Micronic receives order for an MP80+ System from U.S. Customer

TABY, Sweden – May 4, 2006 – Micronic Laser Systems AB (Stockholm Exchange’s “O list”: MICR), a leading global supplier of laser pattern generators for photomasks, said today it received an order for an MP80+ multi purpose system from a customer in the United States.

“The MP80+ system, recognized as an industry standard, is designed for a wide variety of applications ranging from packaging to displays,” said Sven Lofquist, president and CEO of Micronic. “The system offers high resolution, high throughput and the flexibility to print on a wide variety of substrates.” 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