2009 Corporate Press Releases

Exceptional employee programs rank company as Top 25 Employer in Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – October 22, 2009 - Lumenera Corporation, www.lumenera.com, a leading manufacturer and developer of high performance
digital cameras and custom imaging solutions has been officially named by MediaCorp
Canada Inc. as one of the National Capital Region’s Top 25 Employers for 2010.

Employers completed an extensive application process that included a detailed review of their operations and HR practices. Employers were rated on eight key evaluation criteria: Physical Workplace; Work Atmosphere & Social; Health, Financial & Family Benefits; Vacation & Time Off; Employee Communications; Performance Management; Training & Skills Development; and Community Involvement.

A variety of special programs and best-practices in place today contributed to Lumenera’s prestigious award, including: financial benefits through share purchase plan options and year-end bonuses; matching RSP plan that helps employees save for retirement; three weeks paid vacation to start, increasing to four weeks after five years tenure; training for personal and professional development; hosted social employee appreciation nights every Friday with complementary snacks, beverages and activities; and special events throughout the year that encourage team building and improve employee morale.

“I am proud that our dedication and commitment to our employees and the community have been recognized through this special designation.” stated Huw Leahy, President, Lumenera Corporation. “In difficult economic times companies often cut back on items that define a great work place. We remain focused on creating a positive atmosphere that is both enjoyable and rewarding for our most valuable assets – our employees.”

“We are very excited to have been chosen as a finalist in our first submission year.” said Catherine Fumerton, Director of Customer Satisfaction, Lumenera Corporation. “Lumenera’s fundamental belief in valuing and retaining employees forms an intricate part of all our programs. Attractive employee benefits, challenging projects and a fulfilling environment are all key to our success.”

Lumenera is a growing organization with opportunities for innovative and motivated individuals. For a list of openings or for more information please visit the Lumenera website at www.lumenera.com.

About Lumenera
Lumenera Corporation, a division of Roper Industries, headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions. Lumenera cameras are used worldwide in a diverse range of industrial, scientific and security applications.

Lumenera solutions provide unique combinations of speed, resolution and sensitivity in order to satisfy the most demanding digital imaging requirements. Lumenera customers achieve the benefit of superior price to performance ratios and faster time to market with the company's commitment to high quality, cost effective product solutions. For further information about Lumenera, please visit www.lumenera.com or call 613-736-4077. To receive Lumenera press releases as they are issued, contact us at marketing@lumenera.com.

CCD cameras and software used to capture world largest ground-based lunar image

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – September 28, 2009 - Lumenera Corporation, www.lumenera.com, a leading manufacturer and developer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions for scientific, industrial, and surveillance markets, is pleased to announce that a Guinness World Record was set for The Largest Ground-based Digital Lunar Mosaic using the SKYnyx2-0 and INFINITY2-1 camera series.

The Lunar World Record Team, featuring some of the world's foremost amateur astronomy imagers from the UK, gathered on April 2009 to create a high resolution image of the moon larger than any other taken by ground-based astronomers. Lumenera’s professional astronomy cameras were combined with high-end amateur telescopes and special software to capture close to 1.2 million video frames of the 9-day old Moon over a single night. 288 individual images were than meticulously pieced together and colour balanced to create a seamless single mosaic. The record breaking mosaic is 87.4 megapixel in resolution with a Moon diameter of approximately 9550 pixels, allowing for features as small 0.6 miles to be seen.

To achieve the high focal length needed for the Guinness World Record the Lunar World Record Team chose Lumenera’s SKYnyx2-0 and INFINITY2-1 CCD cameras. The cameras, running at 30fps, were used with a red filter which included IR block coating to prevent blooming and glare in the night time images. The team also used Lumenera’s LuCam Software to gather the captured data from the cameras.

Sales of the Guinness World Record setting image will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. In support of this remarkable astronomy achievement, fund raising competitions were held by Lumenera’s employees and contributions raised for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust were matched by the Corporation.

“I am very proud our cameras were selected for this ambitious and innovative undertaking.” stated Huw Leahy, President, Lumenera Corporation. “Congratulations to the UK-based Lunar World Record Team for this notable achievement and their support of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.”

For more information or to purchase a poster of the image visit www.lunarworldrecord.com, or contact Lumenera at marketing@lumenera.com.

24% year-over-year revenue growth and doubling of sequential quarter earnings

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – March 4, 2009 - Lumenera Corporation, www.lumenera.com, a leading manufacturer and developer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions for scientific, industrial, and surveillance markets, today announced yet another record year of increased earnings and revenues for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008.

The Company is pleased to report that revenues for the year rose by 24% over fiscal 2007, while earnings grew in excess of 100%. Lumenera is also reporting near record quarter-over-quarter sales growth of 53%. Recently developed products and a continued focus on customer satisfaction attributed to Lumenera’s outstanding success.

“I am extremely pleased that we have delivered strong fiscal year-end results for a sixth consecutive year.” stated Huw Leahy, President, Lumenera Corporation. “We are poised for another year of profitability and positive cash flow, starting off the year with a substantial amount of revenue and projects booked for 2009. We look forward to the new year ahead.”

For more information visit www.lumenera.com.

Over 14 years of experience in color theory and image processing

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – January 30, 2009 - Lumenera Corporation, www.lumenera.com, a leading manufacturer and developer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions for scientific, industrial, and surveillance markets, is pleased to announce the addition of Nick Bulitka to its engineering team.

Mr. Bulitka brings over 14 years of industry experience to the senior imaging engineer role. Prior to Lumenera, Mr. Bulitka served as R&D Manager and Team Leader at another imaging company, where he was responsible for the design of calibration algorithms that are still in use today. Other notable positions include Member of Technical Staff at JDS Uniphase where one of his specialties included the optical modeling of optical interleavers, as well as serving as a Staff Scientist at DALSA Inc., where he contributed to a number of CCD image sensor chip designs.

Mr. Bulitka’s knowledge of color theory, image processing algorithms and CCD Image Sensor Design is respected by the digital camera industry. Using this broad knowledge base and experience, he will ensure Lumenera products maintain optimum performance levels by focusing on image quality and developing new image processing algorithms.

"We are pleased to have someone with Nick’s qualifications and background join our team,” said Mr. Andrew Nelson, Vice President of Engineering. "His skills will play a key role in driving the continued success of our company, building strength and performance into our product lines.”

“I was attracted to Lumenera’s customer-driven philosophy and tremendous drive to succeed.” stated Mr. Bulitka. “I look forward to applying my specialties, ensuring Lumenera’s products continue to evolve and exceed market demands.”

Mr. Bulitka is based at the company’s headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario.