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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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                                   FORM 10-K/A
                ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
                       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                    FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
                         COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-15520

                         INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                Delaware                                  05-0396504
       ----------------------------                     ----------------
       (State or other jurisdiction                     (I.R.S. employer
    of incorporation or organization)                   identification no.)

                 847 Rogers Street, Lowell, Massachusetts  01852
               ---------------------------------------------------
               (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

                                 (978) 937-5400
               ----------------------------------------------------
               (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

        Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

           Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

                                 Title of Class
                                 --------------
                          Common Stock, $.01 par value

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the issuer
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 60 days. 
                                   Yes      No  X 
                                       ---     ---

     Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K.       X
                ---

     The issuer's revenue for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1997 was
$1,823,576.

     The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of
the Issuer, based upon the average of the bid and ask prices of the Common Stock
as reported by the OTC Bulletin Board on January 21, 1998 was approximately
$11,570,000 for the Common Stock. As of January 21, 1998, 10,890,201 shares of
Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, were outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: None


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PART IV

ITEM 14.  EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

     The Company's Report of Independent Accountants, as amended solely to
include the Accountants' signature, is filed herewith, together with the
Financial Statements and notes thereto, which have not been amended.


                                   SIGNATURES

     In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


                                          INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION



Date: February 13, 1998                   By: /s/ Bryan M. Gleason
                                              ----------------------------------
                                              Bryan M. Gleason
                                              Chief Financial Officer,
                                              Vice President and Treasurer

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                        REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


To The Board of Directors and Shareholders of
     Industrial Imaging Corporation:

     We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Industrial Imaging
Corporation as of March 31, 1997 and March 31, 1996 and the related statements
of operations and shareholders' equity (deficit) and cash flows for the year
ended March 31, 1997, the period from October 1, 1995 to March 31, 1996 and the
years ended September 30, 1995 and 1994. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Industrial Imaging
Corporation at March 31, 1997 and March 31, 1996, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the year ended March 31, 1997, the period from
October 1, 1995 to March 31, 1996 and the years ended September 30, 1995 and
1994 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

     The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note B to the
financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations
and has a net working capital deficiency and stockholders' deficit that raise
substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's
plans in regard to these matters are described in Note B. The financial
statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of
this uncertainty.


                                          /s/ COOPERS & LYBRAND, L.L.P.

Boston, Massachusetts
January 16, 1998


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                         INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION
                                 BALANCE SHEETS



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                             March 31,         March 31,
                                                                                               1997               1996
                                                                                            -----------       ----------- 
<S>                                                                                         <C>               <C>        
                                        ASSETS

Current assets:
  Cash ...................................................................................  $    62,103       $    10,011
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $31,000 and
    $20,000 at March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively (Notes C and D) .....................      493,778            92,586
  Inventory (Notes--and E) ...............................................................    1,877,979           682,886
  Prepaid expenses .......................................................................       53,398            22,076
                                                                                            -----------       ----------- 

    Total current assets .................................................................    2,487,258           807,559

Property and equipment, net (Notes C and F) ..............................................       34,256            32,870
Patents, net (Notes C and G) .............................................................       61,979           168,229
Other assets .............................................................................       10,786            10,786
                                                                                            -----------       ----------- 
    Total assets .........................................................................    2,594,279       $ 1,019,444
                                                                                            ===========       ===========

                      LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERs' DEFICIT

Current liabilities:
  Notes payable (Notes J and K) ..........................................................      480,404           495,174
  Accounts payable .......................................................................    2,497,890           281,094
  Deferred revenue (Notes C and H) .......................................................      242,938           667,387
  Accrued expenses (Note I) ..............................................................      957,953           930,334
                                                                                            -----------       ----------- 
    Total current liabilities ............................................................    4,179,185         2,373,989

Notes payable B long-term portion (Notes J and K) ........................................      450,000              --
                                                                                            -----------       ----------- 


    Total liabilities ....................................................................    4,629,185         2,373,989

Commitments and contingencies (Note H)

Shareholders' deficit
 (Notes J, K, L, and O):

  Common stock, par value $.01 per share, authorized 8,700,000 shares,
    5,867,498 and 3,537,037 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 1997,
    and March 31, 1996, respectively .....................................................       58,675            35,370

  Series A Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share, authorized 1,000,000
    shares, 0 and 633,200 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 1997, and
    March 31, 1996, respectively .........................................................         --               6,332

  Series B Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share, authorized 300,000 shares, 0
    shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 1997 and March 31, 1996, respectively .....         --                --

  Additional paid-in capital .............................................................    5,872,588         4,675,368
  Accumulated deficit ....................................................................   (7,966,169)       (6,071,615)
                                                                                            -----------       ----------- 
      Total shareholders' deficit ........................................................   (2,034,906)       (1,354,545)
                                                                                            -----------       ----------- 
        Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit ......................................  $ 2,594,279       $ 1,019,444
                                                                                            ===========       ===========
</TABLE>


    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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                                          INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION
                                             STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     12 MONTHS         6 MONTHS          12 MONTHS           12 MONTHS
                                                       ENDED             ENDED             ENDED               ENDED
                                                  MARCH 31, 1997    MARCH 31, 1996   SEPTEMBER 30, 1995  SEPTEMBER 30, 1994
                                                  --------------    --------------   ------------------  ------------------

<S>                                               <C>               <C>                 <C>                 <C>        
Revenues (Note C):
  Product .....................................   $ 1,525,625       $   419,782         $   986,660         $   936,783
  Service .....................................       297,951           160,584             238,363             373,365
                                                  -----------       -----------         -----------         ----------- 
                                                    1,823,576           580,366           1,225,023           1,310,148
                                                  -----------       -----------         -----------         ----------- 
                                                                                                           
Cost of revenues:                                                                                          
  Product .....................................     1,341,919           450,746             730,180             783,213
  Service .....................................       268,068           100,703             412,402             413,852
                                                  -----------       -----------         -----------         ----------- 
                                                    1,609,987           551,449           1,142,582           1,197,065
                                                  -----------       -----------         -----------         ----------- 
Gross profit ..................................       213,589            28,917              82,441             113,083
                                                  -----------       -----------         -----------         ----------- 
                                                                                                           
