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April 11, 2008 -- Ambios Technology, Inc. Grows to Meet Expanding Nanotechnology Market

(Santa Cruz, CA) - Ambios Technology, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a multi-year agreement doubling the size of its Santa Cruz headquarters. The additional space will be used to substantially increase manufacturing, engineering and research facilities. Ambios Technology makes surface measurement and visualization instruments, including atomic force microscopes, stylus-type profilometers, and scanning white light interferometers. These instruments are the "eyes" of the high-resolution research and nanotechnology industry.

According to Cientifica Ltd., a UK based nanotech market research firm, the nanotech marketplace excluding semiconductors and microelectronics is expected to grow 36%, annually through 2012. Growth in this market is further substantiated by the U.S. Department of Labor's strategic plan for fiscal years 2006-2011 which stated, "…growth in emerging fields such as nanotechnology - will accelerate in the coming decades."

"Our steady twenty plus percent growth per year is largely attributable to our access to the emerging nanotechnology market," according to Patrick O'Hara, President and CEO of Ambios Technology. "Increased spending in government, academic and industrial research in nanotechnology has lead to increased revenue for Ambios Technology. As a result, we needed to expand our facilities to meet the needs of our customers in this and other markets."

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October 19, 2007 -- Ambios Technology Introduces Next Generation
Surface Profilometer Product Line


SANTA CRUZ, CA - Ambios Technology, Inc. introduced its new family of surface profilometers at the 54th annual American Vacuum Society conference in Seattle. The XP-Plus Series Profilers feature entirely new control electronics, software, and substantially improved performance specifications. The series consists of three different profilers, each designed to meet the diverse needs of research and manufacturing environments. For more information, visit www.AmbiosTech.com/XP-Plus.html

Patrick O'Hara, President and CEO for the company commented, "These new instruments represent a substantial advancement in the state-of-the-art in surface profilometers. The new XP-Plus series is the culmination of nearly two years of research, product development, and field testing. Our customers' input was the impetus for the XP-Plus Series products, and is reflected in the features and performance of these next-generation products from Ambios. With this next generation product line, Ambios builds upon its industry reputation as the preferred provider of high resolution surface profilers."


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Ambios Technology, Inc. is a manufacturer of high resolution surface measurement and visualization systems. In addition to surface profilometers, the company manufactures scanning white light interferometers and (AFM/SPM) scanning probe microscopes. A privately held company, Ambios Technology, has its headquarters in Santa Cruz, CA and a sales, service, and support office in Rochester, NY.

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October 17, 2007 - An Interview with Patrick O Hara, CEO, Ambios Technology, Inc.
By S.Vidyasankar, Senior Research Analyst, Frost & Sullivan

Ambios Technology, Inc. is an emerging player in the dimensional metrology market and was founded in 1996. The company designs and manufactures innovative surface metrology instruments for the industrial sectors and academic set-ups.

In this Movers & Shakers interview, Mr. Patrick O'Hara, CEO of Ambios Technology, Inc. shares his views with S.Vidyasankar, Senior Research Analyst, Frost & Sullivan, on the metrology market space and what we can expect from Ambios Tech in the future. (Complete article here).



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October 26, 2006 -- Ambios Technology, Inc. Releases New Isochamber

Environmental Isolation System Designed for Optimizing Performance of AFM and Other Surface Imaging Tools

SANTA CRUZ, CA - In recent years, advances in micro and nano technologies have been changing the landscape in virtually every industry, from aerospace and defense, to biotech and energy. Benchtop instrumentation that is capable of visualizing, these nanostructures, such as Atomic Force Microscopes is enabling on-going advancement in these critical fields of study and development.

 


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Factors limiting the nanoscale performance and resolution of these imaging and metrology instruments include mechanical, acoustic and thermal noise introduced by ordinary laboratory environments. Proper environmental isolation is essential for getting top performance from these tools.

Ambios now offers a superior environmental chamber for isolating high resolution metrology instrumentation from building vibrations, interior acoustic noise, and thermally induced drift. The new Isochamber provides 30dB of acoustic isolation, and features an integral 0.5Hz vibration isolation platform from Minus K Technology. This translates to better than 99% isolation efficiency acoustically and mechanically in key frequency regimes. (See the Isochamber Info Sheet - pdf)

Ambios Technology, Inc., Established in 1996, is a manufacturer of high performance, low cost bench top metrology measurement equipment for the academic and general industrial research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, USA.

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February 7, 2006--Ambios Technology, Inc. Acquires Quesant Instrument Corp
Adds Scanning Probe Microscopes to Product Line

SANTA CRUZ, CA - Ambios Technology, Inc. announced that it has acquired the assets of Quesant Instrument Corporation. Ambios Technology, a manufacturer of high resolution stylus and optical surface profiling systems for the academic and industrial research markets, expands its product offering with the addition of Quesants’ scanning probe microscopes.

Scanning probe microscopes provide atomic scale resolution of surfaces over fields of view from nanometers to 100 microns. The combination of scanning probe techniques from Quesant and the existing products from Ambios allows the combined company to provide one of the most diverse set of nanoscale surface analysis and visualization products available from a single supplier.

