ALISO VIEJO, Calif., March 5, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- XsunX, Inc. (OTCBB:XSNX), developer of advanced manufacturing systems and cell structures for solar energy, today announced that Mr. Robert Wendt has joined the Company's management staff as Vice President of Engineering. Mr. Wendt will focus on the management and control of all aspects of scientific operations including manufacturing, engineering, product development, facilities, and technology departments.
According to Joseph Grimes, the COO of XsunX, "Robert's background in thin films solar technology, management and execution of commercialization efforts for solar technologies, and an overall strong scientific background provides XsunX with a tremendous amount of practical hands on experience. His track record provides consistent results that we believe will be invaluable to the growth and execution of our plans."
Mr. Wendt's career spans over 20 years providing scientific research and management services. From 1995 to 2005 he assisted in the growth and development of Tucson based Global Solar where over the course of his career he held the positions of Director of Operations, Manager of Technical & Advanced R&D, and V.P of Sales and Product Development where his efforts assisted the company in achieving significant growth in revenues. Working for Lockheed Martin he was a principal investigator and/or program manager for over 20 advanced materials development projects. His experience includes plant and production equipment design and implementation.
Mr. Wendt holds two degrees from the Colorado School of Mines: a Bachelor's of Science in Metallurgical Engineering and a Master's in Metallurgical and Materials Science Engineering.
About XsunX
Based in Aliso Viejo, Calif., XsunX is developing and commercializing innovative new thin film photovoltaic (TFPV) solar cell technologies and manufacturing processes to service expanding global energy demands. The Company has focused its efforts on lowering the cost per watt of solar power and making solar cell technology easier to use in a wide variety of applications. XsunX provides new manufacturing techniques that can significantly lower production costs and allow for easier additions to production capacities and technology upgrades to manufacturers without their having to re-build and re-tool. Together, XsunX design and production innovations offer manufacturers of solar products exciting new application opportunities and reductions to the cost per watt of solar power.
More information can be found at the Company's multi-lingual website: http://www.XsunX.com
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