Operating expenses:                                                                                        
  Research and development (Notes C and H) ....       440,207           427,778             505,147             468,075
  Sales and marketing .........................       361,392           125,370             218,704             370,859
  General and administrative ..................       857,948           541,285             814,094             680,824
  Merger Expenses (Note R) ....................       179,787                                              
                                                  -----------       -----------         -----------         ----------- 
    Total operating expenses ..................     1,839,334         1,094,433           1,537,945           1,519,758
                                                  -----------       -----------         -----------         ----------- 
Loss from operations ..........................    (1,625,745)       (1,065,516)         (1,455,504)         (1,406,675)
                                                                                                           
Other income (expense):                                                                                    
  Interest expense (Notes D and J) ............       (89,257)          (94,305)           (126,189)            (83,311)
  Other, net (Note Q) .........................      (179,552)             --                 6,567             (16,577)
                                                  -----------       -----------         -----------         ----------- 
    Other income (expense), net ...............      (268,809)          (94,305)           (119,622)            (99,888)
    Loss before income taxes ..................    (1,894,554)       (1,159,821)         (1,575,126)         (1,506,563)
Provision for income taxes (Notes C and M) ....           --                --                  --                  --
                                                  -----------       -----------         -----------         ----------- 
Net loss ......................................   $(1,894,554)      $(1,159,821)        $(1,575,126)        $(1,506,563)
                                                  ===========       ===========         ===========         ===========
Net loss per share ............................   $      (.44)      $      (.55)        $     (1.05)        $     (1.45)
                                                  ===========       ===========         ===========         ===========
Weighted Average common outstanding ...........     4,257,727         2,105,823           1,507,099           1,039,025
                                                  ===========       ===========         ===========         ===========
</TABLE>

    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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                         INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION
                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          12 MONTHS        6 MONTHS          12 MONTHS          12 MONTHS
                                                            ENDED            ENDED             ENDED              ENDED
                                                       MARCH 31, 1997    MARCH 31, 1996  SEPTEMBER 30, 1995  SEPTEMBER 30, 1994
                                                       --------------    --------------  ------------------  ------------------

<S>                                                      <C>               <C>               <C>               <C>         
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net loss ............................................  $(1,894,554)      $(1,159,821)      $(1,575,126)      $(1,506,563)

  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
    used in operating activities:
      Loss on disposal of fixed assets ................         --                --                --               5,554
      Depreciation ....................................       22,217            17,310            34,612            33,290
      Compensation relating to stock options ..........       26,400              --                --                --
      Shares issued in conjunction with bridge loan ...      171,297              --                --                --
      Amortization ....................................      106,250            53,125           106,250           106,250
      Provision for doubtful accounts .................         --                --             (14,707)            9,704
      Changes in assets and liabilities:
      Accounts receivable .............................     (401,192)          (38,058)          201,843          (193,219)
      Inventory .......................................   (1,195,093)          111,935          (302,483)           70,493
      Prepaid expenses ................................      (31,322)          (16,961)            5,686            (1,384)
      Other assets ....................................         --                --                (310)           (1,076)
      Accounts payable ................................    2,216,796           (18,279)          113,506            78,350
      Deferred revenue ................................     (424,449)          (12,338)          364,072            45,538
      Accrued expenses ................................       27,619           400,552           291,431           183,832
                                                         -----------       -----------       -----------       ----------- 
      Net cash used in operating activities ...........   (1,376,031)         (662,535)         (775,226)       (1,169,231)
                                                         -----------       -----------       -----------       ----------- 

Cash flows from investing activities:
  Capital expenditures ................................      (23,603)             --                --             (14,996)
  Proceeds from sale of fixed assets ..................         --                --                --               1,307
                                                         -----------       -----------       -----------       ----------- 
  Net cash used in investing activities ...............      (23,603)             --                --             (13,689)
                                                         -----------       -----------       -----------       ----------- 

Cash flows from financing activities:
  Proceeds from issuance of nonconvertible debt .......      719,000           260,702           381,444           648,001
  Principal payments on nonconvertible debt ...........     (283,770)         (153,584)             --             (31,389)
  Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt ..........      200,000              --                --                --

  Proceeds from issuance of stock (net) ...............      816,496           559,210           400,000           518,000
                                                         -----------       -----------       -----------       ----------- 
    Net cash provided from financing activities .......    1,451,726           666,328           781,444         1,134,612
                                                         -----------       -----------       -----------       ----------- 
    Net increase (decrease) in cash ...................       52,092             3,793             6,218           (48,308)
Cash, beginning of period .............................       10,011             6,218              --              48,308
Cash, end of period ...................................  $    62,103       $    10,011       $     6,218       $      --
                                                         ===========       ===========       ===========       ===========

Supplemental cash flows information:
  Cash paid during the period for interest.............  $    45,092       $     6,963       $    49,500       $    47,200

Noncash items:

  Debt and accrued interest converted to equity
    during the period..............................          200,000         1,270,637

  Forgiveness of debt/contributed capital.........                             100,000
</TABLE>



    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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                                          INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION
                                        STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERs' DEFICIT

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          Series A Convertible
                                            Preferred Stock            Common Stock       Additional                      Total
                                          ---------------------    ------------------      Paid-In      Accumulated   Shareholders'
                                          Shares      Amount        Shares     Amount      Capital        Deficit        Equity
                                          ------      ------        ------     ------      -------        -------        ------

<S>                                       <C>        <C>           <C>        <C>        <C>           <C>            <C>        
Balance at September 30, 1993 ........    397,200    $ 3,972       753,200    $ 7,532    $1,857,719    $(1,830,105)   $    39,118
Issuance of Series A convertible
  preferred stock and common stock
  for cash, October 1993 .............    200,000      2,000       200,000      2,000        96,000                       100,000
Issuance of Series A convertible
  preferred stock and common stock
  for cash, October 1993 .............     20,000        200        20,000        200         9,600                        10,000
Issuance of Series A convertible
    preferred stock and common stock
    for cash, November 1993 ..........     16,000        160        16,000        160         7,680                         8,000
Issuance of common stock for cash,
  July 1994 ..........................                             288,600      2,886       397,114                       400,000
Net loss .............................                                                                  (1,506,563)    (1,506,563)
                                          -------    -------     ---------    -------    ----------    -----------    ----------- 
Balance at September 30, 1994 ........    633,200      6,332     1,277,800     12,778     2,368,113     (3,336,668)      (949,445)

Issuance of common stock for cash,
    December 1994 ....................                             288,600      2,886       397,114                       400,000
Net loss .............................                                                                  (1,575,126)    (1,575,126)
                                          -------    -------     ---------    -------    ----------    -----------    ----------- 
Balance at September 30, 1995 ........    633,200      6,332     1,566,400     15,664     2,765,227     (4,911,794)    (2,124,571)

