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New Quad Bulk Feeders Enhance Placement System Flexibility, Accuracy and Utilization.


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, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2000

Quad Systems Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ
 in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations

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: QSYS), a leading supplier of surface mount technology (SMT (1) (Surface Mount Technology) See surface mount.

(2) (Station ManagemenT) An FDDI network management protocol that provides direct management. Only one node requires the software.

SMT - Station Management
) and advanced packaging technology (APT) assembly systems, is offering new bulk cassette feeders.

Quad's new bulk cassette feeders present small components including 0402s, 0603s and 0805s with more precision than is possible with tape and reel presentation. In addition, bulk cassette feeders require less operator assistance to replenish supply. They also enable manufacturers to take advantage of cassette component packaging, which is less costly than paper or embossed em·boss  
tr.v. em·bossed, em·boss·ing, em·boss·es
1. To mold or carve in relief: emboss a design on a coin.

2.
 tape packaging.

The new bulk cassette feeders are compatible with Quad "Q" Series, "C" Series and Meridian Series placement systems. They accept Murata Erie cassettes and latch into a Quad tape feeder base. Each bulk feeder obtains electrical power for its self-contained control electronics from the feeder base. Sixty to 80 PSI clean dry air is also required to power the feeder.

"Quad's new bulk feeder offerings meet manufacturers' needs for flexible solutions that enhance assembler Software that translates assembly language into machine language. Contrast with compiler, which is used to translate a high-level language, such as COBOL or C, into assembly language first and then into machine language.  operation and improve overall operating efficiency," said Craig Ramsey, senior vice president of marketing for Quad Systems.

Quad Systems Corporation is a leading manufacturer of flexible, high-performance surface mount technology (SMT) and advanced packaging technology (APT) assembly systems. With sales and support locations worldwide, Quad serves as a resource for manufacturers seeking support, process expertise and a complete range of equipment. Quad equipment solutions include placement systems, stencil stencil, cutout device of oiled or shellacked tough and resistant paper, thin metal, or other material used in applying paint, dye, or ink to reproduce its design or lettering upon a surface.  printers and convection reflow ovens. Quad has an installed base of over 3,500 machines around the globe. For more information, visit www.quad-sys.com.

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.   +1.800.782.3872 (within the US)

+1.215.657-6202 Fax: +1.215.784.4548

sales@quad-sys.com

Europe +44 (0)1494.464088 +44 (0)1494.464099 sales@quad-europe.co.uk

Asia-Pacific +1.602.284.3732 asia@quad-sys.com
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