FLIR) the global leader in thermal imaging, infrared (IR) cameras and night vision

systems and Sofradir, a leader in advanced infrared detectors for military, aerospace and

commercial applications, today announced that FLIR Systems will be collaborating with

Sofradir on state-of-the-art third-generation dual-band detectors and camera cores to

create thermal cameras with enhanced capabilities for military and commercial

applications.

Sofradir brings its industry-leading detector technology and mass production capacities,

while FLIR will design cameras and insert them into both US and international developed

systems.

?FLIR Systems and Sofradir share a common goal to supply the global sensor market

with leading-edge technology,? said Bill Sundermeier, president, FLIR Systems

Government Systems division. ?This relationship reinforces the confidence that our