Issuance of common stock for debt and
    interest conversion ..............                           1,270,637     12,706     1,257,931                     1,270,637
Issuance of common stock for cash, net
    of issuance costs of $140,790 ....                             700,000      7,000       552,210                       559,210
Issuance of warrants in exchange for
    forgiveness of debt ..............                                                      100,000                       100,000
Net loss .............................                                                                  (1,159,821)    (1,159,821)
                                          -------    -------     ---------    -------    ----------    -----------    ----------- 
Balance at March 31, 1996 ............    633,200    $ 6,332     3,537,037    $35,370    $4,675,368    $(6,071,615)   $(1,354,545)

Issuance of common stock for cash, net
    of issuance costs of $32,964 .....                             830,000      8,300       788,736                       797,036
Exercise of warrants for cash ........                             230,000      2,300       227,700                       230,000
Shares issued in conjunction with 
  bridge loans .......................                             112,370      1,124       170,173                       171,297
Compensation expense relating to 
  stock options ......................                                                       26,400                        26,400
Recapitalization of Orbis, Inc. ......                             524,891      5,249       (15,789)                      (10,540)
Conversion of preferred shares to
  common stock .......................   (633,200)    (6,332)      633,200      6,332                                         --
Net loss .............................                                                                  (1,894,554)    (1,894,554)
                                          -------    -------     ---------    -------    ----------    -----------    ----------- 
                                             --         --      $5,867,498    $58,675    $5,872,588    $(7,966,169)   $(2,034,906)
                                         ========    =======    ==========    =======    ==========    ===========    =========== 
</TABLE>

    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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                         INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


A. ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

   Nature of Business

     Triple I Corporation (the "Company" or "Triple I"), a Delaware corporation,
was organized as a successor to AOI Systems, Inc., whose assets and technologies
it purchased in October 1992, for the purpose of manufacturing and selling
optical inspection systems in the printed circuit board industry. The Company
operates under the trade name of AOI International and has manufacturing
operations based in Lowell, Massachusetts with customers located in the United
States, Europe, and Asia.

   Exchange

     On November 16, 1995, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a
transaction with Orbis, Inc. ("Orbis"), a publicly held corporation, whose only
activity had been expenses during the fiscal year relating to filing fees and
minimal overhead costs. Orbis has had no significant revenue for the last four
fiscal years. On December 5, 1996, the Orbis stockholders approved the
transaction between Triple I and Orbis, whereby the stockholders of Triple I
exchanged 100% of the outstanding Common Stock of Triple I for 90% of the
outstanding common stock of Orbis (the "Exchange"). On February 1, 1997, the
Exchange was completed as the Company obtained approval from 100% of its
shareholders. The Exchange will be accounted for as a capital stock transaction
and will be treated as a recapitalization of Triple I with Triple I as the
acquiror (reverse acquisition). The costs of the Exchange will be charged to
other expense and no goodwill will be recorded.

     In connection with the Exchange, Orbis reincorporated from a Rhode Island
corporation to a Delaware corporation and changed its name to Industrial Imaging
Corporation via a merger of Orbis into Industrial Imaging Corporation. As a
result, Triple I became a wholly owned subsidiary of Industrial Imaging
Corporation.

  Change in Year-End

     In anticipation of the Exchange, the Company changed its year-end from a
twelve-month period ending September 30 to a twelve-month period ending March
31. The financial statements include presentation of the transition period
beginning October 1, 1995 and ending on March 31, 1996.



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B. MANAGEMENT's FINANCING AND CAPITAL FORMATION PLANS

     Since its inception, the Company has suffered recurring losses from
operations resulting in a net shareholders' deficit at March 31, 1997 and has
been unable to pay certain debt obligations. The remedies available to the debt
holders include immediate demand of payment and foreclosure. These conditions
raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the
outcome of this uncertainty. The ultimate success of the Company is dependent
upon its ability to continue to raise financing and significantly increase
contract revenue or product sales. However, the Company's capital requirements
may change depending upon numerous factors, including the demand for the
Company's product. In November 1997, the Company raised $3 million in a private
equity transaction. Management believes that with this additional capital, it
will have adequate funds to aggressively pursue market penetration. In view of
the Company's current financial condition, the Company plans to continue to
aggressively manage its working capital and expenses while pursuing product
sales opportunities as well as strategic or other business relationships.

C. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

   Principles of Consolidation

   The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company
and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have
been eliminated in consolidation.

   Inventories

     Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined
on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis.

   Property And Equipment

     Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation and amortization
are computed using the straight-line method over the lesser of the estimated
useful lives of the assets, 3 to 5 years, or lease term. Maintenance and repair
costs are expensed as incurred; renewals and betterments are capitalized. Upon
the sale or retirement of fixed assets, the accounts are relieved of the cost
and the related accumulated depreciation with any resulting gain or loss
included in income.

   Patents

     Purchased patents are valued at cost and amortized on a straight-line basis
over five years.

   Revenue Recognition

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                         INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     Sales of inspection systems and evaluation units are recorded when customer
acceptance requirements are met. Revenue from service maintenance contracts is
deferred and is recognized over the term of the contract, generally one year.
Revenue from government grants is recognized when specific contract requirements
have been met and no significant contingencies remain under the contract. The
Company generally requires payment from customers in U.S. dollars as part of its
normal payment terms. Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates to date have not
had a material effect on the Company's financial statements.

   Income taxes

     The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes,"
which requires the use of an asset and liability approach for financial
accounting and reporting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax
assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences
of temporary differences between the carrying amount and the tax bases of assets
and liabilities using the current statutory tax rates. If it is more likely than
not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized, a
valuation allowance is recognized.

   Net Loss Per Common Share

   Net loss per common share is computed based upon the weighted average
number of common shares and common equivalent shares (using the treasury method)
outstanding after certain adjustments described below. Common equivalent shares
are not included in the per-share calculations where the effect of their
inclusion would be antidilutive.

   Research And Development

     Expenditures for research, development and engineering of products and
manufacturing processes are expensed as incurred. Cost reimbursement under
collaborative research agreements are recorded as offsets to research and
development expenses.

   Use Of Estimates

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.


