrated its T3-QCP Explosive Detection System (EDS) at Demo@15! The QR technology utilizes low frequency radio waves to detect a range of previously difficult to identify explosives.