ACT Aurora Control Technologies Provides Operational Update

ACT Aurora Control Technologies Corp. (TSX VENTURE:ACU) ("Aurora"), a leader in
inline measurement and control technology for the photovoltaic manufacturing
industry is pleased to provide a year-end overview and operational update.


The $80 billion photovoltaic industry is now emerging from a two-year period of
restructuring due to excess production capacity. During this period, investments
in production equipment declined dramatically. Despite this challenging
environment, in 2013 Aurora made great strides. The company's first product, the
Decima CD (TM) was successfully completed and tested by an industry leader, and
the company built visibility and strong market positioning for commercial
development. Industry analysts are now projecting that 2014 will be a growth
year for photovoltaic production equipment suppliers. With our investments
during 2013, Aurora is well positioned to benefit as we look ahead.


Significant highlights for 2013 include:



--  Completed the Decima CD inline measurement product. The Decima CD is an
    industry first, using our patent-pending technology to rapidly and
    accurately measure a solar cell's critical quality parameters in the
    presence of production line noise and variations. 
--  Achieved CE certification for the Decima CD. 
--  Completed successful testing of the Decima CD, and achieved
    qualification as a supplier, by a top-tier solar cell and module
    manufacturer, Hanwha Q CELLS. 
--  Advanced our research and development on expanded Decima measurement
    technology and applications, in cooperation with industry partners and
    ISC Konstanz. 
--  Aurora's Decima technology was successfully used in industrial research
    presented by ISC Konstanz at the prestigious EU PVSEC conference in
    September. 
--  Established a global market partnership with Jonas & Redmann, a pre-
    eminent German mechanical engineering company that has built and
    installed production line automation for solar energy manufacturers
    worldwide. 
--  SEMI's PV Group, the pre-eminent global industry association for
    photovoltaic equipment and product manufacturers invited Aurora to
    present at the "PV Fab Managers Forum", their flagship annual event for
    manufacturing executives. As a result of this, Aurora established a
    visible role in the body that defines and publishes the annual "roadmap"
    for manufacturing technology and processes in the industry. 
--  Established a market partnership for China with SIBCO, a company that
    engineers and commissions production line technology for solar energy
    and semiconductor manufacturers, including some of the largest
    manufacturers in the industry. 



In summary, over the past year Aurora has made significant progress in
establishing its capabilities during a turbulent time for the solar energy
industry. We have completed our flagship product and proven it at one of the
solar industry's leaders, developed strong partnerships with complementary
production equipment and engineering companies to broaden our market reach, and
built the company's visibility such that we are now invited to participate in
setting industry directions. With all of this as a basis, and with the industry
now regaining balance after a period of restructuring, we are well-positioned in
the photovoltaic market as we look forward into 2014.


About Aurora:

ACT Aurora Control Technologies Corp. develops, manufactures and markets inline
measurement systems for the photovoltaic industry. Headquartered in North
Vancouver, Canada, and founded by experienced leaders in process measurement,
semiconductor manufacturing and industrial automation, the Company's inline,
real-time measurement and control products provide photovoltaic cell
manufacturers with the means to lower production costs and increase
profitability. The Company's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and
trade under the symbol "ACU".


For more information, visit Aurora's website at www.auroracontrol.com.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.


Some statements in this news release contain forward-looking information. These
statements address future events and conditions and, as such, involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual
results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future
results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the statements. The
Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
ACT Aurora Control Technologies Corp.
Gordon Deans, P.Eng.
President & CEO
+1 (778) 241-5000
info@auroracontrol.com
www.auroracontrol.com
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