Aspect Systems Acquires Matrix System One and System Ten Legacy Product Lines From Axcelis Technologies, Inc. CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aspect Systems, Inc., , a wholly owned subsidiary of DND Technologies, Inc., today announced that it has completed the acquisition of certain dry-processing technology licenses from Axcelis Technologies, Inc., . Under terms of the agreement, Axcelis grants Aspect Systems (ASI) exclusive rights to all future manufacturing, sales, service and spare-parts support for all Matrix legacy product models marketed under the trade names "System One" and "System Ten." Although terms of the agreement were not disclosed, ASI reports that all sales, service and parts support will fully transfer to ASI as of December 1, 2003. "The synergistic addition of these legacy Matrix dry processing products to our well established and accepted plasma etch line, expands the breadth and depth of the technology and support solutions we are able to offer both current and future customers," stated Dennis Key, newly appointed president of Aspect Systems. Key added that for the past thirteen years, ASI has been focused on its core plasma etch technology, and has distinguished itself as a premier supplier of related after market products. Since 1990, the company has been innovating, remanufacturing, and selling Lam Research AutoEtch(TM) systems, while providing parts and associated services in support of this popular product line. Earlier this year (Jan. 2, Business Wire), ASI announced the acquisition of licenses from Lam, to assume full responsibility for all aspects of global support for the entire installed base of both the Lam AutoEtch and Drytek(TM) products, including the parts and service support thereof. This license also allows ASI to manufacture and sell any new systems that might be required. Axcelis acquired the "System One" and "System Ten" products earlier this year, through its purchase of Matrix Integrated Systems, Inc., a dry strip equipment supplier located in Richmond, Calif., (Jul. 7, Business Wire). The acquisition expanded, strengthened and diversified Axcelis' advanced equipment portfolio, which is aimed at the rapidly emerging 300 mm market, and the most advanced technical challenges. "We are pleased by Axcelis' decision to outplace the legacy portion of that acquisition to ASI," said Key. "Working closely together, we are now orchestrating the timely transfer from Richmond to Chandler so that our global customers experience a seamless transition." The installed base for the Matrix System One and System Ten products exceeds 800 systems worldwide, and will be supported by ASI sales and service centers, which are located in the U.S., Munich, Israel, Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, and soon, Japan. Safe Harbor: Comments about the company's future expectations, and all other statements in this release, other than historical facts, are "forward- looking statements" within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. It is important to note that actual results and ultimate corporate actions could differ materially. Such "forward-looking statements" are subject to risks and uncertainties set forth from time to time in the Company's SEC reports. About Aspect Systems: Aspects Systems is a well-established equipment and engineering services company, offering a broad suite of services to the semiconductor industry. ASI has recently directed its attention to the growing market for equipment that has been proven to serve the needs of discrete manufacturers who are building 0.5 micron and higher devices on 100 mm to 200 mm wafers, and as such do not require the more advanced, and capital intensive, equipment to achieve their goals. To further address the needs of the growing, high-volume, lower cost manufacturing market, ASI plans to add other relevant products and services to its portfolio as they become available. NOTE: AutoEtch(TM) and Drytek(TM) are trademarks of Lam Research Corporation DATASOURCE: Aspect Systems, Inc. CONTACT: Dennis Key, President of Aspect Systems, Inc., +1-480-558-4438, or

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