Pleora Teams With The JAI Group to Deliver New-Generation Solutions For Vision Over GigE

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  • Agreement underscores the value of high-speed GigE (Gigabit Ethernet) networks for performance imaging applications

OTTAWA, CANADA, June 28, 2004: Pleora Technologies today announced an agreement with The JAI Group of Copenhagen, Denmark to collaborate on industrial vision solutions that deliver video and imaging data over high-performance, low-cost GigE connections.

Under the agreement, Pleora is working with JAI to produce GigE connectivity products that allow world-class industrial cameras in the JAI and PULNiX product lines to stream data in real time across standard GigE links. With GigE connectivity, JAI cameras serve as the electronic eyes of new-generation vision solutions that combine high-speed performance with architectural flexibility, scaleable processing, ease-of-use, and long-distance reach.

“JAI is a leading global camera manufacturer and systems integrator, with a strong presence in the high-growth traffic, medical, and machine vision segments,” said George Chamberlain, President, Pleora Technologies. “Our agreement with JAI will improve Pleora’s penetration of these strategically important markets.”

“This initiative emphasizes JAI’s commitment to delivering differentiated camera solutions based on the latest technologies,” said Gunnar Jonson, Director, Camera Solutions, The JAI Group. “Pleora’s products enhance our leading-edge solutions and give our customers immediate access to new architectural options for the back end of their systems.”

About Pleora

Pleora Technologies is the world’s leading supplier of Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) connectivity solutions for vision systems. Pleora’s iPORT™ products stream imaging data over low-cost GigE connections with very high performance, while at the same time giving vision systems long-distance reach, scaleable processing, flexible networking, and unmatched ease of use. Pleora is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

About The JAI Group

JAI was established in 1963 in Copenhagen, Denmark, and has subsidiaries in Japan, US, Germany and UK. The JAI Group has annual sales of more than USD 50 million and employs 260 people worldwide. At the end of April 2003, JAI A·S announced the purchase of PULNiX America Inc. Now named JAI PULNiX Inc., the company continues to provide world-class video products and technology to its existing customers while taking advantage of the JAI Group’s technological, production, customer service and marketing capabilities to serve new markets.

For more information, contact:

Pleora
Julie Harrison
Corporate Communications
Pleora Technologies Inc.
Tel: +1-613-270-0625, ext 164
Email: julie.harrison@pleora.com
Web: www.pleora.com

The JAI Group
Gunnar Jonson
Director, Camera Solutions
Tel: +45 44 57 88 88
gj@jai.com
www.jai.com