Adept Technology's PLC Server Robotic Interface Approved by Rockwell Automation for Participation in Its Asia Pacific Encompass Program.LIVERMORE, Calif. -- Adept Cobra PLC(TM) SCARA Robots and PLC Server(TM) Will Be Marketed by Adept in Asia Utilizing Rockwell Automation's Asia Pacific Encompass Program Adept Technology, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :ADTK.OB), a leading manufacturer of robotic systems robotic system An integrated system of devices that automate production and manufacturing of goods and services Surgery An AI-based surgical assistant system, which processes sensory input from haptic interfaces and/or allows surgeons to act with more accuracy than , motion control and machine vision technology, today announced that its Adept PLC Server robotic interface, compatible with the Adept Cobra PLC line of SCARA robots, has been approved for participation in the Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation NYSE: ROK is an industrial automation company. Its products include Allen-Bradley controls and engineered services and Rockwell Software factory management software. The company headquarters are located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Asia Pacific Encompass Program. Adept plans to market its PLC products in Asia utilizing Rockwell Automation's Asia Pacific Encompass Program. Rockwell Automation's Encompass Program identifies and references third-party products that complement Rockwell Automation products. The program facilitates cooperative marketing efforts with suppliers of products that help solve the automation needs of mutual customers. "Extending the PLC Server product into Rockwell's Asia Pacific Encompass Program will help us gain the market exposure for our successful line of PLC controlled robots in key expanding markets, such as China," said John Dulchinos, vice president of sales for Adept Technology. "Adept's PLC controlled line of robots has been well received in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. due to the popularity and acceptance of Rockwell's RSLogix(R) software environment among engineers and plant floor personnel. Our unique approach brings a new level of ease-of-use to robot programing and maintenance, making robots easier and more cost effective for manufacturers to deploy into their factories." As a member of the Asia Pacific Encompass Program, Adept will benefit from cooperative marketing programs such as Rockwell's highly successful "Complete Automation On the Move" events that travel to local regions throughout Asia and India. "This gives us broad exposure to a new customer base and a new channel of distributors in the region," said John Dulchinos. Adept Technology designs, manufactures and markets robotic systems, motion control and machine vision technology for the telecommunications, electronics, semiconductor, automotive, lab automation, and biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. industries throughout the world. Adept's robots, controllers, and software products are used for small parts assembly, material handling and packaging. Adept's intelligent automation product lines include industrial robots, configurable linear modules, machine controllers for robot mechanisms and other flexible automation equipment, machine vision, systems and software, and application software. Founded in 1983, Adept Technology is America's largest manufacturer of industrial robots. More information is available at www.adept.com. This press release contains certain forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could vary for a number of reasons, including but not limited to, the potential delays associated with the development and introduction of new products or software releases; rapid technological change within the company's industry and the potential that our new or existing products may contain defects, errors or performance problems. For a discussion of additional risk factors relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc Adept's business, see Adept's annual report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004, and Adept's quarterly report on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for the quarter ended October 2, 2004, including the discussion in Management's Discussion and Analysis Management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) A report from management to shareholders that accompanies the firm's financial statements in the annual report. It explains the period's financial results and enables management to discuss topics that may not be apparent in the financial of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained therein. The Adept logo is a registered trademark of Adept Technology, Inc. Adept, and Adept Cobra PLC are trademarks of Adept Technology. All other trademarks are owned by their respective companies. |
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