(EMAILWIRE.COM, April 07, 2008 ) Pittsburgh, PA – Aerotech announces its latest product, the SolarScribe Photovoltaic Panel Scribing System, the most advanced photovoltaic panel scribing system available. The SolarScribe provides Aerotech’s singular outstanding performance and versatility, and features both mechanical and air-bearing versions of split-axis and gantry-style systems for maximum application flexibility.

The SolarScribe offers all of these features:

• High-performance, noncontact, direct-drive linear motors

• High speed (up to 3 m/s)

• ≤1 nm linear resolution

• Turnkey drive and control electronics

This photovoltaic scribing solution has been designed by Aerotech to meet a variety of customer needs, and includes options like Z and theta correction axes, multi-head scan axes, and machine base/isolation systems. With its performance optimized design that provides maximum throughput and tight control of geometric characteristics like dynamic straightness, and advanced control architecture (Aerotech’s Automation 3200 control system), SolarScribe offers the high performance customers require.

“We are excited to add the SolarScribe Photovoltaic Panel Scribing System to our already great line of products. This photovoltaic scribing system has an optimized design to maximize throughput, giving our customers a higher performing product to provide them with a competitive advantage. We look forward to offering such high quality solutions in order to maintain a greater market share in this industry,” states Steve A. Botos, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Aerotech, Inc.

Aerotech, a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance motion control and positioning systems, is “Dedicated to the Science of Motion.” Aerotech manufactures motion control systems that provide the highest accuracy and throughput, starting with their best-in-class motion components that comprise the foundation of each Aerotech motion control product. Since Aerotech delivers the lowest cost of ownership and the best return on investment, it’s no wonder that they have led the motion control industry for over 35 years. Aerotech’s product line offers the depth and breadth that makes them the one-stop motion control supplier of choice.

When customers visit the Aerotech.com Web site they will find motion controller solutions to fit most any requirement. The Aerotech product line includes stages, amplifiers, drive racks, linear motors, rotary motors, and more. Customers can access complete product descriptions, CAD drawings, manuals, and can request a product quote on the Aerotech.com site.

About Aerotech

Since 1970, Aerotech has designed and manufactured high performance motion control and positioning systems. Aerotech’s motion control systems provide customers in industry, government, science, and research institutions around the world with optimum performance for semiconductor and flat panel, photovoltaics, photonics, automotive, medical device and life sciences, laser processing, military/aerospace, electronic manufacturing, data storage, and other demanding applications requiring high precision, high throughput motion solutions.

For more information on Aerotech’s motion control and photovoltaic systems, please contact:

John Lindell
Product Manager
Semiconductor Automation Group
Aerotech, Inc.
412-967-6457
jlindell@aerotech.com
http://www.aerotech.com

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