Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology 
Wed, December 17, 2008
Tue, December 16, 2008
SAN DIEGO--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--JMAR Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:JMAR), a leading innovator in the development and commercialization of sensing systems for the detection of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) materials, today reported that it has won a 2008 Achievement Award under the U.S. Army's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
JMAR's Research Division earned the award through its development of a small, lightweight double-pulse laser system that uses laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) to detect threats such as improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at distances of more than 30 meters. The laser technology for this system has numerous applications for the military and homeland security, as well as the civilian marketplace, where it can be deployed for drug interdiction, environment hazard analysis, materials identification, geology and geochemistry.
In announcing the awards, the Army SBIR program said the winning projects were chosen on four criteria: originality and innovation of research; relevance of the research to the Army mission; immediate commercialization potential of the research, reflecting the primary goal of bringing technology and products to the marketplace; and overall quality performance of the project. There were 755 projects eligible for this year's competition, and 41 were forwarded to the Achievement Awards Selection Committee. The Awards Ceremony will be held at the Pentagon on December 19th.
"This award is further confirmation that JMAR has a winning technology in its portfolio," said JMAR Technologies Chief Executive Officer, C. Neil Beer, Ph.D. "In the military, this laser helps meet the urgent need for a small, rugged multi-pulse laser that can be integrated into man-portable or robotic-deployed sensors for real-time detection of hazardous materials." Dr. Beer added, "It is also noteworthy that the Army judged entries on their commercialization potential. Thus, this award affirms the laser system's fitness for the wide range of non-military markets that we are targeting."
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About JMAR
JMAR Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:JMAR) is a leading innovator in the development and commercialization of sensing systems for the detection of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) materials. Coupled with its established expertise in building advanced laser systems, JMAR provides solutions for a broad range of military, industrial and commercial applications. The company draws on more than twenty years of experience and twenty-nine patents in photonics, laser and detection technologies to develop products and solutions that address some of the world's most pressing issues such as water quality, hazard detection and homeland security. JMAR's vision is to continue to develop innovative technologies and products that support the advancement of global health, safety, and security initiatives. For further information on JMAR Technologies, please visit [ www.jmar.com ].
Forward Looking Statements: This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, and many of which are beyond the Company's control. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including the uncertainty of acceptance in the market for our products and technologies or the acceptance of our customers' products or technologies which incorporate our products and technologies, the failure of our technology to perform as predicted, competition from alternative technologies, uncertainties as to the size of the markets, cost and margins for JMAR's products, current or future government regulations affecting the use of JMAR's products, the lack of availability of critical components, the degree of protection from future patents, other risks associated with the development or acquisition of new products or technologies and those risks detailed in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the SEC. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements and no assurances can be given that such statements will be achieved. JMAR Technologies, Inc. does not assume any duty to publicly update or revise the material contained herein.