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                         INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

   Accounting Pronouncements

     In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB")
issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128. "Earning
Per Share" which is effective for fiscal years ending after December 31, 1997,
including interim periods. Earlier adoption is not permitted. However, the
statement permits disclosure of pro forma earnings per share amounts computed
under SFAS 128 in the notes to the financial statements in periods prior to
adoption. The statement requires restatement of all prior period earnings per
share data presented after the effective date. SFAS 128 specifies the
computation, presentation and disclosure requirements for earnings per share and
is substantially similar to the standards recently issued by the International
Accounting Standards Committee entitled International Accounting Standards,
Earnings Per Share. The Company will adopt SFAS 128 in fiscal 1998 and has not
yet determined its impact.

     In June 1997, the FASB issued two additional statements. SFAS 130,
"Reporting Comprehensive Income" and SFAS 131, "Disclosures About Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information" are both effective for years beginning after
December 15, 1997. Adoption of these standards are not expected to impact the
financial results of the Company.

   Concentrations of Credit Risk

   A significant portion of the Company's sales are to customers whose
principal activities relate to the printed circuit board industry, included a
heavy concentration of sales to customers in foreign countries. (See note P).
Although the Company generally requires advance deposits or letters of credit
from customers, the Company sometimes extends credit to its foreign customers
and collection may be more difficult in the event of a default.

D. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

     In the normal course of business, the Company extends credit terms on a
customer-by-customer basis based on its evaluation of collectibility exposure.
Management's estimates of losses in this area are recorded through an evaluation
of the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. The risk of loss from
any concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables is mitigated
by management's evaluation and provision, the policy of securing larger dollar
sales with substantial deposits at order and ship dates, and the incentive for
customers to maintain their credit standing in order to receive ongoing
technical service.

     During the year ended March 31, 1997 and the six months ended March 31,
1996, accounts receivable in the amounts of $347,500 and $261,400, respectively,
were factored, without recourse, to a related party. Specific invoices were sold
under individual purchase and 



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                         INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)


sale agreements. The Company receives a portion of the value of a receivable at
the date of the sale. Subsequent receipts of sold receivables are forwarded in
full to the factor. Interest is calculated at Prime + 4% over the time the money
owed the factor is outstanding. The transaction is completed when the Company
receives the remaining balance of the receivable, net of interest charges, from
the factor. Interest on these contracts totaled $21,257, $16,201, $7,642 and
$3,415 during the year ended March 31, 1997, the six months ended March 31,
1996, and the years ended September 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively.

E. INVENTORIES

   Inventories consist of the following:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            MARCH 31,        MARCH 31,
                                              1997             1996
                                           ----------        --------

          <S>                              <C>               <C>     
          Raw materials...............     $  949,895        $356,805
          Work in process.............        596,277          28,049
          Finished goods..............        331,807         298,032
                                           ----------        --------
                                           $1,877,979        $682,886
                                           ==========        ========
</TABLE>

F. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

     Property and equipment consists of the following:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              MARCH 31,     MARCH 31,
                                                                1997          1996
                                                              --------      --------

          <S>                                                 <C>           <C>     
          Machinery and equipment ..........................  $ 55,613      $ 55,613
          Computer equipment, including $10,001 in capital
             leases in 1997 and 1996 respectively ..........    61,837        38,234
          Computer software ................................    14,949        14,949
          Furniture and fixtures ...........................    24,837        24,837
                                                              --------      --------
                                                               157,236       133,633
          Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization ..   122,980       100,763
                                                              --------      --------
                                                              $ 34,256      $ 32,870
                                                              ========      ========
</TABLE>

     Depreciation expense for the year ended March 31, 1997, six months ended
March 31, 1996, and the years ended September 30, 1995 and 1994, was $22,217,
$17,310, $34,612 and $33,290, respectively.

G. INTANGIBLE ASSETS


                                      F-10
<PAGE>   13
                         INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)


     The Company holds several patents that were purchased. These patents are
stated at the acquisition cost of $531,250 and are amortized using the
straight-line method over 5 years. Amortization expense was $106,250, $53,125,
$106,250, and $106,250 for the year ended March 31, 1997, the six months ended
March 31, 1996, and the years ended September 30, 1995, and 1994, respectively.

     The Company periodically reviews the propriety of carrying amounts of its
intangible assets as well as the amortization periods to determine whether
current events and circumstances warrant adjustment to the carrying value or
estimates useful lives. At each balance sheet date, management evaluates whether
there has been a permanent impairment in the value of goodwill by assessing the
carrying value of goodwill against anticipated future cash flows from related
operating activities. Factors which management considers in performing this
assessment include current operating results, trends, and prospects and, in
addition, demand, competition and other economic factors.

H. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     The Company is obligated under a lease agreement for an office and
manufacturing facility in Lowell, Massachusetts, expiring on November 30, 1998.

     Under the terms of the lease, the Company must pay base rent of $9,970 per
month plus the Company's pro rata share of certain costs paid by the landlord.
Total rent expense was $133,639, $66,084, $93,233, and $76,179 for the year
ended March 31, 1997, the six months ended March 31, 1996, and the years ended
September 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively.

     The amount of future minimum lease payments under the operating lease is as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
         <S>                                                  <C>    
         1998...............................................   119,638
         1999...............................................    79,760
                                                              --------
         Total minimum lease payments.......................  $199,398
                                                              ========
</TABLE>


     On August 1, 1994 the Company entered into a cooperative agreement with the
U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Project Agency ("ARPA") to research
optics. The Company is finalizing its obligation under the contract. As of March
31, 1997, the Company had incurred $320,000 in project expenses and had received
$320,000 in matching funds from ARPA which have been recorded as cost
reimbursement against research and development expense to the extent of costs
incurred.

     On November 28, 1994 the Company entered into an eight-year license and
collaboration agreement with Polaroid Corporation ("Polaroid") to promote the
development, marketing, and sales in the field of printed circuit board
production, and to collaborate in the fields of Automatic Inspection and PCB
PhotoTool generation.



                                      F-11
<PAGE>   14
                         INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)


     Under the Polaroid Agreement, the Company is required to meet certain sales
and performance milestones to maintain the Company's exclusivity concerning the
technology. The Company and Polaroid are in the process of resolving a dispute
regarding exclusivity. Management believes that the ultimate resolution of this
dispute will not have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.

