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To: Ian@SI who wrote (483)	10/30/1998 5:11:00 PM
From: vinh pham	Respond to of 723

ESI Announces a $3.7 Million Order from Hua Hong NEC Electronics for Memory Yield Improvement Systems Portland, Oregon (October 30, 1998) -- Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESIO) today announced a $3.7 million order from Hua Hong NEC Electronics Company Ltd. of Shanghai for ESI's Model 9275 Memory Yield Improvement Systems. Hua Hong NEC is a joint venture between Hua Hong Electronics of Shanghai, China and NEC Electronics of Tokyo, Japan. The systems will be shipped over the next twelve months to HH NEC's new facility in Shanghai, China, with the first two units shipping in November. The 9275's will be used by HH NEC to produce 64mb DRAM products. This order demonstrates the value of the 9275 system in production of advanced generation poly-silicon link structures in memory products. “HH NEC's selection of ESI to supply memory yield improvement systems continues NEC's long standing relationship with ESI around the world," said Takeyama Hirohiko, Purchasing Department Planning Manager for NEC. "In establishing the new Shanghai fab we sought out the best-in-class production tools for current and future production needs and, over the years ESI has demonstrated the ability to offer both the most productive and innovative solutions for memory repair.” ESI's Model 9275 specifically addresses the need to increase yields on 200mm wafers. It provides the smallest spot size and positioning accuracy available to repair increasingly smaller memory devices and a laser pulse rate up to 15% faster than previous models. 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 interconnect; 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

To: Ian@SI who wrote (483)	11/6/1998 1:34:00 AM
From: vinh pham	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 723

DEK Printing Machines, Ltd. Selects ESI Vision PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESIO - news) announced the signing of a multi-year OEM agreement with DEK Printing Machines, Ltd. Under the agreement, ESI will supply vision technology for DEK's model 248 and 260 screen printers. ''ESI was selected because of their unique combination of electronics industry expertise and machine vision technology,'' said John Yerger, Director of Operations for DEK. ''ESI's hardware-independent vision solution will allow us to reduce cost and improve performance, helping DEK to maintain its position as the highest value screen printers available in the market.'' ESI will supply a set of screen printer-specific software modules designed to take full advantage of the increasing power of a standard PC. The technology provides DEK a platform for future upgrades as new features and improved performance modules are released. About DEK DEK Printing Machines Ltd., a member of the Dover Technologies group of companies, provides state-of-the-art precision screen printer systems and pre-placement process solutions to the electronic assembly market. This is an environment that demands high levels of accuracy, automation and process control. Fulfilling this demand involves more than merely building and delivering machines; DEK is deeply involved in studying and refining the pre-placement process. DEK's web site is dek.com. 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 interconnect; 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.