Las Cruces, NM-April 24, 2019: Vista Photonics, Inc. announces that TUV SUD America has certified its Electrostatic Discharge Control Program in accordance with ANSI/ESD 20.20-2014, Protection of Electrical and Electronic Parts, Assemblies, and Equipment (excluding electrically initiated explosive devices). In addition to this certification, we were recently recognized as a Category 1 ESD Facility by NASA for meeting the JPR 8730.12 standard. Management is pleased to recognize and thank Hector Chavez, the Company's ESD Facilities monitor, for his hard work and dedication to ensuring that Vista Photonics met the requirements for these certifications.

"This achievement demonstrates our continued commitment to providing the necessary tools to produce high quality gas detection and monitoring sensors that exceed our customers' expectations," stated Dr. Jeffrey S. Pilgrim, President and Founder of Vista Photonics. "This certification was a critical achievement for us as it demonstrates our commitment to quality for all our customers, but is especially important for our clients in the Aerospace and Defense markets."