LIVERMORE, Calif. --Jan. 31, 2006--Adept Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADEP), the leading provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics and global robotics services, today announced that they have received an order for their 1,000th MotionBlox-10, which marks Adept's fastest ramp-to-volume of a controls product.
The large order from Xyratex International represents a key design win and signifies a strong endorsement of Adept's new MotionBlox-10 controls platform.Xyratex International, who were named Seagate's Outstanding Supplier in the Manufacturing Capital Equipment category in 2005, is Adept's leading OEM Integration Partner for hard disk automation solutions. Xyratex has successfully differentiated itself with its innovative, high-performing and exceptionally reliable automation solutions for media testing, certification and servo writing applications.The milestone sale of the 1000th MotionBlox-10 control platform is part of a major expansion by a leading Disk Drive manufacturer focused on the expanding market for disk drives in consumer electronics.
Adept first introduced MotionBlox-10 in early 2005 as the controls platform for the new Adept Python(TM) modules, the company's next generation family of linear mechanisms." We are pleased to be a part of Xyratex's products and success," said John Dulchinos, Vice President of Robotics for Adept Technology, Inc. "As the leading provider of automation solutions for media processing, this partnership acts as a tremendous endorsement for the value of Adept's MotionBlox-10 controls and linear module platform."" Adept has been an excellent partner," said Graham Salisbury, Vice President - Media Technologies Xyratex International, "their innovative products and responsive support have allowed us to provide solutions to meet the exciting growth opportunity for disk drives in consumer electronics."
About Xyratex
Xyratex is a leading provider of enterprise data storage subsystems and network technology. The company designs and manufactures enabling technology that provides OEM and disk drive manufacturer customers with data storage products to support high-performance storage and data communication networks. Xyratex has over 20 years of experience in research and development relating to disk drives, storage systems and high-speed communication protocols.Founded in 1994 in an MBO from IBM, and with headquarters in the UK, Xyratex has an established global base with R&D and operational facilities in Europe, the United States and South East Asia.
About Adept
Adept Technology, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets robotic systems, motion control and machine vision technology for global markets including automotive, consumer electronics, consumer goods, food, industrial tooling, medical devices, and pharmaceutical. Adept robots, controllers, and software are used for small parts assembly, material handling and packaging. Adept intelligent automation product lines include industrial robots, configurable linear modules, machine controllers for robot mechanisms and other flexible automation equipment, machine vision, and systems and applications software.
Founded in 1983, Adept Technology is the largest U.S. -based manufacturer of industrial robots.
