Micronic receives second order for a laser writer for production of world€s largest photomasks

Micronic receives second order for a laser writer for production of world's largest photomasks Micronic has received its second order for a laser writer for the production of PDP display screens. The order has been placed by a customer in Korea and is worth around MSEK 30. The machine is expected to be shipped during the third quarter of 1999. "This order strengthens Micronic's position on the growing PDP market," says Ulf Sundström, sales manager. The PDP (Plasma Display Panel) is a type of flat-screen display screen that can be manufactured in very large dimensions of 40-70" across the diagonal, while still being relatively thin - approx. 100 mm. Plasma displays are primarily used for flat large-screen TVs, known as "TV on the wall". Micronic Laser Systems in brief Micronic Laser Systems is a Swedish high-tech company engaged in the development, manufacturing and marketing of a series of extremely accurate laser writers for the production of photomasks. The technology involved is known as microlithography. Micronic's systems are used by the world's leading electronics companies in the manufacturing of television and computer displays, semiconductor circuits and semiconductor packaging components. Micronic is an expanding company. In September 1997 Micronic was awarded the prestigious "Sweden - Japan Trade Award 1996" by The Swedish Trade Council. The prize is presented to companies whose activities and operations have shown the most significant business improvements and outstanding performance in the extremely competitive Japanese market. Micronic is situated in Täby, north of Stockholm and has at present three service offices: Japan, Taiwan and the US. Contact: Staffan Junel, President & CEO, phone +46 8 638 52 66 ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/03/16/20000707BIT00180/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/03/16/20000707BIT00180/bit0002.pdf