Micronic receives order for an LRS15000 laser pattern generator from Asian customer

TABY, Sweden – March 31, 2006 – Micronic Laser Systems AB (Stockholm Exchange’s “O list”: MICR), a leading global supplier of laser pattern generators for photomasks, today received order for an LRS15000 laser pattern generator from an Asian customer.

“The display market remains strong with the most significant growth in the LCD TV area,” said Sven Lofquist, president and CEO of Micronic. “The LRS15000 system meets the technological requirements for latest-generation display fabs, which mainly manufacture LCD TVs. Photomask makers require additional capacity to meet strong demand and shorten photomask lead times, and thus continue their expansion. Company contact: Sven Lofquist President & CEO Tel: +46 8 638 52 00 sven.lofquist@micronic.se Agency contact: Luz Rodriguez Loomis Group, Inc Tel: +33 1 58 18 59 30 rodriguezl@loomisgroup.com