Perth, Jan 9, 2006 (ABN Newswire) - QRSciences (QRS: ASX) (QRSHY: PK), announced today that it has developed an advanced metal detection technology (AMDS) that will shortly be available for commercial sale. The Company is at an advanced stage of negotiation for its first contract with the new AMDS technology. The contract with a prominent government agency is expected to be finalized shortly. "The AMDS equipment will create a new revenue stream to complement our QR equipment sales and will positively affect our revenue almost immediately," said QRSciences CEO Mr. Kevin Russeth.

QRSciences Advanced Metal Detection System is capable of detecting metal shapes and metal characteristics in scanned objects. The technology has immediate applications in weapons and improvised explosive device (IED) detection for baggage, cargo, personnel and shoe screening and landmine detection. Other possible applications include industrial process control, covert personnel screening and improved location and inspection of buried objects. Weapon and weapon components have characteristics that are different from other metallic items normally found in cargo, mail and baggage. "The AMDS device has a unique ability to discern these differences" said Dr. Timothy Rayner, Chief Technology Officer of QRSciences. The AMDS was developed as a result of feedback that the Company received from customers, regulators, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the US and the Company's ongoing R&D programs.

The AMDS sub-system can be integrated with QRSciences existing baggage scanners and will also be sold as a stand-alone device.