HORSHAM, Pennsylvania, December 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

ORBIT/FR, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ORFR), a Microwave Vision Company (MVG) and a leading producer of automated microwave test and measurement systems for the aerospace, defense, communications, automotive and satellite industries announces significant recent orders totaling more than $10M.

The second half of 2011 showed a particularly strong demand for Orbit/FR's large near-field scanner systems in the European and Asian markets. With respect to 2010, the total awards for this product line more than doubled to $10.5M in 2011.

Two of these awards were In the European space industry, including a 9m (30ft) tall by 13m (43ft) wide vertical high speed scanner, and a second horizontal scanner with a scan area of 16m (53 ft) by 10m (33ft). A third large high speed scanner was sold to a European defense contractor.  The combined value of these European awards with a smaller scanner is approximately $6.5M.

Three major awards for similar test systems, in India and South Korea, generated another $4M worth bookings.  

About ORBIT/FR:

ORBIT/FR, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ORFR) is a leading producer of automated microwave antenna test and measurement systems for the aerospace, defense, communications, automotive and satellite industries. ORBIT/FR specializes in the design and installation of full turn-key systems, positioning subsystems, test and measurement software, and RF instrumentation. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Advanced ElectroMagnetics, Inc (AEMI), is a supplier of top-quality RF absorbers and anechoic test facilities. The companies are part of the Microwave Vision Group, which also includes SATIMO, the developer of innovative multi-probe arrays. Together, the companies can provide the widest range of measurement solutions including a comprehensive product portfolio and superior project management. For more information, please go to http://www.orbitfr.com.

SOURCE ORBIT/FR, Inc.