IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 9, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Newport Corporation (Nasdaq:NEWP) announced the availability of the 2003 Newport Resource, Newport's 1,500-page product and technical tutorial catalog. Available in both color print and online versions, and published in three languages -- English, French, and German, this comprehensive resource regarding Newport Corporation's products and technology also features a significant amount of applications information and technical tutorials to supplement the complete range of Newport product information. Product and technology areas covered in the 2003 Newport Resource include Precision and Laser Optics; Opto-mechanical Mounts and Positioners; Vibration Isolation Systems; Motorized Positioning Stages and Systems; Opto-mechanical Test Instrumentation; Photonic Components and much more.
Innovative new products that complement Newport's core technologies are added annually to the Newport Resource catalog, still regarded as a key technical reference by scientists and engineers worldwide. More than 10,000 standard products are listed, and include a full array of optics, optical and fiber optic positioners, motorized stages, instruments and vibration control systems. Newport offers full technical support in all of these disciplines. Print copies of the 2003 Newport Resource can be obtained from Newport sales representatives, directly from Newport, or online at www.newport.com.
Newport Corporation is a leading global supplier of advanced technology products and systems to the semiconductor, communications, electronics and research markets. The company provides components and integrated subsystems to manufacturers of semiconductor processing equipment, advanced automated assembly and test systems to manufacturers of communications and electronics devices, and a broad array of high-precision components and instruments to commercial, academic and government customers worldwide. Newport's innovative solutions leverage its expertise in precision robotics and automation, sub-micron positioning systems, vibration isolation and optical subsystems to enhance the capabilities and productivity of its customers' manufacturing, engineering and research applications. Newport is part of the Standard & Poor's Midcap 400 Index and the Russell 2000 Index. For more information, visit www.newport.com, or contact the company at 1791 Deere Avenue, Irvine, California, USA, Tel. (In U.S.) (800) 222-6440; Tel: (949) 863-3144; Fax: (949) 253-1680.