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                                   UNITED STATES
                         SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                               WASHINGTON, DC  20549


                                     FORM 10-Q



(Mark One)


[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
     For the quarterly period ended MARCH 31, 1998 or


[ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
     For the transition period from ________ to ________

                          Commission File Number: 0-28236


                            INVISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
               (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                   DELAWARE                               94-3123544
       (State or other jurisdiction of      (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
        incorporation or organization)
                                          
                      7151 GATEWAY BOULEVARD, NEWARK, CA 94560
            (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)


                                   (510) 739-2400
                (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports 
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the 
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to 
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  X  No
                                                    ---    ---

On March 31, 1998, there were 12,059,000 shares of the Registrant's Common Stock
outstanding.

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                            INVISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
                                     FORM 10-Q
                                       INDEX
                                          
                                          

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ITEM                                                                        PAGE
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PART  I:  FINANCIAL INFORMATION


<S>                                                                         <C>
1.   Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

       a. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - March 31, 1998 and
           December 31, 1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    3

       b. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - Three months ended 
           March 31, 1998 and 1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    4

       c. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Three months
           ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    5

       d. Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . .    6 


2.   Management's  Discussion  and Analysis of  Financial
     Condition and Results of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    7 



PART  II.  OTHER INFORMATION

6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    14

Signature Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    15

Exhibits   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    16

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                            INVISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
                       CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                      (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 (UNAUDITED)
                                                  MARCH 31,        DECEMBER 31,
                                                     1998              1997
                                                     ----              ----
<S>                                              <C>               <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:

     Cash and cash equivalents                        $16,038           $14,111
     Restricted cash                                      302             1,556
     Short-term investments                             2,051             5,079
     Accounts receivable                               17,867            16,847
     Inventories                                       11,121            10,781
     Prepaid expenses                                   1,342               897
                                                     --------           -------
         Total current assets                          48,721            49,271

Long-term restricted cash                                 800               800
Property and equipment, net                             7,353             7,180
                                                     --------           -------
                                                      $56,874           $57,251
                                                     --------           -------
                                                     --------           -------

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
     Accounts payable                                  $5,433            $5,097
     Accrued liabilities                                3,778             4,032
     Short-term debt                                    2,200             4,168
     Deferred revenue                                   2,520             3,376
     Current maturities of long-term 
       obligations                                        425               426
                                                     --------           -------
          Total current liabilities                    14,356            17,099
                                                     --------           -------

Long-term obligations under capital leases,
    less current portion                                1,191             1,336
                                                     --------           -------
 

Stockholders' equity:
     Common stock, $0.001 par value, 20,000
     shares authorized; 12,059 and 11,906 shares
     issued and outstanding                                12                12
     Additional paid-in capital                        56,836            56,602
     Deferred stock compensation expense                 (182)             (199)
     Accumulated deficit                              (15,339)          (17,599)
                                                     --------           -------
          Total stockholders' equity                   41,327            38,816
                                                     --------           -------
                                                      $56,874           $57,251
                                                     --------           -------
                                                     --------           -------

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.

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                             INVISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC
                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                      (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                    (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                 THREE MONTHS
                                                                    ENDED
                                                                   MARCH 31,
                                                               ----------------
                                                                 1998    1997
                                                                 ----    ----
<S>                                                           <C>       <C>
Revenues                                                       $15,880   $9,377
Cost of revenues                                                 8,174    4,708
                                                               -------   ------
     Gross profit                                                7,706    4,669
                                                               -------   ------

Operating expenses:
     Research and development                                    1,687    1,079
     Sales and marketing                                         1,662    1,332
     General and administrative                                  1,809    1,515
                                                               -------   ------
Total operating expenses                                         5,158    3,926
                                                               -------   ------

Income from operations                                           2,548      743
Interest expense                                                   (58)     (27)
Interest and other income, net                                     234       22
                                                               -------   ------
Income before provision for income taxes                         2,724      738

Provision for income taxes                                         464      125
                                                               -------   ------
Net income                                                     $ 2,260  $   613
                                                               -------  -------
                                                               -------  -------
Net income per share:
     Basic                                                     $  0.19  $  0.06
                                                               -------  -------
                                                               -------  -------
     Diluted                                                   $  0.18  $  0.06
                                                               -------  -------
                                                               -------  -------

Weighted average shares outstanding:
     Basic                                                      12,022    9,890
     Diluted                                                    12,905   11,014


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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated 
financial statements.


