President John Murphy to Discuss Trends and Opportunities in the Optoelectronics Industry - See PerkinElmer at Photonics West 2004 in Booth 614

Fremont, CA -- January 20,2004 -- PerkinElmer Optoelectronics, a global technology leader providing market-driven integrated solutions for biomedical and industrial applications, today announced that it will present at OE Magazine's 2004 Photonics Market Opportunities Forum entitled "Show Me the Money." The presentation will take place in conjunction with Photonics West 2004, on January 28, 2004 at 2:45 PM, at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, California. The forum will provide attendees with snapshots into hot market areas, trends in funding and research, and technologies required for growth in the photonics industry.

John P. Murphy, president of PerkinElmer Optoelectronics, will speak on "Optoelectronics: Fueling the Medical, Genomic, and Digital Revolutions." Mr. Murphy will offer insights into current trends and opportunities in the biomedical and industrial markets, and share practical business solutions for bringing technology to market and driving profitable growth.

For example, Mr. Murphy will offer business development tips such as how to drive a clear product strategy and organize for success by focusing on key markets and applications - as well as case studies on developing leading edge optoelectronics technologies and markets. Highlights include:

• Medical Diagnostics - how digital imaging is replacing film across the Medical X-Ray imaging market
• Biotechnology/Life Sciences - increased emphasis on disease prevention is supported by faster, more sensitive detectors
• Industrial Smart Devices - miniaturization is driving opportunities such as flash lighting in digital camera phones while the additional integration of optics and intelligence are finding their way into smart sensors for ear thermometers, home appliances, and automotive climate control systems
• Video Projection - performance, longevity and cost of PerkinElmer's Cermax® Xenon lamps is ideal for consumer applications

PerkinElmer will be showcasing its amorphous silicon digital X-Ray detectors, CCD cameras and detectors, spectrometers, flash lamps, smart sensors, and Cermax Xenon lamps at Photonics West 2004 in booth 614.

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About PerkinElmer, Inc.

PerkinElmer, Inc. is a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment. The Company reported revenue of approximately $2 billion in 2008, has around 8,500 employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, and is a component of the S&P 500 Index. Additional information is available through www.perkinelmer.com or 1-877-PKI-NYSE.

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		Media Contact: Kristen Kmetetz Porter Novelli Life Sciences 617.897.8272 (office) Kristen.kmetetz@porternovelli.com or Francine S. Bernitz Marketing Director, Illumination and Detection Solutions PerkinElmer, Inc. Francine.bernitz@perkinelmer.com 978.224.4321 (office) 781.789.3178 (cell)