Philadelphia, PA, April 22, 2008 – Clear Align and its management team was honored Tuesday, April 23rd, 2008 for their outstanding accomplishments and commitment to excellence at the 14th Annual Ben Franklin Emerging Business Awards. Affectionately known as The Bennies, the awards program at The Union League in Philadelphia celebrated the achievements of Clear Align by presenting the company with the “the MAIN Fastest Growing Minority Company Award.”

“The Bennies celebrate the accomplishments of emerging businesses and honor the achievements of management teams that help drive and inspire their companies to greatness," said RoseAnn B. Rosenthal, President and CEO of Ben Franklin Technology PArtners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP).

Co-founded in 1994 by The Entrepreneurs' Forum of Greater Philadelphia and BFTP/SEP, the Bennies was the first awards program in the region established for young companies. The event promotes area companies in recognition of their breakthrough technologies, product innovations and management excellence.

Speakers also included BFTP/SEP's Vice President for Investments Terrence Hicks, who recognized the work of the judges in the selection process. CBS TV 3's Meteorologist Carol Erickson served as the program's mistress of ceremonies.

Clear Align’s CEO, Angelique X. Irvin, thanked the Ben Franklin team for their support and contribution to nurturing, mentoring and growing technology businesses in Pennsylvania.  She stated, “Technology companies meet many challenges as they grow, and Ben Franklin Technology PArtners Team does an outstanding job of identifying and supporting high-potential emerging companies”.

About Ben Franklin Technology PArtners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Since 1982, Ben Franklin Technology PArtners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP) has served as a catalyst for stimulating entrepreneurial potential with the integration of scientific discovery and technology development and through initiatives that accelerate commercialization. Part of a statewide network in Pennsylvania, BFTP/SEP provides entrepreneurs and established businesses the capital, talent, and expertise they need to compete in the global marketplace. BFTP/SEP has provided more than $110 million to over 1,400 regional enterprises through various funding means. BFTP/SEP is a founding partner of the Nanotechnology Institute(tm) (NTI) and the Mid-Atlantic Nanotechnology Alliance (MANA(r)) and is funded by Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development.

About Clear Align

Clear Align designs, prototypes and manufactures custom imaging, sensing and fiber optic systems for defense, aerospace and commercial customers. Clear Align’s imaging expertise spans the UV, visible, NIR, SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR portions of the spectrum, delivering both narrow- and wide-field-of-view systems. Fiber optic and sensing expertise includes optical integration for communications, remote sensing and targeting, as well as medical fiber optics. Clear Align is a certified WOSB, 8(a) SDB, and SB per the US SBA regulations.

More information about the company is available at the company’s website, www.clearalign.com, or by contacting:

Laura Hasen
laura.hasen@clearalign.com
484-956-0510 X21