     In March 1996, the Company entered into a purchase agreement with
Centennial Technologies, Inc. ("Centennial") whereby Centennial had agreed to
purchase components and materials up to $3 million on behalf of the Company and
resell them to the Company. The Company has agreed to pay Centennial upon full
payment from the Company's customers as systems are sold. The agreement is
effective until June 30, 1997 and purchases must be specifically authorized by
Centennial. As of March 31, 1996, Centennial had authorized purchases for the
first $750,000. In accordance with the agreement, the Company incurred a one
time non-refundable fee of $200,000, which is included in General and
Administrative expenses for the six months ended March 31, 1996. In May 1997,
the Company and Centennial agreed to terminate the purchase agreement. The
Company liquidated amounts owed to Centennial under the agreement by paying
approximately $132,000 in cash and agreeing to issue 600,000 shares of common
stock to payoff the remaining balance of approximately $1.2 million.

I. ACCRUED EXPENSES

     Accrued expenses consist of the following:
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    MARCH 31,     MARCH 31,
                                                      1997          1996
                                                    --------      --------

          <S>                                       <C>           <C>     
          Accrued vacation ...................      $106,343      $ 88,999
          Accrued professional fees ..........       131,546       161,803
          Accrued payroll and related expenses       356,890       297,317
          Accrued warranty ...................       115,885        79,611
          Accrued Centennial fee .............          --         200,000
          Accrued interest and other .........       247,289       102,604
                                                    --------      --------
                                                    $957,953      $930,334
                                                    ========      ========
</TABLE>


J. DEBT

     The following is a summary of the Company's debt obligations:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                             MARCH 31,       MARCH 31,
                                                                                               1997             1996
<S>                                                                                          <C>              <C>   
    Collateralized demand note with assignee for the benefit of creditors for
    the former AOI Systems, Inc., due January 30, 1995. The note was renegotiated in 
    July 1994 to require interest only payments at a rate of 8.0%, due monthly.......        $130,000         $130,000
    Uncollateralized subordinated note with a related party, principal due December 31,
    1996, interest rate of 8.4%, interest only payments due quarterly................          50,000           50,000
</TABLE>



                                      F-12
<PAGE>   15
                         INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)


<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                          <C>              <C>   
Uncollateralized note with a related party, principal due October 23, 1996, interest
     rate of 10% payable at maturity.................................................         100,000          100,000
Uncollateralized note with a related party, principal due October 23, 1996, interest
     rate of 8.4% payable at maturity................................................         100,000          100,000
Uncollateralized note with a related party, principal due June 6, 1996, interest
     rate of 10% payable at maturity.................................................          15,000           25,000
Uncollateralized note with a related party, principal due June 6, 1996, interest
     rate of 10% payable at maturity.................................................          15,000           15,000
Uncollateralized note with a related party, principal due June 6, 1996, interest
     rate of 10% payable at maturity.................................................           5,000            5,000
Uncollateralized note with a related party, principal due June 6, 1996, interest
     rate of 10% payable at maturity.................................................              --           10,000
Uncollateralized note with a related party, principal due June 6, 1996, interest
     rate of 10% payable at maturity.................................................          50,000           50,000
Uncollateralized note with a related party, principal due January 15, 1999, interest
     rate of 10% payable at maturity.................................................         150,000
Uncollateralized note with a related party, principal due January 21, 1999, interest
     rate of 10% payable at maturity.................................................          50,000
Uncollateralized note with a related party, principal due February 6, 1999, interest
     rate of 10% payable at maturity.................................................          50,000
Uncollateralized note with a related party, principal due February 6, 1999, interest
     rate of 10% payable at maturity.................................................          50,000
Uncollateralized note with a related party, principal due February 6, 1999, interest
     rate of 10% payable at maturity.................................................          50,000
Uncollateralized note with a related party, principal due February 6, 1999, interest
     rate of 10% payable at maturity.................................................          25,000
Uncollateralized note with a related party, principal due February 6, 1999, interest
     rate of 10% payable at maturity.................................................          25,000
Uncollateralized note with a related party, principal due February 11, 1999,
     interest rate of 10% payable at maturity........................................          50,000
Uncollateralized note, principal due in nine monthly payments of $3,467 plus
     interest at 8.1%................................................................          13,866            5,702
Capital lease obligations............................................................           1,538            4,472
                                                                                             --------         --------  
                                                                                              930,404          495,174
Less amounts due within one year.....................................................         480,404          495,174
                                                                                             --------         --------  
                                                                                             $450,000         $   --
                                                                                             ========         ========
</TABLE>

     In February 1996, the Company and various debt holders entered into an
agreement to convert $1,270,637 in unpaid debt and interest into 1,270,637
shares of the Company's common stock and warrants to purchase 150,000 shares of
common stock at $1.00 per share through February 6, 1999. In addition, the
Company and certain debt holders agreed to extend the maturity on $200,000 in
notes until October 23, 1996, however, a portion of this debt is still
outstanding.


                                      F-13
<PAGE>   16
                         INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)


     In May 1996, the Company issued a note to a related party for $200,000,
bearing interest of 10% per annum, due May 1997. In June 1996, the related party
converted this $200,000 unpaid debt into 200,000 shares of common stock, and
purchased 250,000 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share. In August 1996, the
Company issued a note to a related party for $100,000 bearing interest of 12.25%
per annum, due September 1996. This note was repaid in January 1997 plus accrued
interest. In November 1996, the Company issued a note to a related party for
$130,000 bearing interest of 12.25% per annum, due 90 days from the date of
issuance. This note was repaid in January 1996 plus accrued interest. In
December 1996, the Company issued a note to a related party for $150,000 due in
December 1999, bearing interest of 10% per annum.

     In January 1997, a shareholder of the Company converted a loan in the
amount of $150,000 to a subordinated note which bears interest at 10% per annum
and is payable in January 1999. The Company issued 44,100 shares of common stock
to the noteholder in conjunction with this transaction. The common stock was
recorded in equity at $1.00 per share or a total of $44,100 which the Company
deemed to be fair market value with the offset to other expense. Payment of this
note is accelerated in the event the Company raises a certain amount of equity
financing. In addition, a shareholder of the Company loaned the Company $50,000
in January 1997. The Company issued a subordinated promissory note which bears
interest at 10% per annum and is due in two years. Payment of this note is
accelerated in the event the Company raises a certain amount of equity
financing. In addition, the Company issued 14,700 shares of common stock to the
noteholder in conjunction with this transaction. The common stock was recorded
in equity at $1.00 per share or a total of $14,700 which the Company deemed to
be fair market value with the offset to other expense.

