Laser Systems offer secure control software.

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Graphical User Interface software, for Series JK continuous wave and pulsed laser systems, provides access to all laser parameters, I/O, data logging, and networking features. Driven by Windows® operating environment, software is available as touchscreen interface option or for use with standard PC. It offers 3 levels of password protection for data and operational security. Tabbed pages allow quick selection of system preferences, including user language and network options.



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GSI Lumonics Announces New GUI Laser Control Software



FARNIINGTON HILLS, MI & RUGBY, ENGLAND. December 2002 - GSI Lumonics Inc. (Nasdaq: GSLI and TSX: LSI) announces the release of its new GUI (Graphical User Interface) laser control software, which provides full control over all aspects of operation for the company's JK Series of pulsed and continuous wave Nd:YAG laser systems. This new GUI software increases ease of use while providing three levels of password protection for data and operational security.

Driven by the familiar Windows® operating environment, the GUI is available in either a touchscreen interface option or for use with a standard PC. The software provides fast access to all laser parameters, I/O, data logging, and networking features. Logged data is provided in graphical and chart formats, greatly simplifying access to performance, status, and setup tools for the system. This data can be easily exported to proprietary software packages. Tabbed pages allow quick selection of system preferences, including user language and network options. The user interface is currently selectable in English, German, Italian, and French.

Remote modem diagnostics enable performance data to be ported out to a service center for diagnostics and repair. In addition, the system can be accessed over a network by IP address and OPC connectivity.

The software is now available on GSI Lumonics' new JK Series of continuous wave and pulsed laser systems. The software also runs on existing JK Series and other previous systems. Field upgrades are available.

GSI Lumonics Inc. brings laser-based automated advanced manufacturing systems and components to leading industrial companies worldwvide. The Company supplies products and services to the semiconductor, electionics and industrial manufacturing markets, as well as precision optics for telecommunications. GSI Lumonics' common shares are listed on Nasdaq (GSLI) and The Toronto Stock Exchange (LSI). For more information on GSI
Lumonics, please visit gsilumionics.com.

For more information, please contact:

Steve Crang
Corporate Communications Dept.
GSI Lumonics Inc.
22300 Flaggertv Road
Northville, MI 48167 USA
Tel: 248-449-8989 x2664
Fax: 248-735-2460
E-mail: crangs@gsilumonics.com

Jeanna Sanchez
JCS Public Relations
#282
310 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, Ste 107
San Marcos, CA 92078 USA
Tel & Fax: 760-295-4166
E-mail: jeanna@jcspublicrelations.com

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