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                            INVISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                   (IN THOUSANDS)
                                    (UNAUDITED)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                             THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                   MARCH 31,
                                                            --------------------
                                                                1998       1997
                                                                ----       ----
<S>                                                         <C>         <C>
Net cash provided by operating activities                   $      46   $   136
                                                             --------   -------
Cash flows from investing activities:
     Acquisition of property and equipment                       (521)     (265)
     Sale of short-term investments, net                        3,028        --
     Release of restricted cash                                 1,254        --
                                                             --------   -------
          Net cash provided by (used in)                                       
             investing activities                               3,761      (265)
                                                             --------   -------

Cash flows from financing activities:                                          
     Proceeds from debt financing                                  --         9
     Repayments of debt                                        (2,114)      (49)
     Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net                  234        40
                                                             --------   -------
          Net cash provided by (used in) financing                             
             activities                                        (1,880)       98
                                                             --------   -------

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 for the period                                                 1,927       (31)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period               14,111     2,471
                                                             --------   -------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD                  $  16,038   $ 2,440
                                                             --------   -------
                                                             --------   -------


SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
     Interest paid                                          $      58   $     2
     Taxes paid                                                   622        --

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.

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                            INVISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
                NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                    (UNAUDITED)


SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.  INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial 
statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted 
accounting principles for interim financial information and with the 
instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, 
they do not contain all of the information and footnotes required by 
generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed 
consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of 
normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for fair presentation.  
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited 
consolidated financial statements of InVision Technologies Inc. and its 
subsidiaries (the "Company") as of  December 31, 1997 and 1996 and for each 
of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997, including notes 
thereto, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K (Commission 
File No. 0-20815).

     Operating results for the three month period ended March 31, 1998 may not
necessarily be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended
December 31, 1998 or any other future period. 

2.  NET INCOME PER SHARE

     In December 1997, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting 
Standards No. 128 ("FAS 128"), "Earnings Per Share." All historical earnings per
share information has been restated as required by FAS 128.

     Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common
shareholders by the weighted-average common shares outstanding for the period. 
Diluted earnings per share reflects the weighted-average common shares
outstanding plus the potential effect of dilutive securities or contracts which
are convertible to common shares such as options, warrants, convertible debt and
preferred stock.

     The following is a reconciliation between the components of the 
basic and diluted net income per share calculations for the periods presented 
below (in thousands, except per share amounts):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                Three Months Ended
                                ---------------------------------------------------
                                   March 31, 1998                 March 31, 1997
                                ----------------------      -----------------------
                                                Per                           Per 
                                               Share                         Share
                               Income  Shares  Amount       Income   Shares  Amount
                               ------  ------  ------       ------   ------  ------
<S>                            <C>     <C>     <C>          <C>      <C>     <C>
Basic income per share:
   Income available to 
     Common Stockholders.....  $2,260  12,022   $ 0.19      $  613    9,890  $ 0.06
Effect of dilutive
 securities:              
   Options...................             883                         1,124
                               --------------               ---------------
Diluted net income per
 share:
Income available to
 common stockholders plus
 assumed conversions.........  $2,260  12,905   $ 0.18      $  613   11,014  $ 0.06
                               -----------------------      ---------------
                               -----------------------      ---------------
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3.  INVENTORIES

