Scientific Technologies (NASDAQ:STIZ)
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Scientific Technologies Incorporated (Nasdaq:STIZ), a
leading North American provider of automation safeguarding technology,
introduced the OptoShield OS3100 Laser Light Safety Scanner -- an
advanced area guarding scanner which employs laser light to monitor
entry into a user-configurable safety detection zone and send a stop
signal to a guarded machine. The scanner can be used to protect
personnel from stationary hazardous machinery, such as work cells,
robot stations and internal press guarding or moving equipment, such
as automated guided vehicles and transfer carts. With a detection
radius of 15 meters, the OptoShield can also be use in security
applications for the detection of intruders into a user-defined
security zone.
According to a January, 2005 report issued by Venture Development
Corporation on the estimated $250 million North American market for
machine safeguarding equipment, laser scanners represent the second
highest expected product growth segment, by percentage, in the
safeguarding equipment market from 2004 to 2007. According to VDC, on
a global basis, laser scanners are expected to be an estimated $90
million product segment by 2007.
"We believe the introduction of the OptoShield represents an
important product and underlying technology for STI in our quest to be
a 'one-stop' supplier of automation safeguarding products and
services," commented Joseph J. Lazzara, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Scientific Technologies, Inc ("STI"). "Safety laser
scanners are an important tool for the resolution of area guarding
problems around machinery and automatic guided vehicles."
Designed and manufactured in the United States by STI, the
OptoShield OS3100 is in stock and available for immediate customer
deliveries. STI has been issued five patents on the OS3100.
Intuitive configuration software facilitates easy navigation and
user set-up, allowing the OptoShield to be user configured in a large
number of area guarding arrangements. The OptoShield introduces
significant advancements over similar types of sensors with advanced
diagnostic communications and superior interface options. OptoShield
provides diagnostic features not typically available in safety
scanners. These features include a two-digit numeric display, four
standard LED status indicators and patented Intrusion Indicators that
identify where the safety zone is encroached without the need for
difficult diagnostic searches and an external computer display.
OptoShield is an excellent choice for safeguarding hazardous work
cells, transfer lines, robot stations, internal press guarding,
irregular shaped or changing areas and automated guided vehicles.
About Scientific Technologies Inc.
Scientific Technologies, Inc. (STI) is a North American leading
provider of automation safeguarding products and services through its
Safety Products Group. STI's Optical Sensor Division (OSD) provides
safety products that are used to protect workers around machinery,
automated equipment and industrial robots. Our products serve a wide
variety of applications and markets, including semiconductor,
automotive, electronics manufacturing, packaging and consumer markets.
STI's Machine Services Division (MSD) provides safety services such
as: safeguarding equipment installations, machine safety assessments,
and the design and fabrication of custom guarding solutions. MSD
specializes in machinery services including the repair, relocation,
installation and service of fabricating machinery. MSD serves
customers in a variety of industries, including metal fabrication,
aerospace, electronics, building materials, automotive and food
processing. Our web site is located at www.sti.com
STI's Automation Products Group serves the factory automation,
semiconductor, transportation, oil and gas, consumer and food
processing industries with a diversified offering of sensing
technologies. Products include level, flow, pressure sensing,
positioning transducers, vehicle separation, profiling and ultrasonic
sensors and controls. Further information is available at the Group's
web sites: www.automationsensors.com, and www.stiscanners.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release, including statements
regarding the expected size, uses, applications and growth of the
laser scanner products and market are forward-looking statements that
are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties,
which could cause STI's results to differ materially from the
forward-looking statements, include: economic and political conditions
in domestic and international markets; declining market demand for
laser scanners or industrial safety and security products generally;
introduction of or increased demand for alternative products;
potential errors, defects, design flaws or other problems with STI's
laser scanner products; volatility in supply and demand for STI's
products which would adversely affect sales and market prices; changes
in regulations relating to industrial safety and security products and
the other risks detailed from time to time in STI's Securities and
Exchange Commission filings and reports, including STI's annual report
filed on Form 10-K and quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q. STI
disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any
forward-looking statement.
For more information contact: Scientific Technologies Inc., 6550
Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, CA 94555; 800-479-3658; 510-608-3400; fax:
510-744-1442; Fax Back System: 916-431-6544; E-mail: sales@sti.com;
Web site: www.sti.com.