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To: SecularBull who wrote (651)	2/2/2000 11:18:00 AM
From: Mark Oliver	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 723

ESI Receives Order in Excess of $5 Million From Walsin Technology Corporation February 2, 2000 09:04 AM PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. ESIO announced today a multiple-unit order for its multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) production equipment from Walsin Technology Corporation (WTC). The systems are scheduled to ship to WTC's facilities in Taiwan during the next six months. (Photo: newscom.com ) "ESI's Model 3300 gives Walsin the capacity increases we need as we expand to meet our customers needs," said Peter Chu, WTC President. "ESI consistently delivers cost-effective production equipment as we move to new product size and throughput requirements." The order includes ESI's Model 3300 multi-function MLCC tester, which will provide WTC added capacity for the production of 0603 and 0402 parts. Statements in this press release may include forward looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to materially differ, either better or worse, from those discussed. Such risks and uncertainties are numerous and are identified in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and interim reports on Form 10-Q. About Walsin Technology Corporation WTC has been involved in the research and development, manufacture and sale of passive components since 1985. At present, Walsin is one of the major suppliers of Surface Mount Multi-Layer Chip Capacitors (MLCCs) and Positive Temperature Coefficient Resistors (PTCRs) in Taiwan. About ESI ESI, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, designs and manufactures sophisticated products used around the world in electronics manufacturing including: laser manufacturing systems for semiconductor yield improvement; production and test equipment for the manufacture of surface mount ceramic capacitors; laser trim systems for precise electrical tuning of circuits; precision laser and mechanical drilling systems for electronic interconnection; and machine vision systems. Electro Scientific Industries is traded on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol, "ESIO." ESI's Web site is esi.com. SOURCE Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.