Adept Technology Awarded ISO 9002 Certification; Adept Successfully Meets Global Standards Required For International Organization for Standardization Certification.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2000 Adept Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADTK), America's largest manufacturer of industrial robots and a factory automation leader, today announced that it has been awarded ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9002 certification for its corporate San Jose location from TUV (Technischer Überwachungs-Verein) Literally "Technical Watch-Over Association." A German certifying body involved with product safety for the European community. Reinland of 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. , Inc. The ISO 9000 series standards are internationally recognized quality management standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Organization for determining standards in most technical and nontechnical fields. Founded in Geneva in 1947, its membership includes more than 100 countries. (ISO). ISO 9002 registration focuses on quality system requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. for a company's production, delivery and servicing of products and services around the world. &uot;In achieving ISO 9002 registration, Adept joins an impressive international list of companies that are recognized worldwide for their competence in manufacturing and service,&uot; said Brian Carlisle, chairman and chief executive officer for Adept Technology. &uot;We believe achieving this certification has improved our internal systems and controls, demonstrates our ongoing commitment to quality and is a significant milestone in our mission to provide first rate services for all our customers.&uot; The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies Following are some of the standards bodies defined in this database. For Windows users of CDE, look up Lessons/Review/Associations. For Web users of CDE's online HTML version, review the Lessons list at the bottom of the definition. Organization Covers ANSI U.S. from some 130 countries, one from each country. ISO is a non-governmental organization established in 1947. The mission of ISO is to promote the development of standardization and related activities in the world with a view to facilitating the international exchange of goods and services In economics, economic output is divided into physical goods and intangible services. Consumption of goods and services is assumed to produce utility (unless the "good" is a "bad"). It is often used when referring to a Goods and Services Tax. , and to developing cooperation in the spheres of intellectual, scientific, technological and economic activity. More information on ISO can be found at its worldwide web site http://www.iso.ch. Adept Technology, Inc., founded in 1983, is America's largest manufacturer of industrial robots. Adept designs and manufactures intelligent automation hardware and software products for manufacturers in the semiconductor, electronics, appliances, telecommunications, pharmaceutical, food processing and automotive components industries. The company provides a broad, flexible line of software intensive, computer-driven automation products for assembly, material handling and packaging applications. Adept Technology product and service information is available at its worldwide web site http://www.adept.com. This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties including but not limited to, the potential delays associated with the development and introduction of new products or software releases; the potential fluctuations in the company's quarterly and annual results of operations; the cyclicality of capital spending capital spending Spending for long-term assets such as factories, equipment, machinery, and buildings that permits the production of more goods and services in future years. of the company's customers; the company's dependence on the continued growth of the intelligent automation market; the risks associated with sole or single sources of supply and lengthy procurement lead times; the company's highly competitive industry; and rapid technological change within the company's industry. For a further discussion of risk factors relating to the company's business, see the company's Form 10Q for the quarter ended Oct. 2, 1999, and the company's annual report on Form 10K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999, 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 filed as an exhibit thereto, filed on Sept. 28, 1999. Note to Editors: The Adept logo is a registered trademark of Adept Technology, Inc. Adept is a trademark of Adept Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are owned by their respective companies. |
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