2008-02-19

ICx Technologies to Unveil First True, Optical-Zoom Thermal Imager at ISC West

WASHINGTON (Feb. 19, 2008) – ICx Technologies, a developer of advanced sensor technologies for homeland security, force protection and commercial applications, announced today that it will unveil the DefendIR-CZ at this year’s ISC West security trade show. The DefendIR-CZ is the first affordable, uncooled infrared camera on the market that is also equipped with continuous-optical-zoom capability.

Most thermal cameras offer a multi-field-of-view or step-zoom. For instance, if it is necessary to see farther out, the camera operator must step between the fields of view, causing a temporary loss of the target image. The DefendIR-CZ has a true, continuous optical zoom, which gives the user the ability to change fields of vision while keeping the target in focus at all times, adding an additional layer of security.

In addition, the camera

  • Features a 30mm to 90mm lens.
  • Mirrors traditional CCD zoom functionality.
  • Adds greatly to the DefendIR product line, which has been a workhorse in the industry and was part of the equipment chosen by ATF for its Super Bowl security strategy.

ICx will be in booth 17087 for the conference, which will be held at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas from April 2-4. Interviews may be set up in advance by calling Vicki Contavespi at 571-209-7660 or by email at vicki.contavespi@icxt.com.

About FLIR Systems

FLIR Systems, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of sensor systems that enhance perception and awareness. The Company’s advanced thermal imaging and threat detection systems are used for a wide variety of imaging, thermography, and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, research and development, manufacturing process control, search and rescue, drug interdiction, navigation, transportation safety, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) detection. Visit the Company's web site at www.FLIR.com.

The statements in this release by Earl R. Lewis, and the other statements in this release about the award described above, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business based, in part, on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including the following: the ability to manufacture and deliver the systems referenced in this release, changes in demand for the Company's products, product mix, the timing of deliveries under the award discussed above, the impact of competitive products and pricing, constraints on supplies of critical components, excess or shortage of production capacity, the ability of the Company to manufacture and ship products in the time period required, actual purchases under agreements, the Company's continuing compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, the timely receipt of export licenses for international shipments, the continuing eligibility of the Company to act as a federal contractor, and other risks discussed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports. In addition, such statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions and growth rates, and general domestic and international economic conditions. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release, or for changes made to this document by wire services or Internet service providers.

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Media Contacts

Angel Bennett
FLIR, Systems, Inc.

2800 Crystal Drive, Suite 330
Arlington, VA 22202
angel.bennett@flir.com

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