Homeland Security Chooses eMagin-Equipped Nivisys TAM-14 for Border Control; Low-Power, Rugged Displays Deliver in Compact Thermal System.

TEMPE, Ariz. & BELLEVUE, Wash. -- eMagin Corporation (AMEX:EMA) and Nivisys Industries today announced the award to Nivisys of a production contract for thermal imaging systems from the Department of Homeland Security for Border Patrol.

The Department of Homeland Security chose the lightweight, rugged TAM-14 thermal acquisition monocular from Nivisys. To deliver thermal images clearly and efficiently, the TAM-14 employs a low-power, high-resolution, rugged OLED microdisplay from eMagin Corporation. The multi-year contract calls for delivery of up to a thousand units over a five-year period with deliveries beginning in December 2005.

"Our TAM-14 monocular is ideal to meet the growing demand for thermal imagers. It provides optimal performance on minimal power," said Byron Harding, president, Nivisys Industries, LLC. "It delivers crisp images instantly at startup, regardless of ambient temperature. The ruggedness and low power consumption of OLED displays make them ideal for our thermal imager's extended use on night patrols."

The TAM-14 delivers IR imagery immediately at startup and operates continuously up to six hours on two standard lithium batteries. It can be quickly adapted to head gear, helmets, weapons, video output, extender lenses and other equipment. The basic system delivers 1.5X magnification over a 17-degree field of view. Other options include a 0.5x lens for a wide field of view, a 3X lens, and a 3X lens extender. The TAM-14 is available in configurations that enable the user to assign temperature colors and provide standard NTSC video output for surveillance applications.

"Our OLED microdisplays continue to deliver the power efficiency and ruggedness needed for defense and security programs," said Susan Jones, eMagin's executive vice president and chief marketing officer. "As with other military programs such as the US Army's Land Warrior and Mounted Warrior, performance comparisons with legacy display technologies underscore the superiority of OLED microdisplays for thermal imaging and situational awareness."

Additional information about the TAM-14 is available at http://www.niviysis.com. Additional information about eMagin microdisplays is available at http://www.emagin.com.

About Nivisys

Nivisys Industries LLC, a small veteran-owned business, was established to support the high-tech night vision requirements of the paramilitary, security, and law enforcement communities. Current product lines include night vision goggles and monoculars, thermal tactical systems, weapon sights, and laser aiming devices. Its new product lines of state-of-the-art, tactical head- or weapon-mounted thermal goggles and monoculars are considered the smallest, most cost-effective systems in the world. The Nivisys staff has over 100 years of combined experience in the night vision and electro-optical industry worldwide. Nivisys is dedicated to meeting security needs in a cost-effective and professional manner.

About eMagin Corporation

A leader in OLED microdisplay and virtual imaging technologies, eMagin integrates high-resolution OLED microdisplays, magnifying optics, and systems technologies to create a virtual image that appears comparable to that of a computer monitor or a large-screen television. eMagin's OLED displays have broad market reach and are incorporated into a variety of near-to-eye imaging products by military, industrial, medical and consumer OEMs who choose eMagin's award-winning technology as a core component for their solutions. eMagin has recently introduced its first direct-to-consumer system, the Z800 3DVisor, which provides superb 3D stereovision and headtracking for PC gaming, training and simulation, and business applications. eMagin's microdisplay manufacturing and R&D operations are co-located with IBM on its campus in East Fishkill, New York. System design facilities and sales and marketing are located in Bellevue, Washington. A sales office is located in Tokyo, Japan. For additional information, please visit www.emagin.com and www.3dvisor.com.