     In January 1997, the Company through Schneider Securities, Inc. (the
"Placement Agent"), commenced the 1997 bridge financing through the sale of 5
units, each of which consists of a $50,000 subordinated promissory note bearing
interest at an annual rate of 10% and 10,714 shares of the Company's common
stock. The promissory notes are due two years after issue and payment is
accelerated in the event the Company raises a certain amount of equity
financing. In February 1997, the Company raised $250,000 through the sale of 5
units and issued 53,570 shares of common stock. The common stock was recorded in
equity at $2.10 per share or a total of $112,497 which the Company deemed to be
fair market value, based upon the recent exchange, with the offset to other
expense.

     The above debt instruments contain numerous covenants and remedies upon
default including immediate demand of payment and foreclosure. As of March 31,
1997, the Company had not repaid various borrowings that had become due and
therefore is in default. In addition, the collateralized note is secured by all
assets of the Company.



                                      F-14
<PAGE>   17


                         INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)


K. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

     The Company's Board of Directors approved a 20-for-1 stock split of the
common and preferred stock in February 1996. Accordingly, share information for
all periods has been adjusted to reflect the split.

     Through Schneider Securities, Inc. (the "Placement Agent"), the Company
raised $559,210 (net of issuance costs of $140,790) from February 1996 through
March 1996. In April 1996, the Company raised $147,036 (net of issuance costs of
$32,964) for the Private Placement (the "Private Placement"). The Company also
issued warrants as part of the Private Placement, which were issued with an
exercise price equal to the price of the common stock issued during the Private
Placement. In accordance with the Private Placement, the Company issued to the
Placement Agent warrants for the purchase of 88,000 shares of common stock
exercisable on April 27, 1997 at an exercise price of $1.20 per share. In
addition, the Company issued warrants to purchase 44,000 shares of the Company's
common stock at an exercise price of $1.20 per share, to legal counsel in
conjunction with the Private Placement. The Company accounts for the warrants at
fair value. At the date of issuance, the value of the warrants was not material.

     In June 1996, a related party purchased 200,000 shares of common stock at
$1.00 per share. In January 1997, a shareholder exercised warrants to purchase
230,000 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share.

     As of March 31, 1997, the Company had not repaid various borrowings that
had become due and therefore was in default. In February 1996, the Company and
various debt holders entered into an agreement to convert $1,270,637 of unpaid
debt and interest into 1,270,637 shares of the Company's common stock. In
addition, one debt holder agreed to exchange $100,000 of debt for warrants to
purchase 150,000 shares of the Company's common stock at $1.00 per share through
February 6, 1999.

     The Company has 5,867,498 and 3,537,037 shares of voting common stock
issued and outstanding at March 31, 1997 and March 31, 1996, respectively.
Holders of common stock are entitled to receive dividends only when declared by,
and at the discretion of, the Board of Directors. An aggregate of 800,000 shares
of voting common stock are reserved as follows: 200,000 shares for options under
the 1992 Stock Option Plan; and 600,000 share for options under the 1995 Stock
Option Plan.

     The Company has authorized 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, with a par
value of $.01 per share. At March 31, 1997 and March 31, 1996, 0 and 633,000
shares were issued and outstanding. In February, 1997, 633,000 preferred shares
were converted to common shares on a one for one basis. The holders of the
shares of preferred stock vote in certain circumstances and receive dividends in
parity with holders of the common stock. Dividends are noncumulative for the
Series A stock, while annual dividends are cumulative for the Series B Stock at
10% of the 



                                      F-15
<PAGE>   18

                         INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)


redemption value of $1.39.

     The Series A and Series B Stock are convertible at the option of the holder
into shares of the Company's common stock at a conversion rate using a
conversion price that will be adjusted in certain instances such as dilutive
issuances of equity securities, as defined. At March 31, 1996 and September 30,
1995, the per share conversion rate for the Series A Stock was $4.80 divided by
the initial conversion price of $4.80, or one for one. At March 31, 1996 and
September 30, 1995, the per share conversion rate for the Series B Stock was
$1.39 divided by the initial conversion price of $1.39, also one for one.

     Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, holders of the
Series A and Series B Stock, in parity with one another, are entitled to
receive, prior and in preference to the holders of shares of stock ranking
junior to the Series A and Series B stock, an amount equal to $4.80 and $1.39
per share, respectively. In addition, Series B stockholders are entitled to any
accrued dividends at the date of liquidation.

     As of March 31, 1997 and March 31, 1996, no Series B stock was outstanding
and no dividends were declared or accrued by the Company.

     In November 1997, an outside investor executed a Securities Purchase
Agreement to invest $3 million in the Company by purchasing 3,000,000 shares of
the Company's common stock at $1.00 per share. In accordance with the agreement,
the Company also issued warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of common stock at
$1.00 per share through November 12, 2002, and issued warrants to purchase
1,000,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share through November 12, 2002.
The investor was granted demand registration rights starting six months from the
closing date for both the common shares purchased and the warrants granted. In
addition, the investor holds a seat on the board of directors. The agreement
contains certain covenants which restrict future activities of the company
including mergers or acquisitions, borrowings, issuance of securities, payment
of dividends, granting a security interest in company assets, and the purchase
or sale of assets. The investment has been funded and closing and issuance costs
(including commissions) amounted to approximately $250,000.

L. STOCK WARRANTS

     The Company has issued stock warrants as part of certain debt and equity
transactions and accounts for warrants when issued at fair value. At date of
issuance the value of these warrants was not material. The following summarizes
the warrant issuances for the three classes of stock authorized by the Company.


                                      F-16
<PAGE>   19
                         INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)


   Common Stock Warrants

     In December 1993 the Company issued to an officer, who personally
guaranteed corporate indebtedness, warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of common
stock at $.50 per share through December 22, 1998. Also in December 1993 the
Company issued in connection with debt, warrants to purchase 20,000 shares of
common stock at $.20 per share through December 22, 2003. In August 1994 the
Company issued to several directors and stockholders, warrants to purchase
160,000 and 180,340 shares of common stock at $1.25 and $1.39 per share,
respectively, through August 22, 2004 and August 22, 2002, respectively. In
October 1994, the Company issued in connection with debt, warrants to purchase
72,140 shares of common stock at $1.39 per share through October 5, 2002. In
December 1994, in connection with certain equity financing, the Company issued
warrants to purchase 72,160 shares of common stock at $1.39 per share through
December 15, 2002. In June 1995, the Company issued in connection with debt,
warrants to purchase 203,480 shares of common stock at $1.39 per share through
April 6, 2003.

