Digital Imaging Plates enable non-destructive testing.

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Intended for computed radiography, KODAK INDUSTREX Flex HR Digital Imaging Plates capture and yield images in field or lab, and are best suited for difficult shots demanding high resolution, sensitivity, and short exposure times. Sizes range from 4.5 x 10 in. to 14 x 60 in. Flexible phosphor plates can be formed around variety of objects and used hundreds or thousands of times, depending on handling.



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Kodak Advances Digital Imaging for Non-destructive Testing with New, High-resolution Flexible Phosphor Plates



ROCHESTER, N.Y., September 6, 2006 - Dedicated to developing and enhancing digital imaging applications for NDT markets around the world, Eastman Kodak Company today announced the availability of KODAK INDUSTREX Flex HR Digital Imaging Plates for computed radiography.

KODAK INDUSTREX Flex HR Digital Imaging Plates offer improved imaging for NDT
applications by enhancing spatial resolution and clarity approximately 20 percent-analogous to imaging with a next higher class of film-and makes computed radiography a more efficient and practical choice for a wider array of imaging applications.

KODAK INDUSTREX Flex HR Digital Imaging Plates are compatible with KODAK INDUSTREX computed radiography systems and other Kodak ACR-2000 and ACR-2000i based systems, including GEIT and VMI systems. KODAK INDUSTREX Flex HR Digital Imaging Plates capture and yield images easily in the field or lab, and are best suited for difficult shots demanding high resolution, extra sensitivity, and short exposure times.

"These high resolution plates reflect our expanding portfolio of digital imaging products for diverse applications," said Marty Graen, general manager for Kodak's Non-destructive Testing business.

"Kodak will continue to bring innovative solutions to NDT markets worldwide, making digital radiography a safe, reliable, and efficient choice for non-destructive testing applications across the board."

Offering the widest range of plate sizes for CR applications, KODAK INDUSTREX Flex HR
Digital Imaging Plates are available as small as 4.5 x 10 inches and as large as 14 x 60 inches. These flexible phosphor plates can be formed around a variety of objects and used hundreds or even thousands of times depending on handling.

KODAK INDUSTREX Digital Systems and products are available only from authorized dealers
of KODAK Non-Destructive Testing Products. The Kodak Non-Destructive Testing group designs and produces unique digital and film-based imaging solutions for the NDT industry. Products include KODAK INDUSTREX Digital Systems and KODAK INDUSTREX Films, Chemicals, and Processing Equipment. KODAK INDUSTREX Systems are supported by Kodak's worldwide force of more than 4,000 service and support professionals.

Kodak's Aerial and Industrial Markets group is a leading provider of high-resolution aerial and industrial imaging products worldwide. Aerial imaging products include camera and duplicating films in black and white, infrared, and color for topographical and structural surveys, GIS, mapping, agriculture, environmental protection, photogrammetry, land management, and urban planning. Industrial imaging products include films, chemicals, and film processors for manufacturing printed circuit boards; specialty materials for polarized lenses, bank and traffic surveillance, high-speed data recording, and personal monitoring films; non-destructive testing products, including digital solutions, a variety of films, chemicals, and processing equipment.

For more information on KODAK INDUSTREX Products for non-destructive testing, visit
Kodak's NDT group online at www.kodak.com/go/ndtproducts.

About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world's foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications and healthcare markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak's system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using Kodak solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on Kodak technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak's innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise.

More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.

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