CONFIRMING STATEMENT

      This Statement confirms that the undersigned has authorized and
designated Gregory DePardo, Gregory Woods and Matthew Cook to execute and file
on the undersigned's behalf all Forms 3, 4, and 5 and any and all other
reports, notices, communications and documents (including any amendments
thereto)(collectively, "Reports") that the undersigned may be required to file
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a result of or relating to
the acquisition, ownership, management or disposition of AstroNova, Inc.
securities.  The authority of Gregory DePardo, Gregory Woods and Matthew Cook
under this Statement shall continue until the earlier of the date on which
the undersigned is no longer required to file any Reports with regard to the
undersigned's ownership of or transactions in such securities, unless earlier
revoked in writing.  The undersigned acknowledges that Gregory DePardo, Gregory
Woods and Matthew Cook are not assuming any of the undersigned's
responsibilities to comply with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934.

Dated: January 20, 2022

/s/ David Smith
David Smith