     In October 1995, in connection with debt, the Company issued warrants to
purchase 250,000 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share through October 1998.
The Company, in February 1996, also issued warrants to purchase 150,000 shares
of common stock at $1.00 per share through February 1999, in conjunction with
the debt conversion and forgiveness of debt.

     In November 1997, the Company offered a 50% discount of the exercise price
to all warrantholders of the Company's common stock for a specified period of
time, which has expired. Warrantholders exercised warrants to purchase 1,187,406
shares of common stock at prices from $.25 per share to $.60 per share. The
Company received $252,145 in cash, and received a promissory note from an
officer of the Company for $125,000, interest and principal is payable in four
years, and accrues interest at an rate of 8.5% per annum. The stock purchased is
pledged as collateral against the note. In addition, a director of the Company
cancelled a promissory note due from the Company for $100,000 in exchange for
the exercise of warrants at a total exercise price of $98,480. The balance of
the note payable plus accrued interest were paid to the noteholder in cash. The
Company also repaid a $15,000 note payable to a director plus accrued interest.
The impact of these transactions will result in the Company taking a charge in
Fiscal 1998.

   Series B Preferred Stock Warrants

     In 1994 the Company issued warrants for the purchase of 180,380 and 20,000
shares of Series B Preferred Stock at $1.39 per share through August 22, 2004
and December 22, 2003, respectively. In September 1994 the Company issued
warrants for the purchase of 16,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock at $1.39
per share through September 15, 2004. All of these warrants were converted to
common stock warrants in February 1997.


                                      F-17
<PAGE>   20

                         INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

M. INCOME TAXES

     At March 31, 1997, the Company had net operating loss ("NOL") carryforwards
of approximately $6,800,000 for federal and Massachusetts income tax purposes.
These carryforwards expire through 2012. In addition, the Company had Research
and Experimentation ("R&E") credit carryforwards of approximately $60,000 and
$25,000 for federal and Massachusetts income tax purposes, respectively.
Utilization of these NOL and R&E credit carryforwards may be limited pursuant to
the provisions of Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.

     The components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows
(dollars in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  MARCH 31,     MARCH 31,
                                                    1997            1996
                                                  -------       -------

          <S>                                     <C>           <C>    
          Deferred Tax Assets/(Liabilities):
          Accrued expenses and other .......      $   451       $   280
          Patents ..........................          133           104
          R&E credits ......................      $   451       $   280
          NOL carryforwards ................        2,762         2,202
                                                  -------       -------
          Total deferred tax asset .........        3,431         2,671
          Valuation allowance ..............       (3,431)       (2,671)
                                                  -------       -------
          Net deferred tax asset ...........         --            --
                                                  =======       =======
</TABLE>

     Due to the uncertainty surrounding the realization of the deferred tax
assets in future income tax returns, the Company has recorded a full valuation
allowance against its otherwise recognizable deferred tax assets.

N. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

     Effective October 26, 1992, the Company implemented a deferred compensation
plan (the "Plan") under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the
Plan, employees are permitted to contribute, subject to certain limitations. The
Company's contribution to the Plan is discretionary and the Company has not
contributed to the Plan since its inception.

O. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN

     During 1993, the Company adopted, subject to shareholder approval, a stock
award and incentive plan which permits the issuance of options or stock
appreciation rights (SARs) to selected employees and independent contractors of
the Company. The plan reserves 200,000 shares of common stock for grant and
provides that the term of each award be determined by the Board of Directors
charged with administering the plan.


                                      F-18
<PAGE>   21
                         INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)


     Under the terms of the plan, options granted may be either nonqualified or
incentive stock options and the exercise price, determined by the Board of
Directors, may not be less than the fair market value of a share on the date of
grant. SARs and limited SARs granted in tandem with an option shall be
exercisable only to the extent the underlying option is exercisable and the
grant price shall be equal to the exercise price of the underlying option. All
options granted in 1993 and 1994 had an exercise price of $.20 per share. 42,140
options were granted in October of 1992 to employees who transferred to Triple I
from AOI Systems; these options were immediately exercisable. All other options
granted during 1993 and 1994 vest over a five-year period. In September 1995,
the Company granted to certain employees, 34,060 options with an exercise price
of $1.00 per share, vesting over a five-year period. Also during September 1995,
the Company granted to an officer of the Company, 40,000 options with an
exercise price of $1.00 per share, vesting over a two-year period. In May 1996
and January 1997 the Company granted 100,000 options and 50,000 options
respectively, at $1.00 per share to officers of the Company. Also, in November
1996, 130,600 options were granted to employees at $1.00 per share. During the
year ended March 31, 1997, the Company, in connection with certain stock option
grants, recognized $26,400 in compensation expense, due to extending the
exercise period which resulted in a remeasurement date.

     Details of stock options are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               WEIGHTED AVERAGE
                                                       SHARES   EXERCISE PRICE
                                                       ------   --------------
          <S>                                          <C>         <C>  
          Year ended September 30, 1993
               Granted .........................       62,940      $ .20
               Exercised .......................            0
               Canceled ........................            0
                                                      -------      -----
               Outstanding at end of year ......       62,940        .20
                                                      -------      -----
               Exercisable at end of year ......       42,140        .20
                                                      =======      =====

          Year ended September 30, 1994
               Granted .........................       63,000        .20
               Exercised .......................            0
               Canceled ........................        1,600        .20
                                                      -------      -----
               Outstanding at end of year ......      124,340        .20
                                                      -------      -----
               Exercisable at end of year ......       45,700        .20
                                                      =======      =====


          Year ended September 30, 1995
               Granted .........................       74,060       1.00
               Exercised .......................            0
               Canceled ........................            0
                                                      -------      -----
               Outstanding at end of year ......      198,400        .50
                                                      -------      -----
               Exercisable at end of year ......       62,220        .20
                                                      =======      =====
</TABLE>

                                      F-19
<PAGE>   22
                         INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
          <S>                                          <C>         <C>  

          Six months ended March 31, 1996
               Granted .........................            0
               Exercised .......................            0
               Canceled ........................        2,000       1.00
                                                      -------      -----
               Outstanding at end of year ......      196,400        .49
                                                      -------      -----
               Exercisable at end of year ......       71,940      $ .20
                                                      =======      =====

          Year ended March 31, 1997
               Granted .........................      280,600       1.00
               Exercised .......................            0
               Canceled ........................            0
                                                      -------      -----
               Outstanding at end of year ......      477,000        .79
                                                      -------      -----
               Exercisable at end of year ......      114,872        .38
                                                      =======      =====
</TABLE>


     In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation," ("SFAS 123"). SFAS 123 is effective for periods beginning after
December 15, 1995, and requires that companies either recognize compensation
expense for grants of stock, stock options, and other equity instruments based
on fair value, or provide pro forma disclosure of net income and earnings per
share in the notes to the financial statements. The company adopted the
disclosure provisions of SFAS 123 for the year ended March 31, 1997 and has
applied APB Opinion 25 and related Interpretations in accounting for its plans.
Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized.

