Adept Technology Achieves ISO 9001:2000 Certification for Design and Manufacturing of Industrial Robotics


Internationally Recognized Certification Affirms Adept's Commitment to Quality Products and Services

LIVERMORE, Calif.- Sept 18, 2008, Adept Technology, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics and global robotics services, today announced it has achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification for the design and manufacturing of industrial robotics. The internationally recognized certification affirms Adept's continued commitment to providing the highest quality products and services and the company's leadership position within the robotics industry.

"Our customers have long recognized our commitment to quality products and services & this third party reinforces that commitment," said John Dulchinos, president and chief executive officer for Adept Technology, Inc. "This certification ensures current and potential customers that they have access to the best tools and services that will allow them to successfully run their businesses."

The ISO 9001:2000 standard provides a tried and tested framework for taking a systematic approach to managing an organization's processes so that they can consistently turn out product that satisfies customer's expectations. The ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world's largest developer and publisher of international standards. More information can be found on the organization's website at www.iso.org.

About Adept Technology, Inc.
Adept is a global, leading provider of intelligent robotics systems and services that enable customers to achieve precision, speed, quality and productivity in their assembly, handling, packaging, testing and other automated processes. With a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance motion controllers, application development software, vision-guidance technology and high-reliability robot mechanisms, Adept provides specialized, cost-effective robotics systems and services to high-growth markets including Packaged Goods, Medical, Disk Drive/Electronics and Solar; as well as to traditional industrial markets including machine tool automation and automotive components. More information is available at www.adept.com.

CONTACT: Adept Technology
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Lauren Bucher, 925-245-3400
Marketing
fax: 925-960-0452
lauren.bucher@adept.com

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Financial Analysts:
Lisa Cummins, 925-245-3413
Chief Financial Officer
fax: 925-245-3510
investor.relations@adept.com

Adept Technology, Inc.
3011 Triad Dr
Livermore, CA 94551

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