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For Immediate Release Newton Labs announces next generation Machine Vision for Independent Position Verification on steam generator inspection manipulators. Seattle, WA May 7, 2007- Newton Research Labs, Inc., a Seattle based manufacturer of machine vision, robotics and optical automation, today announced the availability of next generation Machine Vision for steam generator manipulators to replace the currently deployed but almost 10 years old and now obsolete Zetec/Newton systems. The new generation systems, while utilizing far faster and more efficient internal hardware and software, are direct drop-in replacements for the old systems and do not require any software or physical modifications to replace the obsolete Newton systems currently in service. “Since 2005 when the current Newton Machine Vision systems became obsolete, Newton has realized that a new generation system would be needed for the industry. This is especially true now that the old systems can not generally be supported” stated Mike Trask, Sales Manager of the Newton Inspection Applications Group. “Newton has developed and is introducing this new generation system directly to the steam generator industry” he added. Mr. Trask then went on to say “There will be some advantages to the industry in more efficient customer service and in lower purchase costs for the users now that they can directly correspond with and purchase through the manufacturer of these systems.” The new generation Model 9050 Newton Machine Vision systems are specifically intended to be replacements for the obsolete Model 9000/9001 systems currently deployed. While utilizing more efficient and much higher speed processors and completely different internal algorithms, they are designed to interface to the existing Zetec software in such a way as to make the replacement invisible to the utility or service provider. These next generation systems will bolt directly into the place of the old obsolete systems and thus do not need any physical or software modifications when the replacement is made. In addition, the new generation systems utilize the same cameras Newton has always provided, thus negating any requirement for modifications on the equipment used inside the bowl. About Newton Research Labs, Inc. Seattle-based Newton Research Labs, Inc. is a privately held manufacturer of machine vision, robotics and optical automation. A spin-out of MIT, the company has for more than 15 years developed and marketed high-performance, computer-driven automation for industrial processes. Newton’s products are designed to allow the quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness of computer technology to replace the human element in virtually every industry. Newton Labs has deployed more that 15,000 machine vision, robotic and automation systems world wide. Additional information about Newton and its products may be found at www.newtonlabs.com Contact: Michael D. Trask Sales Manager-Inspection Applications Group Tel: 425-251-9600 Mobile: 206-795-9585 Fax: 425-251-8900 mtrask@newtonlabs.com