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PixeLINK is pleased to announce the latest realease of our Software and Firmware. With our latest release PixeLINK now supports Windows 7 with our GigE products and our new GigE Filter Driver is signed and tested for Windows XP and Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit. With v8.5 our SDK users will be able to build their application using our new 64-bit API. Visit www.PixeLINK.com for further information

Our latest camera updates inlcudes various bug fixes and new XML files for our GigE cameras. Note: GigE cameras must be updated to use our latest release of our software/API v8.5 Download Link - http://files.pixelink.com/uploads/Firmware/CameraUpdate.zip Release Notes: FireWire - Labview compatibility changes USB - Fixed - Software Triggering could have failures (first found on PL-E's) leading to ApiTimeoutErrors GigE - New GEV regist

As part of its ongoing investments in quality, PixeLINK® moved to a new location in late November that has expanded and improved its operations. A New & Upgraded Cleanroom - Our new location features an expanded assembly facility complete with new clean room and testing procedures to ensure quality and speed of delivery of our acclaimed industrial cameras. Please note that as of November 28th, 2011 our new mailing address is: PixeLINK® 1900 City Park Drive, Suite 410 Gloucester, ON K1J 1A3 Canada Our phone and fax number remain the same: Phone: +1 (613) 247-1211 (Eastern Time Zone) Fax: +1 (613) 247-2001 www.pixlink.com

In order to provide our customers with the most knowledgeable, current and up-to-date information on PixeLINK® products, PixeLINK® has recently extended its U.S sales channel to include Direct Sales. Sales-related inquiries in the U.S, Central and South America please contact Michelle Butindaro Sales-related inquiries in Canada, please contact Chelsea Cameron All International sales please contact William Lesniowski We will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have regarding any PixeLINK product.

Most industrial cameras weren’t created with your specific application in mind. That’s why PixeLINK® offers custom industrial camera design services that develop camera solutions tailored to your exact specifications. Your Custom Solution Provider We’ll work with you to develop a custom solution that reduces your time-to-market, development costs and project risk. Best of all, working with PixeLINK® has never been easier thanks to our open, customer-centric business practices that include unmatched pre-and post-sales support. PixeLINK® Offers: A flexible camera architecture that allows for rapid prototyping and quick time-to-market. Seamless integration with your project team. In-house project management, including strategic status meetings. An open-book pricing policy for custom imaging solutions. Pricing for prototype and production quantities are based on part costs, fixed overhead and published margins that decrease as your volumes increase. A wealth of experience. PixeLINK has been designing digital cameras for more than a decade and has served customers across the world in medical, industrial, life sciences, machine vision and other markets. Customization is our specialty. We can make minor design changes to an existing camera or design a new camera that meets your unique design requirements. …and more! OEM Customization - PixeLINK’s custom design services are particularly well-suited to the needs of OEM customers. OEMs can leverage the success of PixeLINK’s line of high-performance digital cameras by integrating proven, reliable industrial cameras into their applications. PixeLINK’s custom Firewire, USB 2.0 and GigE cameras can be adapted to fit OEM application requirements whether they are simple or complex. Rely on PixeLINK’s expertise for timely modifications, ranging from small hardware and software changes to complete made-to-spec solutions with customized board sizes, private labeled enclosures and unique mechanicals. Learn more about our custom industrial camera solutions or contact us for help with your particular imaging project!

Customers that need to visually document industrial strength testing activities using metal, glass, fiber, ropes, wires, chains and more turn to PixeLINK® machine vision cameras. High Frame Rates, Low Smear PixeLINK® professional CMOS cameras are ideal for strength testing applications as these tests require high speeds, low smear levels, superior anti-blooming and a flexible region of interest. Featuring global shutter progressive scan sensors and producing high quality imagery, PixeLINK® CMOS cameras are ideal for use in the following strength test applications: Material Failure Testing Cycle Fatigue Testing Load Testing Spin Testing Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) PixeLINK® professional CMOS cameras deliver image quality comparable to that of a high-end CCD camera, allowing uses to pinpoint the exact location of product failure and accurately determine the strength of a given component. Visiit www.pixelink for more applicaiton notes

PixeLINK® Corporation is hiring! View and apply for the Senior Firmware Developer Job at PixeLINK® in Ottawa, Canada Area. http://pixelink.com/corporate/careers/senior-firmware-developer.aspx

PixeLINK will be exhibiting at the Automate 2011 show in Chicago which runs from March 21st to 24th at McCormick Place. We have a number of free passes available to companies looking to browse the show floor. Contact Greg Shore at greg.shore@pixelink.com to get your pass today!

PixeLINK’s new line of PL-C Series machine vision cameras were recently profiled in INSPECT Online

Selecting a machine vision camera is not a simple task. With a large number of industrial cameras and camera vendors to choose from, and an array of interface, imaging software and sensor choices, it is easy to become overwhelmed.