FLIR Expands Distribution forMachine VisionCamerasin Italy

VisionLink srl Becomes FLIR’s First Authorized Distributor of Area Scan Cameras in Italy

WILSONVILLE, Ore. – July 27, 2017 –FLIR Systems Inc.(NASDAQ) announced todaythat VisionLink srl will become FLIR’s first authorized machine vision distributorin Italyand will begin selling FLIR’s lineup of FLIRUSB3 Vision and FLIR GigE Vision area scan cameras.

VisionLink srl is a machine vision hardware, software, and consulting provider based in Italyfocusedonhelping customers build automatic control systems in the industrial, scientific, and medical fields.They will now provide their customers access to FLIR's extensive portfolio of USB3 Vision and GigE Vision area scan cameras.The camerasoffer advancedsensors and features, plus software development kits. FLIR's Italian-based customers now have a local partner forconsultation services, local language support, and access to additional accessories.

Through the acquisition of Point Grey Research in 2016,FLIR Systemsis a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance digital cameras for industrial, medical and life science, traffic, biometric, geographic information systems (GIS), and people counting applications.

For more information about the FLIR machine vision product lineup visit To learn more about VisionLink srl and to purchase FLIR machine visionproducts in Italy,visit

About FLIR Systems

Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, FLIR Systems is a world-leading maker of sensor systems that enhance perception and heighten awareness, helping to save lives, improve productivity, and protect the environment. Through its nearly 3,500 employees, FLIR's vision is to be "The World's Sixth Sense" by leveraging thermal imaging and adjacent technologies to provide innovative, intelligent solutions for security and surveillance, environmental and condition monitoring, outdoor recreation, machine vision, navigation, and advanced threat detection. For more information, please visit and follow @flir.