Spectra-Physics Laser Data Systems Introduces LZT-2000 Series of Laser Zone Texturing Tools; Next-Generation Products Yield 30% Throughput Improvement.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 15, 1998-- Spectra-Physics Laser Data Systems Corporation, a subsidiary of Spectra-Physics (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :SPLI), today announced the introduction of the LZT-2000 Series, the next generation of its laser zone texturing tools for hard drive disk media. The texturing of disk surfaces prevents "stiction (STatic frICTION) A type of hard disk failure in which the read/write heads stick to the platters. The lubricant used on certain drives heats up and liquifies. When the disk is turned off, it cools down and can become like a glue. " -- the optical fusion Noun 1. optical fusion - the combining of images from the two eyes to form a single visual percept fusion beholding, seeing, visual perception - perception by means of the eyes of head and disk in the hard drive assembly, resulting in disk crashes -- and increases disk storage capacity. Spectra-Physics is the world's first commercial laser company, which designs and supplies lasers for industrial, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and and research and development markets worldwide. Designed to meet the performance requirements of leading-edge MR-compatible media, the LZT-2000 Series provides the capabilities necessary to process ever-decreasing disk bump diameters, lower disk bump heights and smaller spacing between disk bumps, while maintaining high disk throughput. The LZT-2000 Series utilizes the award-winning Spectra-Physics Millennia(TM) -- the industry's first high-power, continuous wave, green beam, semiconductor laser-pumped solid-state (SLPSS) laser source -- and dual-side "through the lens (TTL (1) (Time To Live) A parameter in a network packet that sets a time limit to its validity. In order to prevent an IP packet from propagating endlessly through the network, the value in the TTL field is reduced by each router. )" Autofocus autofocus Noun a camera system in which the lens is focused automatically Noun 1. autofocus - an optical device for focussing a camera or other instrument automatically , which is unique to these tools. The LZT-2000 Series is capable of processing disk bump diameters down to 2 microns, with highly repeatable bump heights in the 10-20-nanometer range. A 1-megaHertz external modulator Modulator Any device or circuit by means of which a desired signal is impressed upon a higher-frequency periodic wave known as a carrier. The process is called modulation. The modulator may vary the amplitude, frequency, or phase of the carrier. enables the packing of bumps up to 10 times more densely than before, in the same processing time. Advances in disk-handling automation yield a 350-disk-per-hour throughput for a 4-second lasing time -- a 30-percent throughput improvement over the current-generation products. All parameters controlling texture zone placement, bump height and bump spacing are fully automated and accessible through a user-friendly graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to . A variety of additional capabilities requested by several disk media manufacturers -- such as true "random" bump spacing and graded zone heights -- are included as standard in the LZT-2000 Series. The current-generation LZT LZT Large Zenith Telescope (University of British Columbia, Canada) LZT Lead Zirconate Titanate LZT Local Zone Time installed base is capable of processing more than 55 million disks a year. The LZT-2000 Series combines leading-edge solid-state, green laser and optical technology with field-proven disk-handling and electronic control systems to provide "state-of-the-art" processing capabilities in a highly reliable system, with the smallest footprint in the industry. The Company Founded in 1961, Spectra-Physics is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of lasers and laser systems for a broad range of markets. The company offers a diverse line of laser products backed by a sales, service and support organization located in more than 35 countries. The Spectra-Physics World Wide Web site can be accessed at http://www.splasers.com. Spectra-Physics Laser Data Systems Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. formed in 1996, manufactures laser- and optics-based machines that laser zone texture the surfaces of disks for hard disk drives and support the production of flexible magnetic drives, optical drives, "floptical" drives and digital video discs. The matters discussed in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Certain forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as, "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "approximately," "intends," "plans," "estimates," or "anticipates" or the negative thereof or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These include risks discussed from time to time in the forms and reports filed by Spectra-Physics with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), such as the initial public offering prospectus dated December 11, 1997 and the 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. dated March 27, 1998. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Spectra-Physics assumes no obligation to update information contained in this release. -0- Note to Editors: Millennia is a trademark of Spectra-Physics Lasers, Inc. CONTACT: Spectra-Physics Patrick L. Edsell, 650/966-5555 http://www.splasers.com or Spectra-Physics Laser Data Systems Mark S. Sobey, 650/966-5557 |
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