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Mouser Electronics Joins 3M Touch Systems Distributor Network

Business Wire, Feb 11, 2008

METHUEN, Mass. -- 3M Touch Systems, Inc., a wholly-own subsidiary of the 3M Company and a leading innovator and manufacturer of touch technology, introduces today Mouser Electronics as its newest authorized North American distributor for MicroTouch([TM]) touch sensors and electronics. Mouser, known for its rapid introduction of new products and technologies to electronic design engineers, will be offering popular screen sizes of MicroTouch ClearTek([TM]) II and ToughTouch II surface capacitive touch sensors and the broad array of EX II capacitive touch electronics and SC Series resistive touch electronics via the quarterly Mouser Electronics catalog and its on-line store at www.mouser.com.

"Mouser Electronics is well known for providing design engineers quick delivery of the components they need for creating next generation products," said Chris Tsourides, business unit manager, 3M Touch Systems. "We're confident that Mouser will help add another dimension to making MicroTouch products available to a broader range of engineers."

"Our engineering customers require rapid introduction of the newest products and technologies for their design projects," said Mike Scott, Mouser vice president of Active Products. "By adding these new products to our linecard, we're able to offer our customers complete design solutions and quickly introduce 3M's MicroTouch brand name to a previously untapped segment of the engineering community."

3M Touch Systems provides fast, reliable and accurate touch products to customers worldwide under the "MicroTouch" brand. Popular interactive applications include casino gaming, retail point of sale, foodservice, hospitality, self-service, mobile handheld, and interactive digital signage. For more information about MicroTouch products, visit www.3M.com/touch.> About Mouser Electronics

Mouser Electronics, Inc. is an electronic component distributor, focused on the rapid introduction of new products and technologies to electronic design engineers. Mouser.com features over 900,000 products online from more than 335 manufacturers. Mouser's 1,900 page catalog is published every 90 days, providing designers with up-to-date data on the components now available for the next generation of electronic devices. Mouser ships globally to over 280,000 customers in 170 countries from its 432,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in Mansfield, Texas. For more information, visit www.mouser.com.

About 3M Touch Systems, Inc.

3M Touch Systems Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of 3M, operates globally and reports through 3M Electro and Communications Business, headquartered in Austin, TX. For more information, visit www.3M.com/touch.> About 3M

A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M's core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms - often in combination - to a wide array of customer needs. With $23 billion in sales, 3M employs 75,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries. For more information, including the latest product and technology news, visit www.3M.com

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