Planar Systems and ATI Deliver State-of-the-Art Medical Imaging Solution; RoHS-Compliant Workstation FireGL(TM) Graphics Boards Advance Real-Time Medical Imaging

Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLNR), a worldwide leaderin flat-panel display systems, today announced it has selected ATITechnologies Inc. (TSX:ATY) (NASDAQ:ATYT) to provide advanced graphicsprocessing technology for its medical imaging products. ATI is aglobal leader in the design and manufacturing of innovative 3Dgraphics, PC platform technologies and digital media siliconsolutions. In an ongoing strategic effort for growth in digitalimaging initiatives, Planar delivers the Dome AX4, built with the newATI FireGL(TM) V3400, which is a commercially-available workstationgraphics board created to dramatically accelerate the speed at whichusers can load, review, report and communicate patient cases withclinical colleagues.

With the integration of the ATI FireGL V3400, Planar's Dome EXseries, designed for applications in radiology, cardiology, nuclearmedicine (NM), positron emission tomography/computed tomography(PET/CT), magnetic resonance (MR), ultrasound (US), dermatology andthe operating room (OR), allows users to experience enhancedvisualization of various color modalities, 2D color imaging, imagefusion and 3D imaging with faster delivery and image processing.

In addition, the introduction of the Dome AX4 is enabling theintegration of 3D volumetric rendering and texturing, which requirethe use of Open GL or DirectX acceleration, into Picture Archiving andCommunications Systems (PACS). This allows healthcare professionals torapidly load and view multiple grayscale and color images in a varietyof formats in real time.

"Planar continues to provide customers with multiple optionsintegrating the latest in graphics processing technology," saidPatrick Herguth, vice president and general manager of the medicalbusiness unit for Planar. "ATI's premier stature in the graphicscontroller market coincides with Planar's stature in diagnosticimaging displays. This collaboration provides the customer with abest-in-class product offering while complying with RoHS standards."

In July of this year, RoHS-compliancy standards will be enforcedin Europe, with the U.S. to follow in 2007. Planar and ATI arecommitted to developing and providing products for the medical imagingmarket that comply with this new regulation, like the Dome AX4, ATIFireGL V3400.

"ATI is dedicated to the creation of innovative display technologyfor cutting-edge solutions and we're excited to be working withPlanar, a leader in the PACS medical imaging market," said Joe Chien,general manager, Workstation Group ATI. "Powered by an advanced ATIFireGL Graphics Processor Unit, the FireGL V3400 enables Planar toprovide its customers with unprecedented image fidelity, performanceand flexibility."

ATI FireGL V3400 graphics controller boards will be offered withPlanar's Dome series: E2, E2c, E3, E3c and E4c, as well as the P1Bundle and P2 Bundle, providing the ultimate in 3D accelerationcapability. This ATI next-generation card provides stability andquality to the Dome AX4 via extended driver and technical support andlong-term manufacturability.

The Dome EX line will be showcased at the Society for ComputerApplications in Radiology (SCAR) show April 27-30, 2006, in SanAntonio, Texas, at Booth #109. Please visit the booth or contactNiccole Muraca at 781-464-2537 or niccole_muraca@planar.com if youare interested in speaking with a Planar representative at the show.

About Planar

Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLNR) is a leading provider offlat-panel display hardware and software solutions for demandingmedical, industrial and commercial applications. Hospitals, shoppingcenters, banks and businesses of all sizes use Planar displaytechnology to help connect people, information and ideas. Founded in1983, Planar is headquartered in Oregon, with offices, manufacturingpartners and customers worldwide. For more information, visitwww.planar.com.