Epson Robots Announces New Industry Expansion Initiative

Power of Choice Program to Introduce Robots to New Applications

Carson, CA — EPSON Robots, the global leader in PC controlled precision robotic automation today announced a new initiative to expand the range of applications for industrial robots. The Power of Choice Program enables new EPSON robot users to buy initial systems at reduced prices, facilitating new applications and new industries.

"The Power of Choice Program is breaking down barriers in applications that were traditionally hard automation" noted Michael Ferrara, Director EPSON Robots. "This program lets new users buy high performance E2 SCARA robots for as little as $15,900 – far less than hard automation components."

The Power of Choice Program motivates new robot users to evaluate EPSON robots in their applications by offering aggressive price incentives. The program is open from February 1st – April 30th, 2005, and all EPSON Robot products are eligible, including the E2 SCARA's, EZ Modules, and Pro 6 articulated robots. For more information, contact EPSON Robots at 562.290.5910 or go to www.robots.epson.com/powerofchoicebuyersprogram.htm.

EPSON Robots is the global leader in PC controlled precision factory automation, with an installed base of over 17,000 robots and a product line of hundreds of models of easy to use SCARA, Cartesian and 6 axis robots based on a common PC platform. Building on a 20 year heritage, EPSON Robots today delivers robots for precision assembly and material handling applications in the aerospace, appliance, automotive, biotechnology, consumer product, electronics, food processing, medical device, pharmaceutical, plastics, semiconductor, and telecommunication industries. More information can be found on the company's website at www.robots.epson.com , or contact us directly at EPSON Robots, 18300 Central Avenue, Carson, CA 90746.

Source: EPSON Robots