       The components of inventory consist of the following (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      MARCH 31,    DECEMBER 31,
                                                           1998            1997
                                                           ----            ----
<S>                                                  <C>           <C>
 Raw material and purchased components                   $6,532          $6,817
 Work-in-process                                          3,939           3,290
 Finished goods                                             650             674
                                                     ----------    ------------
                                                        $11,121         $10,781
                                                     ----------    ------------
                                                     ----------    ------------
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                            INVISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
                 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                        CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WHICH INVOLVE
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES. WHEN USED IN THIS DISCUSSION, THE WORDS "ANTICIPATE,"
"BELIEVE," "ESTIMATE," AND "EXPECT" AND SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS AS THEY RELATE TO
THE COMPANY OR ITS MANAGEMENT ARE INTENDED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS. THE COMPANY'S ACTUAL RESULTS, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS COULD
DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THE RESULTS EXPRESSED IN, OR IMPLIED BY, THESE
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO SUCH
DIFFERENCES INCLUDE RISKS RELATED TO MARKET ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMPANY'S CURRENT
PRODUCTS AND NEW PRODUCTS IN DEVELOPMENT, FLUCTUATIONS IN THE COMPANY'S
QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL OPERATING RESULTS, THE LOSS OF ORDERS OF THE COMPANY'S
PRODUCTS, INCLUDING THE LOSS OF THE COMPANY'S ORDER FROM THE FAA OR THE FAILURE
TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL ORDERS, LOSS OF ANY OF THE COMPANY'S SOLE SOURCE SUPPLIERS,
INTENSE COMPETITION, RELIANCE ON LARGE ORDERS, CONCENTRATION OF THE COMPANY'S
CUSTOMERS, RISKS RELATED TO THE LENGTHY SALES CYCLES FOR THE COMPANY'S PRODUCTS,
BUDGETING LIMITATIONS OF THE COMPANY'S CUSTOMERS AND PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS, AS
WELL AS SUCH OTHER RISKS AS ARE DESCRIBED UNDER "BUSINESS RISKS" AND IN THE
COMPANY'S ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997.

OVERVIEW

     InVision Technologies, Inc. ("InVision," or together with its subsidiaries,
the "Company") designs, manufactures and markets explosive detection systems
based on advanced CT technology. InVision was formed in September 1990 to design
and develop the CTX 5000 and remained in the development stage through
December 1994. In March 1994, InVision received its first commercial order for a
CTX 5000 system from the Brussels International Airport in Belgium and since
such time has received orders for a total of 120 systems of which a total of 100
had been shipped as of March 31, 1998.  Today the Company markets its more
advanced CTX 5000 and CTX 5500 explosive detection systems (the "CTX 5000
Series") and has other products under development.
     
     On September 30, 1997, InVision acquired Quantum Magnetics, Inc.,
("Quantum") a privately held developer of explosive detection equipment based on
quadrupole resonance technology.  The transaction has been accounted for as a
pooling of interests in the quarter ended September 30, 1997; therefore, all
prior periods have been restated to include Quantum's results.  Quantum is
currently a development stage company with products in the prototype stage and a
recent order from the FAA to supply two QSCAN-500 advanced technology systems
with an option for three more units.  Quantum is also a leading supplier of
research and development services in the area of magnetic sensing and detection
technologies to a number of government agencies.
     
     For the three months ended March 31, 1998 and the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1997, the Company had revenues of $15.9 million and $56.4 million,
respectively, and as of March 31, 1998 had a backlog of approximately $21
million.

     The Company considers research and development to be a vital part of its
operating discipline and continues to dedicate substantial resources for
research to enhance the performance, functionality and reliability of its
explosive detection systems based on "CT" or CAT Scan technology. At March 31,
1998, the Company had 107 full-time employees engaged in research and
development activities while also using the services of 18 specialized contract
employees and consultants in this area.  Total research and development
expenditures by the Company are partially offset by amounts reimbursed by the
FAA and other government and private agencies under development contracts and
grants. The Company believes that investment in research and development in
absolute dollars will increase substantially to meet its future needs regardless
of the level of funding received from the FAA. During the three months ended
March 31, 1998 and 1997, the Company spent $4.3 million and $2.6 million,
respectively, on research and development activities. Of these amounts, $2.6
million in the first three months of 1998 and $1.5 million in 1997 were funded
by the FAA and other government and private agencies under development contracts
and grants. To the extent that contract and grant receipts decline in the
future, research and development expenditures borne by the Company would
increase, and the Company expects that its results of operations would be
adversely impacted.

