Robotic Vision Systems Inc. Gets 40th Order for New Semiconductor Handling System

Business Wire, July 27, 1999

CANTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 27, 1999--

Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. (RVSI) (NASDAQ:595 family of semiconductor handling and inspec The 40th unit was ordered last week by a majorfrom tubes to tape or from trays to tape. Typica, Chairman and CEO of RVSI, said the product fantrol manufacturing processes, and ultimately enhance profits for companies worldwide. Currently serving the semiconductor, electronics, automotive, pharmaceutical and packaging industries, RVSI has the most comprehensive line of machine vision systems available today. Headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, with offices worldwide, RVSI holds more than 100 patents in a broad range of technologies. For more information visit www.rvsi.com or call (800) 646-6664. Additional information for shareholders

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