     Had compensation cost for the Company's stock-based compensation plans been
determined based on the fair value at the grant dates as calculated in
accordance with SFAS 123, the Company's net income and earnings per share for
the years ended March 31, 1997 and March 31, 1996 would have been reduced to the
pro forma amounts indicated below:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                        March 31, 1997                 March 31, 1996
                 ---------------------------    -----------------------------
                                    Loss Per                         Loss Per
                 Net Income          Share       Net Income            Share
                 ----------          -----       ----------            -----

<S>             <C>                 <C>         <C>                   <C>    
As reported     $(1,894,554)        $ (.44)     $(1,159,821)          $ (.55)
Pro Forma       $(1,916,682)        $ (.45)     $(1,164,526)          $ (.55)
</TABLE>

         The effects of applying SFAS 123 in this pro forma disclosure are not
indicative of future 



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                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)


amounts. SFAS 123 does not apply to awards prior to Fiscal 1996 and additional
awards in the future years are anticipated.

     The fair value of each stock option is estimated on the date of grant using
the Minimum Value option-pricing model with the following assumptions: an
expected life of six years, no dividends, and risk free interest rates of 6.2%
and 6.1% for the years ended March 31, 1997 and March 31, 1996, respectively.
The fair value of options granted in the year ended March 31, 1997 and the six
months ended March 31, 1996 was $280,600 and $0.

The following table summarizes information about stock options at March 31,
1997:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                        Options Outstanding                                  Options Exercisable
                    ------------------------------------------------     ------------------------------- 
Range of                  Weighted Average
Average               Number        Contractual     Weighted Average       Number           Weighted
Exercise Prices     Outstanding        Life          Exercise Price      Exercisable      Exercise Price
---------------     -----------        ----          --------------      -----------      --------------
                                                    
<C>                   <C>              <C>               <C>               <C>                <C>  
  $0.20               124,140          6.20              $0.20              88,460            $0.20
  $1.00               302,860          9.17              $1.00              26,412            $1.00
  $4.00                50,000          9.77              $4.00                   0
                      -------             
$0.20-4.00            477,000          8.46              $1.11             114,872            $0.38
                      =======                                              =======
</TABLE>
                                                            
P. SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS AND DOMESTIC AND EXPORT SALES

   Significant Customers

     Sales to significant customers were as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                  YEAR ENDED                 SIGNIFICANT                          PERCENTAGE OF
                 MARCH 31, 1997               CUSTOMERS                  AMOUNT      REVENUES
                 --------------               ---------                  ------      --------
          <S>                                <C>                        <C>             <C>
          1997.........................      Customer A                 $515,272        28%

          1997.........................      Customer B                  460,000        25%

          1997.........................      Customer C                  274,781        15%

          1997.........................      Customer D                  227,230        12%
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                   FOR THE SIX
                  MONTHS ENDED               SIGNIFICANT                           PERCENTAGE OF
                MARCH 31, 1996                CUSTOMERS                  AMOUNT     REVENUES
                --------------                ---------                  ------     --------
                      
          <S>                                <C>                        <C>             <C>
          1996........................       Customer A                 $226,059        39%

          1996........................       Customer B                  180,000        31%
</TABLE>

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                         INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                   YEAR ENDED                SIGNIFICANT                           PERCENTAGE OF
                 SEPTEMBER 30, 1995          CUSTOMERS                  AMOUNT        REVENUES
                 ------------------          ---------                  ------        --------
          <S>                                <C>                        <C>             <C>
          1995........................       Customer A                 $225,000        18%
 
          1995........................       Customer B                  209,248        17%

          1995........................       Customer C                  197,000        16%

          1995........................       Customer D                  178,066        15%

          1994........................       Customer A                  341,052        26%

          1994........................       Customer B                  291,572        22%

          1994........................       Customer C                  198,000        15%

          1994........................       Customer D                  150,000        12%
</TABLE>

   Domestic and Export Sales

     Domestic and export sales as a percentage of revenues were as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              YEAR ENDED
                                                            MARCH 31, 1997
                                                       -------------------------
                                                         AMOUNT              %
                                                       ---------       ---------     
          <S>                                          <C>                  <C>
          Domestic...............................      $ 377,835            20%
          Europe.................................        990,808            54%
          Asia                                           484,933            26%
                                                                 ---------------
</TABLE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                           MARCH 31, 1996
                                                       -------------------------
                                                         AMOUNT              %
                                                       ---------       ---------     
          <S>                                           <C>                 <C>
          Domestic...............................       $ 37,328             6%

          Europe.................................        532,112            92%

          Asia                                            10,926             2%
                                                                 ---------------
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               YEAR ENDED
                                                          SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
                                                       -------------------------
                                                         AMOUNT              %
                                                       ---------       ---------     
          <S>                                         <C>                  <C>
          Domestic...............................     $  114,701             9%

          Europe.................................      1,095,642            90%

          Asia                                            14,680             1%
                                                                 ---------------
</TABLE>

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                         INDUSTRIAL IMAGING CORPORATION
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               YEAR ENDED
                                                          SEPTEMBER 30, 1994
                                                       -------------------------
                                                         AMOUNT              %
                                                       ---------       ---------     
          <S>                                         <C>                  <C>
          Domestic...............................       $500,545            38%

          Europe.................................        664,965            51%

          Asia                                           144,638            11%
</TABLE>

Q. OTHER EXPENSE

     Included in other expense is $171,297, which represents the cost of shares
of the Company's common stock issued in conjunction with loans made to the
Company in January and February, 1997. (See Note J).

R. MERGER EXPENSES

     The costs of the Exchange with Orbis, consisting of legal costs, printing
costs, and accounting costs amounted to $179,787, and have been included in
operating expenses. (See Note A).


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