GE Fanuc Embedded Systems Completes Acquisition of Technology Assets of Condor Engineering


Continued Focus on Quality Products and Customer Service Emphasized

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. March 27, 2006 GE Fanuc Embedded Systems has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the technology assets of Condor Engineering including test and simulation products, embedded boards and core technology designed to meet the data communications needs of commercial and military aircraft manufacturers and suppliers.

"We are very pleased that the addition of the Condor Engineering technology provides GE Fanuc Embedded Systems with an expanded reach in the avionics industry," said Maryrose Sylvester, President and CEO of GE Fanuc. "The synergistic product lines offer compelling, high-performance solutions that address the needs of the customers in this industry."

The Condor product set includes powerful hardware interface solutions for application engineers, extensive high-level API libraries for software developers, GUI monitor and control programs for integrators and test engineers, and core logic for embedded designers. This robust technology supports F-16, F-18, F-22, C-17, C-130, Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Test and Simulation products include COTS avionics communications solutions including CompactPCI®, PCI, PMC, and VME platforms.

The former Condor Engineering team has been designated as the "center of excellence" for GE Fanuc avionics interface products continuing to provide a high level of technology expertise and customer care in producing quality products to meet the needs of this industry.

About GE Fanuc Embedded Systems
GE Fanuc Embedded Systems, Inc. is a part of GE Fanuc Automation Corporation, a joint venture between GE and FANUC LTD of Japan. GE Fanuc delivers automation hardware and software designed to help users reduce costs, increase efficiency and enhance profitability. With solutions and services catering to virtually every industrial segment, GE Fanuc provides a diverse array of capabilities and products, including controllers, embedded systems, advanced software, motion control, CNCs, operator interfaces, industrial computers, and lasers. Headquartered in Charlottesville, VA, GE Fanuc is a part of GE Industrial and combines the diverse global strengths of the GE family with the local presence customers need to design, develop and maintain their automation investments.

For more information, visit www.gefanuc.com/embedded or contact: GE Fanuc Embedded Systems, 12090 S. Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, AL 35803, Phone: (800) 322-3616, Fax: (256) 882-0859, e-mail: info.embeddedsystems@gefanuc.com.

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