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To: Alan Gallaspy who wrote (1038)	10/23/2000 10:13:35 PM
From: Proud_Infidel	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1214

I received an email from someone working in the SCE sector asking me to post this: Intrabay Automation, Inc. Launches Most Comprehensive Automation System for 200mm and 300mm Semiconductor Facilities October 11, 2000 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PACIFIC GROVE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 10, 2000 via NewsEdge Corporation - iA-Fab(TM) Offers Manufacturers Breakthrough Price Structure, Guaranteed Performance and Fastest Delivery Time Intrabay Automation, Inc.(TM), a leader in automation systems that empower semiconductor manufacturers to optimize profitability and increase return on investment, today announced the release of iA-Fab, an advanced automation system that stores, retrieves, transports and tracks valuable work-in-process throughout the fabrication facility. With iA-Fab, semiconductor manufacturers receive a full automation system that is faster, more reliable and half the cost of traditional automation systems. Unlike other automation systems, iA-Fab can be delivered in less than 18 weeks. iA-Fab includes: -- Twenty 40-position wafer lot stockers. -- One thousand feet of the automatic Monorail Transport System. -- Five trains, each with a 6-box capacity. -- Guaranteed performance and highest reliability in the industry. -- Ease of use and maintenance: 15 minutes to repair on all components. -- Delivery in 18 weeks or less. The current industry standard for delivering a traditional automation system is 6 to 14 months. -- Priced under $4 million. Competitive industry price for a comparable system is currently $9 to 12 million. "iA-Fab is so cost effective that semiconductor manufacturers can effectively replace manual systems, like pushcarts and wire racks," said Paul Whalen, President and CEO of Intrabay Automation, Inc. "Intrabay Automation is well positioned to cater to the growing need of semiconductor manufacturers to reduce costs and increase productivity. Our plug and play architecture, along with our buying power and manufacturability, enables us to generate great economies of scale." Intrabay Automation's stockers and automatic Monorail Transport System are built on the foundation of proven particle isolation technology, in combination with the most reliable, advanced robotics known in the industry. iA-Fab offers manufacturers for the first time ever: breakthrough pricing and deliverability with guaranteed high performance. In an industry where 60% of the semiconductor fabrication facilities still rely on manual tracking and distribution of valuable work-in-process, Intrabay Automation enables all manufacturers to choose automated material handling. About Intrabay Automation, Inc. Intrabay Automation, Inc. (iA), is a privately held, Silicon Valley based provider of advanced factory automation solutions that enable semiconductor manufacturers to fully automate the storage, retrieval, tracking, and transport of wafers and reticles throughout the manufacturing process. With iA's automation systems, manufacturers can find a fab within their fab through improved productivity and maximized profitability. A process flow, which now takes 50 days, can take just 25 days with iA's industry proven automation systems. Intrabay Automation competes in the semiconductor factory automation market, like PRI Automation (NASDAQ: PRIA); Asyst Technologies (NASDAQ: ASYT); Brooks Automation (NASDAQ: BRKS); and Daifuku of Japan. With unique features like plug and play options and high-speed storage and retrieval, iA-Fab positions Intrabay Automation solidly within this market. For more information, visit Intrabay Automation online at intrabayautomation.com. individual.com