ESI Unleashes High-Performance Micromachining System & Secures First Multi-System Order

Business Wire,  June 24, 2008  

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PORTLAND, Ore. -- Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:ESIO), a leading provider of world-class photonic and laser systems for micro-engineering applications, today announced that its newest dual-beam, high-power micromachining system is commercially available. ESI has already received a multi-system order for its new Model 5800 laser system, which will be employed for machining very high-quality micro features on a broad array of materials including semiconductors, ceramics, metals, polymers, solar cells and glass.

ESI interconnect & micromachining product group director, Jeffrey Albelo, explained, "The deployment of this new laser technology is a prime example of how ESI is executing on its product roadmap. We are leveraging core competencies into adjacent applications. By utilizing a dual-beam fiber laser system, equipped with high speed digital galvanometers, we can now micromachine features and materials that were previously unavailable to our customers. This opens the door for opportunities in fields such as automotive, solar, consumer electronics, and other industrial applications. We are thrilled at the prospect of working with new customers in these areas as we bring a robust array of micromachining tools to market."

Features

ESI's state-of-the-art Model 5800 dual-beam laser system micromachines very high-quality micro features in semiconductor, metallic, solar, ceramic and glass applications. The Model 5800 incorporates two high-power fiber lasers specifically designed for industrial use. By utilizing the patented Compound Beam Positioner with seven axes of coordinated motion control, there is no stepping time and no abutment errors involved during machining. The Model 5800 system is equipped with programmable spacing between the two beams, which results in optimal machining speed. The combined effect of the high-power fiber laser and field-proven compound beam positioner provides maximum flexibility and the best possible cost-of-ownership (CoO), and makes the Model 5800 an ideal tool for mass production of both micro and macro features.

About ESI, Inc.

ESI is a pioneer and leading supplier of world-class photonics and laser systems that help its microelectronics customers achieve compelling yield and productivity gains. The company's industry-leading, application-specific products enhance electronic-device performance in three key sectors--semiconductors, components and electronic interconnect--by enabling precision fine-tuning of device microfeatures in high-volume manufacturing environments. Founded in 1944, ESI is headquartered in Portland, Ore. More information is available at www.esi.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements concerning the timing of systems shipments. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that may affect the forward-looking statements include: the relative strength and volatility of the electronics industry -- which is dependent on many factors including component prices, global economic strength and political stability, and overall demand for electronic devices (such as capacitors) used in computers, flat panel displays, automotive applications, and video games; the risk that customer orders may be canceled or delayed; and the risk of manufacturing, supply or shipment disruptions or delays.

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