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Device Dynamics Selects RVSI Inspection System
POSTED 09/24/2001
Tape-and-Reel Service Provider Raises the Quality Assurance Bar
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS - September 24, 2001 - Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. (RVSI)(NASDAQ: ROBV) today said its Semiconductor Equipment Group has received an order from industry-leader Device Dynamics for an inspection system to provide quality assurance during semiconductor packing. The system has been installed in the company's facility in California. 'The capability to provide our customers with state-of-the-art, 3-D laser-based semiconductor package inspection places Device Dynamics in a superior category of tape-and-reel service providers,' states Jay Stebbins, President of Device Dynamics. 'We realized that to be the leader in the tape-and-reel market it was necessary to offer a higher level of quality assurance to our customers. This system will be a strong addition to our existing complement of RVSI tape-and-reel equipment and supports our commitment to provide the highest standards of quality assurance to our customers.'
Machine-vision-based semiconductor inspection systems are used by chip manufacturers to examine packaged integrated circuits. RVSI's systems check to ensure that leads or ball-grid arrays on finished integrated circuits meet specification, and also perform package visual inspection to find surface defects on parts. RVSI's patented, laser-based 3-D technology provides the highest quality of machine vision available for connector, lead, and ball-grid-array inspection.
'The strategic importance of this order is that during an industry downturn, we are expanding the market for our inspection systems,' said Michael Gray, Vice President - Sales and Marketing of RVSI Electronics. 'RVSI is trusted as the standard by both semiconductor device manufacturers and sub-contractors for quality assurance. With this selection, Device Dynamics is taking this standard to the tape-and-reel business. We feel this could signify a trend towards a new application for laser-based inspection.'
About RVSI
Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. (RVSI)(NASDAQ: ROBV) has the most comprehensive line of machine vision systems available today. Headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, with offices worldwide, RVSI is the world leader in vision-based semiconductor inspection and media transfer equipment. Using leading-edge technology, RVSI joins vision-enabled process equipment, high-performance optics, lighting, and advanced hardware and software to assure product quality, identify and track parts, control manufacturing processes, and ultimately enhance profits for companies worldwide. Currently serving the semiconductor, electronics, automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical and packaging industries, RVSI holds approximately 100 patents in a broad range of technologies. For more information visit www.rvsi.com or call (800) 669-5234.
About Device Dynamics
Device Dynamics is the successor to one of the longest-established marking and demarking services in Silicon Valley and has inherited a tradition of immediate customer service, strict QA procedures, and excellent quality. Headquartered in San Jose, California, with subsidiary operations in the Philippines and Singapore, Device Dynamics provides tape-and-reel, scan, condition, bake-and-dry pack, mark, or demark needs, from the largest high-volume production run to the smallest or most specialized test lot. For more information visit www.devicedynamics.com or call (408) 943-0140.
Forward Looking Statements
Except for the historical information herein, certain matters discussed in this release include forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary significantly based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to: the historical cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry, risks in products and technology development, market acceptance of new products and continuing product demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing, changing economic conditions, both here and abroad, timely development and release of new products, strategic suppliers and customers, the effect of the company's accounting policies and other risk factors detailed in the Company's most recent registration statement, annual report on Form 10-K and 10K/A, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
For further information contact:
Neal H. Sanders
(781) 302-2439
RVSI
5 Shawmut Road
Canton, MA 02021
Tel: 781-302-2439 Fax: 781-302-2440