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Irvine, CA - Sept. 2, 2008 - Newport Corporation, a worldwide leader in laser and photonic solutions, today announced the introduction of the innovative SolaryX™ 420 laser scribing system for thin film photovoltaic process development applications. The SolaryX 420 tool is a flexible, semi-automated laser system designed for scribing the interconnect patterns of thin-film-on-glass solar panels. It is ideally suited for process optimization in pilot lines prior to full-scale thin film solar panel production and also for research and development of higher-efficiency cell architectures.



Larry Parson, Vice President of Newport's Integrated Solutions Business, said, "The SolaryX 420 laser scribe tool is the latest addition to Newport's broad portfolio of photovoltaic manufacturing and test solutions that includes lasers, light sources, advanced motion control systems, optics, and test and measurement technologies. Our new SolaryX 420 system is the first in a new series of automated solar cell manufacturing tools that Newport will be unveiling this year."



The SolaryX 420 laser scribing system is designed to accept 420 millimeter square glass substrates and is available in single and dual wavelength versions. The system accommodates up to two lasers and can be configured with either 1064 nanometer infrared lasers, 532 nanometer green lasers, or one of each. It can be used to scribe most thin film photovoltaic materials.



Mr. Parson continued, "The SolaryX 420 tool is a flexible integrated tool that is easily optimized for a customer's application. For example, a dual wavelength version may be attractive for customers who need a single machine to experiment with processing all three film layers at various speeds, laser wavelengths and repetition rates. At the same time, it can create devices with the fewest possible dead zones for evaluation purposes. For customers who want higher

throughput, the SolaryX 420 system can be configured with two identical laser sources that can process a single panel in parallel, reducing human interaction and cycle time. We also offer a lower-cost, single laser source version."



In addition to creating precise scribe lines in thin film materials, SolaryX 420 systems can also support laser edge isolation, a process that uses a laser to remove the thin film material from a zone around the full perimeter of the thin film panel. The width of the isolation zone can be configured by the user and is made by selecting the desired number of adjacent passes.



Mr. Parson concluded, "Over the next several months, Newport will continue to expand the SolaryX family by introducing several new platforms that support a broad range of applications, solar cell materials, panel sizes, and processing requirements. The SolaryX 420 laser scribing system is the latest example of Newport's continuing commitment to developing cutting-edge solutions that improve the efficiency and reduce the cost of manufacturing solar cells."



About Newport Corporation

Newport Corporation is a leading global supplier of advanced-technology products and systems to customers in the scientific research, microelectronics manufacturing, aerospace and defense/security, life and health sciences and precision industrial manufacturing markets. Newport's innovative solutions leverage its expertise in high-power semiconductor, solid-state and ultrafast lasers, photonics instrumentation, sub-micron positioning systems, vibration isolation, optical subsystems and precision automation to enhance the capabilities and productivity of its customers' manufacturing, engineering and research applications. Newport is part of the Standard & Poor's SmallCap 600 Index and the Russell Microcap Index.

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