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                            INVISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
                 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                        CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                    (CONTINUED)
     
     In any given fiscal year, the Company's revenues have principally
consisted, and the Company believes will continue to consist, of orders of
multiple units from a limited number of customers. During the first three months
of 1998, approximately $10.8 million, or 68%, of the Company's revenues, were
generated from sales to the Company's largest customer. During the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1997, revenues from the Company's largest customer were
approximately $32.1 million, or 57%, of the Company's revenues.

     The Company markets its products both directly through internal sales
personnel and indirectly through authorized agents, distributors and systems
integrators. In the United States, the Company markets its CTX 5000 Series
primarily through direct sales personnel. Internationally, the Company utilizes
both a direct sales force and authorized agents to sell its products. During the
three months ended March 31, 1998 and the year ended December 31, 1997,
international sales represented 31% and 46%, respectively, of the Company's
revenues. 
                                          
     The sales cycle of the CTX 5000 Series is often lengthy due to the
protracted approval process that typically accompanies large capital
expenditures and the time required to manufacture the CTX 5000 Series and
install and assimilate the CTX 5000 Series. Typically, six to twelve months may
elapse between a new customer's initial evaluation of the Company's system and
the execution of a contract. Another three months to a year may elapse prior to
shipment of the CTX 5000 Series as the customer site is prepared and the CTX
5000 Series is manufactured. During this period the Company expends substantial
funds and management resources but recognizes no associated revenue.

     The Company recognizes revenue on shipment unless extended acceptance
criteria exist, in which case revenue is recognized upon completion of such
acceptance criteria. The Company typically requires significant customer
deposits and progress payments in advance of shipment on customer purchase
orders. Provision for estimated installation, training and warranty costs is
recorded at the time revenue is recognized. Systems typically carry a one-year
warranty. 

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                            INVISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
                 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                        CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                    (CONTINUED)

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     The following table sets forth certain income and expenditure items from
the Company's condensed consolidated statement of operations expressed as a
percentage of revenues for the periods indicated.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                 MARCH 31,
                                                            1998         1997
                                                            ----         ----
<S>                                                       <C>          <C>
Revenues                                                   100.0 %      100.0
Cost of revenues                                            51.5         50.2
                                                          ------       ------
         Gross profit                                       48.5         49.8
                                                          ------       ------

Operating expenses:
     Research and development                               10.6         11.5
     Sales and marketing                                    10.5         14.2
     General and administrative                             11.4         16.2
                                                          ------        -----
         Total operating expenses                           32.5         41.9
                                                          ------        -----

Income from operations                                      16.0          7.9
Interest expense                                            (0.4)        (0.3)
Interest and other income, net                               1.5          0.2
                                                          ------        -----
Income before provision for income taxes                    17.2          7.9

Provision for income taxes                                   2.9          1.3
                                                          ------        -----

         Net income                                         14.2 %        6.5 %
                                                          ------        -----
                                                          ------        -----
</TABLE>

     REVENUES.  The Company's revenues are comprised of system revenues, which
include sales of the CTX 5000 Series, accessories, installation and
configuration, and maintenance related to product support. 

     Revenues increased by 69% to $15.9 million in the first quarter of 1998
from $9.4 million in the first quarter of 1997. This increase was primarily the
result of the growth in unit shipments generated from initial deliveries on the
54 unit order by the FAA, and continuing shipments from international markets.
The quarter ended March 31, 1997 was the Company's first profitable quarter
since the inception of the Company.

