FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Zmation, Inc. Announces New Agreements

April 8, 1997 -- Portland, OR, USA---Zmation, Inc. announced today that they have received final approval from three (3) new integration "Partners". Optimas Corp. has appointed Zmation as an Authorized Value Added Reseller (VAR) for their vision inspection software; Adept Technology Inc. has approved Zmation as their only current Integrator Partner in the Pacific Northwest for their robotic and vision inspection products; and Seiko Instruments has selected Zmation as their Approved System Integrator in the Pacific Northwest for their robotic products.

Zmation, Inc. has extensive experience in process engineering, systems integration, machine vision, motion control technology, and advanced industrial software. Zmation has received Approved System Integrator and Value Added Reseller status from a wide variety of manufacturers. This experience along with close vendor relationships, allows Zmation to provide cost effective automation solutions that utilize both custom designed and commercially available equipment.

Zmation, Inc. is a supplier of Automated Dispensing Systems, Machine Vision Inspection technology, Robotic Integration, and Custom Automated Systems to the electronics, semiconductor, computer, and medical device industries.

For More Information Contact:

Zmation, Inc.
14811 NE Airport Way, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97230-8301 USA
Tel: 001 503 253 8871
FAX: 001 503 253 9068
Internet: sales@zmation.com