Newport to Showcase Latest Scientific Research Solutions at Photonics West 200613 January 2006
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 10 -- Newport Corp. (Nasdaq: NEWP), a premier global supplier of solutions to make, manage, and measure light(SM), today announced that it will unveil several new product technologies at Photonics West 2006, to be held January 24-26 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, CA. "With this expansive introduction of technologies, Newport will once again demonstrate its unique position as the only photonics company capable of supplying the full range of light sources, optical components, vibration control solutions, motion control systems, and photonic instrumentation essential for better, faster results in today's cutting-edge research," said Robert G. Deuster, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Newport.
"For years, Newport has continued to introduce state-of-the-art laser and photonic technologies that have enabled our customers to pioneer new innovations in cutting-edge applications such as ultrafast research, analytical chemistry, genomics, drug development and homeland security," Deuster added. "For example, our ultrafast laser customers have successfully made breakthrough discoveries in fields such as physics, biology and medicine. They have developed ways to improve cardiac stents by micromachining with lasers, and have also introduced new methods of rendering three-dimensional images of brain tissue to help find ways of combating Alzheimer's disease. For homeland security, Newport's products have enabled researchers to develop new techniques using terahertz imaging such as security screening, powder or bacteria classification, and detection of explosives, as well as for scanning for asbestos and radiation contamination. At this year's Photonics West show, we will showcase our latest innovative solutions that help these leading researchers solve real-world problems."
Making Light
At Photonics West, Newport will announce significant performance upgrades to its industry-leading Mai Tai(R) HP laser. Introduced in 1999, Newport's Mai Tai Ti:sapphire oscillator products have been used for a variety of research applications, from general spectroscopy to multiphoton microscopy. With its leading performance specifications, experienced support team, and largest installed base of any laser of its type, the Mai Tai remains the laser family of choice for basic research and biological imaging. The Mai Tai HP was introduced last summer at Laser 2005 in Munich, and Newport has continued to improve the laser's performance, making it the laser of choice for many research applications.
In addition to announcing the upgrades to the Mai Tai HP, Newport will unveil its new Explorer(TM) diode-pumped solid state laser system. This new laser, targeted at the life and health sciences market, offers higher performance and greater reliability than nitrogen lasers, which until now have been the traditional choice for bioinstrumentation used in applications such as laser microdissection. Deuster noted, "This new laser has the potential to become the technology of choice for driving improvements in established as well as emerging applications in analytical chemistry, genomics, drug development and forensics."
Managing Light
A worldwide leader in vibration control systems, Newport also will showcase its SmartTable-UT(TM), the world's first and only upgradeable optical table. Deuster explained, "Many customers have readily adopted our new SmartTable technology and, as a result, have been able to achieve levels of system performance from their experiment setups that simply cannot be achieved using other systems. Examples we've seen to date include better sensitivity from atomic force microscopes, improved stability in laser cavities and more detailed photonic imaging used by leading biologists and chemists who are searching for advanced treatments for ailments such as Parkinson's disease. By combining our leading vibration control technology with many of our motion control solutions such as our NewStep(TM) family and NanoPZ(TM) actuators, researchers can benefit from more micro-automation and achieve better, faster results."
The company will also introduce several new optics and optical components that are designed to provide leading performance at the price points that customers demand. Two excellent examples are the company's new VALUMAX(TM) opto-mechanical components and Newport's new high-performance half-inch SUPREMA(R) mounts for ultrafast systems. "We continue to enhance our product offering in both optics and in optical mounts," continued Deuster. "While Newport has always been known for delivering high-performance solutions such as our new SUPREMA mounts, we have also significantly enhanced our line of high-value products. Nowhere is this more evident than with our new VALUMAX product family. Using new manufacturing processes and materials, we are able to deliver the performance our customers expect at an even more affordable price."
Measuring Light
Continuing its tradition of providing innovative, high-performance power and energy measurement solutions, Newport is also introducing the 1935-C Series of optical meters. Newport's new family of power and energy meters delivers a powerful combination of features, performance and versatility that was previously unavailable from similar products. "For more than a decade, Newport has designed and delivered the industry's most innovative optical meters and we believe that our 1935-C series represents the flagship instrument for any photonic application," added Deuster.
Newport will also debut its Helios transient absorption spectrometer. The system is an excellent choice for research areas such as photophysics, photochemistry, photobiology, cell biology, materials science, nano-science, transient spectrometry, and many other applications where researchers study intra-molecular processes including electronic deactivation, intersystem crossing, vibrational relaxation, internal conversion, and intra-molecular electron transfer.
Deuster concluded, "We are looking forward to unveiling these and many other solutions at Photonics West. We believe that these new products will help our customers improve both their ongoing and future research projects, and we are very excited to be their single-source provider of innovative solutions to make, manage, and measure light."
About Newport Corporation
Newport Corporation is a leading global supplier of advanced-technology products and systems to the semiconductor, communications, electronics, research and life and health sciences markets. The company provides components and integrated subsystems to manufacturers of semiconductor processing equipment, biomedical instrumentation and medical devices, advanced automated assembly and test systems to manufacturers of communications and electronics devices, and a broad array of high-precision systems, components and instruments to commercial, academic and government customers worldwide. Newport's innovative solutions leverage its expertise in high-power semiconductor, solid-state and ultrafast lasers, photonics instrumentation, precision robotics and automation, sub-micron positioning systems, vibration isolation and optical subsystems to enhance the capabilities and productivity of its customers' manufacturing, engineering and research applications. Newport is part of the Standard & Poor's Midcap 400 Index and the Russell 2000 Index.
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This news release contains forward-looking statements, including without limitation the statements made by Robert G. Deuster, regarding the future success of our products. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "estimate" or "continue" or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Although Newport believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that the results contemplated in forward-looking statements will be realized. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking information included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by Newport or any other person that Newport's objectives or plans will be achieved. Newport undertakes no obligation to revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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