      GROSS PROFIT.  Cost of revenues primarily consists of purchased materials
procured for use in the assembly of the Company's products, as well as
manufacturing labor, overhead and warranty costs. In any given period the
Company's gross profit may be affected by several factors, including product
configuration, location of the installation, and complexity of integration into
various airport environments. 

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                            INVISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
                 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                        CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                    (CONTINUED)

     RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.  Research and development expenditures consist
primarily of compensation paid to personnel engaged in research and development
activities, amounts paid for outside services, and costs of materials utilized
in the development of hardware products, including prototype units. All software
and hardware development costs are expensed as incurred. Beginning in 1991,
total research and development expenditures by the Company have been partially
offset by amounts reimbursed by the FAA and other government and private
agencies under development contracts and grants.  These services are provided on
both a cost and cost plus basis. The Company believes that research and
development expenditures in absolute dollars will increase substantially in the
future regardless of the level of funding received from the FAA. 

     Total research and development expenditures increased by 65% to
$4.3 million in the first quarter of 1998 from $2.6 million in the first quarter
of 1997. Of these amounts, $2.6 million and $1.5 million, respectively, were
funded by research and development contracts and grants from the FAA and other
governmental and private entities for the first quarters of 1998 and 1997,
respectively.  As a percentage of revenues, net research and development
expenditures decreased to 10.6% in the first quarter of 1998 from 11.5% in the
first quarter of 1997. The growth in research and development expenditures is
primarily the result of personnel additions and increased spending on
engineering materials and services. 

     SALES AND MARKETING.  Sales and marketing expenditures consist primarily of
compensation paid to direct and indirect sales and marketing personnel, payments
to consultants, travel related to the sales process, and other selling and
distribution costs. 

     Sales and marketing expenditures increased by 24.8% to $1.7 million in the
first quarter of 1998 from $1.3 million in the first quarter of 1997. As a
percentage of revenues, sales and marketing expenditures declined to 10.5% in
the first quarter of 1998 from 14.2% in the first quarter of 1997. The increased
level of expenditures in the first quarter of 1998 reflects higher commissions
and other direct selling expenses resulting from the increase in revenues, as
well as increases in staffing.

     GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE.  General and administrative expenses consist
primarily of compensation paid to administrative personnel, including directors,
payments to consultants, professional service fees, and travel and other general
expenses. 

     General and administrative expenses increased by 19.4% to $1.8 million in
the first quarter of 1998 from $1.5 million in the first quarter of 1997. As a
percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses decreased to 11.4%
in the first quarter of 1998 from 16.2% in the first quarter of 1997. The
increase in general and administrative expenses in absolute dollars is primarily
the result of personnel additions and increased professional and consulting
costs associated with the Company's growth, increased insurance costs, and
increased costs of operations associated with being a publicly traded company.

     INTEREST EXPENSE.  Interest expense increased to $58,000 in the first
quarter of 1998 from $27,000 in the first quarter of 1997.  The increase in
interest expense is primarily the result of additional long-term financing of
capital equipment in connection with the October, 1997 move by the Company into
new facilities.

     INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME, NET.  The Company recognized net interest and
other income of $234,000 in the first quarter of 1998 compared to $22,000 in 
the first quarter of 1997.  The 1998 amount consists primarily of $233,000 in
interest income for the quarter and results from the significantly higher cash
and short-term investment balances in the first quarter of 1998 as compared to
the 1997 quarter.

     PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES.  The provision for income taxes was $464,000 
for the first quarter of 1998 and $125,000 for the first quarter of 1997, 
representing an effective tax rate of 17.0% for each period.  The Company's 
effective tax rate of 17.0% is lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 
34.0% as a result of utilization of net operating loss and other credit 
carry-forwards. At December 31, 1997 the Company had federal net operating 
loss carry-forwards of approximately $13.7 million available to reduce future 
federal taxable income and $2.0 million available to reduce

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                            INVISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
                 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                        CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                    (CONTINUED)
     
