WTT to Provide Large Medical Systems Company with Key Subsystems.Business Editors/High-Tech & Health/Medical Writers PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 2004 Wireless Telecom Group, Inc. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :WTT WTT Want To Trade WTT World Team Tennis WTT Well-To-Tank WTT White Trailer Trash (gaming clan) WTT Weapon Tactics Trainer WTT Web Technology Training (Alcan Aluminum Corporation) WTT Wyoming Travel & Tourism ), announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Microlab/FXR, has been selected by Varian Medical Systems Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR) is engaged in the design and manufacture of advanced equipment and software solutions for treating cancer with radiation, as well as x-ray tubes for original equipment manufacturers, replacement x-ray tubes and flat-panel digital subsystems , Inc. of Palo Alto, California “Palo Alto” redirects here. For other uses, see Palo Alto (disambiguation). Palo Alto (IPA: /ˌpæloʊˈʔæltoʊ/, from Spanish: palo: "stick" and alto: "high", i.e. , to supply a number of critical components that are used in Varian's linear accelerator linear accelerator: see particle accelerator. linear accelerator or linac Type of particle accelerator that imparts a series of relatively small increases in energy to subatomic particles as they pass through a sequence of systems for treating cancer with radiation therapy, as well as for security and industrial inspection. Microlab/FXR will provide an integrated sub-system for Varian's medical and industrial linear accelerators, including the high-energy Clinac(R) accelerator used by radiation oncologists to deliver Varian's SmartBeam(TM) IMRT IMRT Intensity-modulated radiation therapy Radiation oncology A format for delivering high-dose RT to regions–eg, nasopharynx, that are surrounded by radiation-sensitive areas; in IMRT, a broad radiation field is divided into hundreds of small pencil beams, . SmartBeam IMRT is a very precise form of radiation therapy that narrowly targets irregularly shaped tumors, reducing the exposure of surrounding healthy tissues. Varian expects the Microlab/FXR subsystem will improve the company's manufacturing throughput. "We were faced with an engineering challenge which extended beyond the typical boundaries of RF/microwave designs. There was strong competition for this slot, but we were able to succeed based on the innovative design approach of senior microwave designer Dr. Jianxiang Wu and the strong relationship that we have developed with Varian over many years," said Rand Skopas, director of Field Sales for Microlab/FXR. Varian Medical Systems is a leading supplier of radiation oncology radiation oncology n. The branch of radiology that deals with the use of ionizing radiation to treat cancers. radiation oncology equipment as well as X-ray tubes for medical applications and industrial inspection. Microlab/FXR has been a supplier to Varian since 1989. Orders received have continued to increase and Microlab is viewed as a contributor to Varian's ongoing success. Wireless Telecom Group, Inc. is a global provider of electronic noise generation equipment in the telecommunications field. Boonton Electronics Boonton Electronics is an American manufacturer of electronic test equipment. Originally founded in 1947 in Morris Plains, New Jersey, they are now located nearby in Parsippany. Boonton became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wireless Telecom Group in 2000. , a wholly-owned subsidiary, is a leader in the manufacture of test equipment dedicated to measuring the power of RF and Microwave systems used in multiple telecommunication markets. Microlab/FXR, a wholly-owned subsidiary, is a global provider of passive microwave components including power splitters, directional couplers and filters. These products are employed as system components in commercial applications such as wireless base stations for cellular, paging and private communications, in-building wireless signal distribution, television transmitters, medical electronics and aircraft navigation landing systems. Microlab/FXR products are also used in military systems such as electronic countermeasures and missile guidance. Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this news release may be considered "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include declarations regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could materially affect actual results. Such risks and uncertainties are identified in the Company's reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its 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 year ended December 31, 2003, and Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for 2004. |
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