Patrick O'Hara, President and CEO of Ambios commented, "With more than 400 customers worldwide and a history of pioneering and innovative technology development, Quesant brings to our product offering a set of highly robust scanning probe microscopes that extends our vision for surface measurement and analysis well into the nanoscopic regime. We are absolutely delighted to welcome our colleagues from Quesant into the larger Ambios family and look forward to ever greater innovation from our combined efforts."

As part of the acquisition, multiple patents related to some of the most fundamental operating principles of scanning probe microscopy, including Quesants’ patented isotopic focal system are assigned to Ambios, as well as, inventory, fixed assets, product designs, and other non-tangible assets. Ambios is totally committed to providing continued product service and support to customers of existing Quesant products.

Commenting on the acquisition, Dr. Robert Harp, President of Quesant said, "I am very proud of the contributions that Quesant has made to the state-of-the-art of scanning probe microscopy as evidenced by our multiple patents and diverse product offering. Ambios provides a way for us to access broader markets in a more efficient manner. The combined company possesses the promise of a great scientific instrument company, and we look forward to working together in the fulfillment of that promise."

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January 31, 2006--NEW Xi-100 Application Note: Carbon Black Dispersion Index Measurement in Rubber

SANTA CRUZ, CA - Working with Columbian Chemicals researcher in Atlanta, GA, Ambios applications engineer Will Ruddick has published a new Application Note which describes how the Ambios Xi-100 Non-contact Optical Profiler provides an automated and unambiguous measurement of the Carbon Black Dispersion Index in Rubber compounds.

Many of the critical physical properties of any rubber compound

 


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mixture are affected by this Dispersion Index, including tensile
strength, tear strength, fatigue and abrasion resisitance.

This new measurement capability was highlighted in the January
2006 issue of the industry publication Rubber World.
See the article version in Rubber World Magazine (pdf)
See the full Application Note (pdf).

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June 6, 2005--Wall Street Interviews Ambios Technology

SANTA CRUZ, CA - Patrick O'Hara, President and CEO of Ambios Technology, Inc. was interviewed by Robert Monteleona, Senior Analyst for the Wall Street Reporter, as part of participation at a recent Nano Business 2005 forum, in New York City. Where industry, government and investment leaders discussed the current and future business opportunities related to the emerging field of nanotechnology. During the interview, Patrick O'Hara described the current status of Ambios Technology, Inc. as a manufacturer of surface measurement and analysis systems to the new and emerging field of nanotechnology and nanoscience.

Mr. O'Hara cites books such as "Nanotech Fortunes - Make Yours in the Boom" pointing out that the future of nanotechnology is still emerging with a vast upside yet to come. "We manufacture the tools that allow nanotechnologists to do the things that they do. Without our visualization and analysis tools the people that are doing the science, the real scientists and industrial researchers from universities, and other places really couldn't do what they're doing."

Patrick states, "We are positioned well to help our clients benefit from nanotechnology with competitive entry costs. The Reporter's interview emphasizes that Wall Street is taking notice of us and our industry."

The Wall Street Reporter is an online and print news source for investors both in private and publicly traded companies. This interview was done in an effort to provide additional analysis for investors in the nanotechnology sector. The Wall Street Reporter also provides additional financial and investment analysis for a variety of markets.

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March 25, 2005--Ambios Technology, Inc. Releases Powerful New Software For Metrology Tools

SANTA CRUZ, CA - The latest software release from Ambios Technology, Inc. adds sophisticated automated features that improve repeatability and time saving functions in use with their high resolution optical profilers for the general industrial and academic marketplaces.

With the new software version (Version 5.5.2) an operator has programming control to preset stage locations for repetitive measurements integral to accurate data acquisition, timely throughput, and decreased errors in operation. With the programmable stage preset functionality, an operator can program up to ten stage positions ensuring repetitive measurements, and allow easier sample interchanging without the need for reprogramming stage position with every load. Other new features include: step detection, auto level, auto measure, scan stitching, and multiple profile loads. These functions enable operators to extend the profile range of the instrument, allowing larger scan lengths, repeat multiple scans with the same parameters, and view analysis data in "batch" format.

The move toward more automated capabilities is in part a response to consumer requests in Research and Development and other markets, as well as a continued company commitment to enhancing its surface analysis products. Ambios Technology's profilers continue to be an ideal measurement tool in the R&D world, as well as a capable tool in the MEMS and nanotechnology fields.



November 19, 2004 -- Ambios Technology Moves to New Corporate Headquarters and Expands Team

SANTA CRUZ, CA - In an economic time when many companies are pulling in the reigns, Ambios Technology invested in its future by relocating to a new corporate office with nearly three times more the amount of space. The facility accommodates the growth the company is experiencing subsequent to the recent release of their new product, the Xi-100 Non-Contact Surface Profiler. The new facilities feature a new ESD compliant manufacturing space conducive to their customer's clean room requirements, an application and engineering laboratory, and expanded executive office space. The location also offers a key space for product demonstrations to their global customer base.

Ambios Technology Established in 1996, Ambios Technology, Inc. is a privately held company focused on surface measurement and visualization at the nanoscale and is headquartered in California.

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