Alliance Provides Enhanced Features and Support for Adept DigitalWorkcell, CimStation Robotics and Production PILOT SoftwareAdept Technology, Inc. (OTCBB:ADTK), a leading manufacturer of flexible automation for the automotive, telecommunications, electronics, fiber optic, semiconductor and life sciences industries, today announced a strategic alliance with Applied Computing & Engineering (AC&E) for 3D factory simulation software. AC&E will provide Adept customers with software enhancements and direct support for Adept Digital Workcell, CimStation Robotics, and Production PILOT software products."This strategic alliance combines the strength of Adept's automation hardware and controls expertise with AC&E's expertise in simulation software development and support," said John Dulchinos, vice president of sales for Adept Technology. "Together, Adept and AC&E will continue to pioneer key simulation technologies for designing, programming, and optimizing factory automation, furthering our vision of rapid deployment automation.""AC&E has worked closely with Adept since 1989, and this partnership further validates the success of our relationship," said Yash Khandhia, technical director of Applied Computing & Engineering. "We have always recognized the strength of Adept's simulation products, and look forward to building on them to deliver the next generation of these proven software products to Adept customers, together with the world-class customer support for which AC&E is best known."Adept Digital Workcell and CimStation Robotics are powerful simulation and off-line programming applications that allow customers to build high-fidelity 3D simulation models of their robot work cells, and test the virtual robots for cycle time, reach, and clearance while generating final programs for the robots. These simulation tools allow customers to dramatically reduce the number of hardware design iterations and engineering change orders, slashing the time it takes to concept and implement robot automation. Adept Digital Workcell is ideal for discrete assembly, material handling, packaging and pick-and-place applications in a wide range of industries. CimStation Robotics is a powerful tool for robotic spot welding and painting applications, as well as general robot simulation and design, and is popular in the automotive and aerospace industries.Production PILOT is a unique suite of simulation products that spans the entire product life cycle, from evaluating early-stage product designs for ease of assembly, to assessing manufacturing processes and factory flow, to final lay out and programming of detailed factory automation. Production PILOT introduces manufacturing considerations into the earliest stages of product design where total product cost can be most influenced, giving manufacturers a strategic advantage by saving both time and money when bringing new products to market.Applied Computing & Engineering Ltd. is a leading supplier of computer-based simulation technology within engineering design and manufacture. The company has built up an enviable reputation for customer care and support over nearly 20 years of operating in this high technology area. The skills of highly motivated engineering and computing staff within the company extend from manufacturing, with Robotics simulation, to design analysis using sophisticated numerical modeling techniques (including Finite Element Methods and Computational Fluid Dynamics). Founded in 1987, Applied Computing & Engineering Ltd. has delivered simulation solutions to major organizations including Boeing, Airbus Industries, Rolls Royce, Siemens, SNCF, AstraZeneca, Aventis Pharma, SAAB, Jaguar and Nissan as well as several Formula One teams. More information is available at www.acel.co.uk.Adept Technology designs, manufactures and markets factory automation components and systems for the automotive, telecommunications, semiconductor, fiber optic, food and durable goods industries throughout the world. Adept's robots, controllers, and software products are used for small parts assembly, material handling and ultra precision process applications. Our intelligent automation product lines include industrial robots, configurable linear modules, flexible feeders, semiconductor process components, nanopositioners, machine controllers for robot mechanisms and other flexible automation equipment, machine vision, systems and software, application software, and simulation software. Founded in 1983, Adept is America's largest manufacturer of industrial robots. More information is available at www.adept.com.This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could vary for a number of reasons, including but not limited to, the potential delays associated with the development and introduction of new products or software releases; rapid technological change within the company's industry; and the potential that our new or existing products may contain defects, errors or performance problems.For a discussion of additional risk factors relating to Adept's business, see Adept's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2002, as amended, and Adept's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended September 28, 2002, as amended, December 28, 2002, as amended, and March 29, 2003, including the discussion in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained therein.The Adept logo is a registered trademark of Adept Technology, Inc. Adept is a trademark of Adept Technology. All other trademarks are owned by their respective companies.
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