     
State taxable income. The Company's net operating loss carry-forwards expire
from 2005 to 2011.  The tax benefit of the net operating loss and credit
carryforwards may be limited due to the impact of the Tax Reform Act of 1986. 
Events which may cause the tax benefit to be limited include, but are not
limited to, a cumulative stock ownership change of more than 50%, as defined,
over a three-year period and the timing of utilization of various tax benefits
carried forward.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES 

     Since inception, the Company has financed its operations primarily 
through private sales of $21.7 million of Preferred and Common Stock (of 
which $5.6 million represents indebtedness converted to equity), the sale of 
$9.5 million of Common Stock in the Company's initial public offering in 
April 1996 and $21.2 million in a second public offering in May 1997 ("May 
1997 public offering"), and short-term borrowings under a working capital 
line of credit. At March 31, 1998, the Company had $18.1 million in cash, 
cash equivalents and short-term investments,  compared to $19.2 million in 
cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments at December 31, 1997.

     In April 1998, the Company renewed its two one-year revolving line of 
credit agreements with Silicon Valley Bank.  The first agreement provides for 
maximum borrowings in an amount up to the lower of 80% of domestic eligible 
accounts receivable or $4.5 million.  Borrowings under this agreement bear 
interest at the bank's prime rate (8.50% at March 31, 1998). The second 
agreement is partially guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of the United 
States and provides for maximum borrowings in an amount up to the lower of 
the sum of 90% of eligible export accounts receivable plus 70% of eligible 
raw materials and work-in-process inventory designated for export customers 
or $4.5 million. Borrowings under this agreement bear interest at the bank's 
prime rate (8.50% at March 31, 1998). Borrowings under both agreements are 
secured by all of the Company's assets other than its intellectual property. 
The agreements require that the Company maintain certain financial ratios and 
levels of tangible net worth and profitability and also prohibit the Company 
from paying cash dividends. Proceeds of loans under both lines of credit may 
be used for general corporate purposes.

     Cash provided by operating activities was $46,000 in the first quarter 
of 1998 compared to $136,000 of cash generated by operating activities in the 
first quarter of 1997.  Cash provided by operating activities in the first 
quarter of 1998 primarily resulted from net income of $2.3 million offset by 
increases in accounts receivable and inventory, and a decrease in deferred 
revenues.

     Net cash generated from investing activities was $3.8 million in the 
first quarter of 1998 compared to $265,000 of cash used in the quarter of 
1997, primarily due to the sale of short-term investments, release of 
restricted cash and the purchase of capital equipment.  The Company has no 
significant capital spending or purchase commitments other than normal 
purchase commitments and commitments under leases.  The Company had 
approximately $2.1 million in short-term investments at March 31, 1998.

     Net cash used in financing activities was $1.9 million in the first 
quarter of 1998 compared to cash provided by financing activities of $98,000 
in the first quarter of 1997. The decrease in the first quarter of 1998 was 
primarily due to repayment of debt offset by purchases under the employee 
stock purchase plan and exercises of incentive stock options.

     The Company believes that existing cash and cash equivalents of $16.0 
million as of March 31, 1998, short-term investments of $2.1 million, and 
available borrowings under the Company's line of credit agreements will be 
sufficient to finance its working capital and capital expenditure 
requirements for at least the next 12 months.

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                            INVISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
                 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                        CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                    (CONTINUED)
                                          

BUSINESS RISKS

     The Company's quarterly revenues have fluctuated significantly in the 
past and are expected to fluctuate significantly in the future. These 
fluctuations are the result of a variety of factors, including the Company's 
delivery cycle, variations in product configuration, timing of orders, and 
suitability of client sites. The Company's cost of revenues fluctuates from 
quarter to quarter consistent with fluctuations in such revenues. In 
addition, the Company's gross margins may be affected by, among other 
factors, the configuration of systems sold, the mix between system and add-on 
sales, and the breakdown between domestic and international sales. 

