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PHILADELPHIA, July 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Clear Align has signed a representation and manufacturing license agreement with RP Optical Lab (www.rp-optical-lab.com). This agreement gives Clear Align full rights to sell products from RP Optical Lab LWIR and MWIR lens catalog. In addition, where needed by customer requirements, Clear Align will manufacture the lenses under license to RP Optical Lab. Lastly, Clear Align will provide all support and service for these lenses in the US.
This agreement will nearly double the number of lenses in our irZoom catalog," said Dr. Jonathan Kane, President at Clear Align. "This enhances the position of irZoom, now a Clear Align company, as the global leader in the design and manufacture of infrared zoom and fixed focal length lenses for SWIR, MWIR and LWIR applications."
"With this agreement, we bring on a powerful ally to help our expansion into the US market," said Ran Carmeli, RP Optical Lab CEO. "The experience of Clear Align supporting the US military and aerospace markets will be a definite attraction for our customers there."
About Clear Align
Clear Align designs, prototypes and manufactures state-of-the-art custom imaging, micro-optic and laser systems for defense and aerospace customers. Clear Align's imaging expertise spans the UV, visible, NIR, SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR portions of the spectrum with systems for both imaging and laser applications. Clear Align has optical component manufacturing and zoom system platforms for fast-turn, competitive solutions that differentiate our customers. Clear Align is an 8(a) certified, SDB, WOSB and SB. More information about the company is available at the company's website: www.clearalign.com.
About RP Optical Lab
RP Optical Lab Ltd, an Israel-based, ISO 9001 certified company, is a leader in the field of developing and producing Electro-Optical modules. RP specializes in the field of thermal imaging. The company has in-house innovative design and engineering, resulting in the fastest time to market available. RP Optical Lab is involved in the defense, homeland security, commercial and medical markets.
