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To: niek who wrote (1369)	3/29/2007 12:29:17 PM
From: niek	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 43588

MP3 market sees boom EE Times 03/28/2007 SAN JOSE, Calif. — Portable Media Players (PMP)/MP3 players are expected to more than double in terms of shipments between 2005 and 2011, according to iSuppli Corp. Global PMP/MP3 player unit shipments will rise to 268.6 million units in 2011, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13 percent from 128.7 million units in 2005, iSuppli predicts. In 2007, player shipments are expected to rise to 216.9 million units, up 21.8 percent from 178.1 million in 2006. Global PMP/MP3 factory revenue will rise to $21.5 billion by 2011, expanding at a CAGR of 7.4 percent from $14 billion in 2005. PMP/MP3 revenue this year will rise to $20.6 billion, up 14.4 percent from $18 billion in 2006. ''A major driving factor behind this growth is the fact that PMP/MP3 players take advantage of the Internet more than other consumer electronic devices, giving users the ability to quickly and easily sample, acquire and share media,'' said Chris Crotty, senior analyst for consumer electronics at iSuppli, in a statement . ''Other reasons for the rapid market expansion include the expanding catalog of available content and component cost reductions that are making the players more affordable for consumers.''

To: niek who wrote (1369)	3/29/2007 12:35:36 PM
From: etchmeister	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 43588

Let's not forget the mother of all fabs... there is a strong push for high density NAND applications Asyst's Automated Material Handling System Selected by Toshiba for Its Latest 300MM Fab in Yokkaichi, Japan Monday March 5, 6:00 am ET FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Asyst Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASYT - News), a leading supplier of integrated automation systems that enhance semiconductor and flat panel display manufacturing productivity, announced today that Asyst's automated material handling system (AMHS) has been selected for Toshiba's newest Fab 4 in Yokkaichi, Japan. The Toshiba system is expected to include significant segments of Asyst's next-generation conveyor technology for high-capacity material transport. ADVERTISEMENT Installation of the system is expected to begin in the spring of 2007. When Fab 4 reaches its expected full production of NAND flash memory, it will be Asyst's largest semiconductor AMHS project ever. The company's largest semiconductor project to date is Toshiba's Fab 3, which currently is expanding to full capacity. Steve Schwartz, chair and CEO of Asyst, said, "Toshiba is one of the world's largest and most technically advanced electronics manufacturers and has been a key customer for many years. We are delighted that our AMHS system was selected by Toshiba because of our experience in Fab 3 and our commitment to reduce cost and increase efficiency in both Fabs 3 and 4. Because of this, they have entrusted us with total responsibility for wafer transport, storage, and tool loading in their newest and largest factory. Coupled with our high penetration of IsoPort(TM) loadports and AdvanTag(TM) RFID systems at Toshiba, this AMHS win validates Asyst's market leadership in 300mm fab automation and in the rapidly growing 300mm market in Japan." About Asyst: Asyst Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated automation solutions that enable semiconductor and flat panel display (FPD) manufacturers to increase manufacturing productivity and protect investments in materials during manufacturing. The company offers a broad range of 200mm, 300mm and FPD solutions that enable the safe transfer of material and information between process equipment and the fab line throughout the fabrication process, while reducing damage caused by human, environmental, mechanical and chemical factors. Encompassing isolation systems, work-in-process materials management, substrate-handling robotics, automated transport and loading systems, and connectivity automation software, Asyst's modular, interoperable solutions allow chip and FPD manufacturers as well as original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs, to select and employ the value-assured, hands-off manufacturing capabilities that best suit their needs. Asyst's homepage is asyst.com "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Except for statements of historical fact, the statements in this press release are forward-looking. Such statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. These factors include, but are not limited to: customer delay, reduction, or cancellation of planned projects, bookings, or opportunities (and thus the delay, reduction or cancellation in our anticipated bookings or revenue); delays in customer acceptance of systems, which could lead to a delay in our expected revenues or cash collections; potential competitive pressures, which could lead to losses in market share or price reductions by us; our ability to reduce costs and increase efficiency in our new AMHS product offerings; and other factors more fully detailed in the company's annual report on Form 10-K and 10-K/A as amended for the year ended March 31, 2006, and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Asyst is a registered trademark and IsoPort and AdvanTag are trademarks of Asyst Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.