     The quarter ended March 31, 1997 was the Company's first profitable 
quarter since inception. Although the Company has reported a profit in each 
subsequent quarter, there can be no assurance that the Company will continue 
to be profitable on a quarterly basis or annual basis. The Company's past 
operating results have been, and its future operating results will be, 
subject to fluctuations resulting from a number of factors, including the 
timing and announcement of orders, delays in shipments caused by customer 
readiness or integration issues, the timing of new or enhanced product 
offerings by the Company or its competitors, the mix between sales to 
domestic and international customers, market acceptance of any new or 
enhanced version of the Company's products, availability of key components, 
the availability of manufacturing capacity, the Company's ability to rapidly 
increase production, and fluctuations in demand driven by general conditions 
impacting the aviation industry beyond the control of the Company. The 
Company's revenues in any period are generally derived from a limited number 
of customers. The Company may also choose to reduce prices or increase 
spending in response to competition or to pursue new market opportunities, 
all of which may adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition 
and results of operations.

     In addition, as a result of the consummation of the acquisition of 
Quantum in the third quarter of 1997, the Company's operating expenses may 
potentially increase.  There can be no assurance that the integration of the 
business can be successfully completed in a timely fashion, or at all, or 
that the revenues from the acquired business will be sufficient to support 
the costs associated with the business, without adversely affecting the 
Company's operating margins.  Any failure to successfully complete the 
integration in a timely fashion or to generate sufficient revenues from the 
acquired business could have a material adverse effect on the Company's 
business and results of operations.
     
     The Company regularly evaluates acquisition opportunities and is likely 
to make acquisitions  in the future.  Future acquisitions by the Company 
could result in potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities, the 
incurrence of debt and contingent liabilities and amortization expenses 
related to goodwill and other intangible assets, which could materially 
adversely affect the Company's results of operations.  The Company's 
management has had limited experience in assimilating acquired organizations. 
 No assurance can be given as to the ability of the Company to integrate 
successfully any operations, personnel or products that have been acquired or 
that might be acquired in the future, and the failure of the Company to do so 
could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations.

     Substantially all of InVision's customers and a high percentage of 
Quantum's research and development customers to date have been public 
agencies or quasi-public agencies.  In contracting with public agencies, the 
Company is subject to public agency contract requirements which vary from 
jurisdiction to jurisdiction and are subject to budgetary processes and 
expenditure constraints. Budgetary allocations for explosive detection 
systems are dependent, in part, upon governmental policies which fluctuate 
from time to time in response to political and other factors, including the 
public's perception of the threat of commercial airline bombings.  Many 
domestic and foreign government agencies have experienced budget deficits 
that have led to decreased capital expenditures in certain areas.  The 
Company's results of operations may be subject to substantial 
period-to-period fluctuations as a result of these and other factors 
affecting capital spending.  A reduction of funding for explosive detection 
technology deployment could materially and adversely affect the Company's 
business, financial condition or results of operations. Future sales to 
public agencies will depend, in part, on the Company's ability to meet public 
agency contract requirements, certain of which may be onerous or even 
impossible for the Company to satisfy. In addition, 

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public agency contracts are frequently awarded only after formal competitive 
bidding processes, which have been and may continue to be protracted, and 
typically contain provisions that permit cancellation in the event that funds 
are unavailable to the public agency. There can be no assurance that the 
Company will be awarded any of the contracts for which its products are bid 
or, if awarded, that substantial delays or cancellations of purchases will 
not result from protests initiated by losing bidders.


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                            PART  II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6:        Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

               (a)  Exhibits 

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27             Financial Data Schedule.
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               (b)  Reports on Form 8-K

                    None


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                                     SIGNATURES



          Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf 
by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                                             INVISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.




Date: May 14, 1998                           /s/ Sergio Magistri
                                             -------------------
                                             Dr. Sergio Magistri
                                             President and
                                             Chief Executive Officer and 
                                             Duly Authorized Officer



Date: May 14, 1998                           /s/ Curtis P. DiSibio
                                             ---------------------
                                             Curtis P. DiSibio
                                             Chief Financial Officer and 
                                             Duly Authorized Officer



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