OPM Acquires Optical Inspection Technology Rights

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Oxford Performance Materials (OPM) has acquired the rights to modify and
advance the Structured Light Scanning (SLS) system developed by Connecticut
Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT). The technology was designed by
CCAT under a U.S. Air Force research contract to produce 100% optical
measurement of highly complex, light-weight, efficient structures.

OPM is at the forefront of creating such complex structures via additive
manufacturing in both biomedical and industrial markets. The opportunity to
enhance a technology and further customize it to the needs of a rapidly
emerging technology like additive manufacturing will allow for greater adoption
of Structured Light Scanning and will propel the wide-spread use of additive
manufacturing.

Under a joint research and development agreement with CCAT, OPM can now
provide an integrated service for their customers. Original parts can be
scanned to generate a digital part file, or CAD files can be input directly, to "re-
print" replacement parts via additive manufacturing with the firm’s proprietary
OXPEKK® (PEKK) polymer. The new parts can then, in turn, be scanned to
inspect and validate them for dimensional accuracy. Work that would typically
take a team of engineers weeks or months to complete can be accomplished in
only a few days. This SLS technology will significantly speed up the acquisition
of replacement parts for sustainability of Department of Defense (DoD) systems.

"As a pioneer of additive manufacturing in critical applications, we identified
specific needs in the technology value chain; we will work closely with CCAT to
develop a custom SLS system to meet these needs," said Scott DeFelice, OPM
President and CEO. "In addition, the creation of relevant software and hardware
platforms will create scientific foundations pertinent to both the biomedical and
defense industries."

"We view innovative technologies such as our SLS system to be the core for
enhancing additive manufacturing across many diverse industries," commented
Elliot Ginsberg, CCAT President and CEO. "We are especially pleased to be
working as a research and development partner with OPM to expand the
capabilities of the SLS system in their key markets."