Asymtek and YESTech Enable Medical Device Manufacturers to Meet Regulatory Requirements for Traceability and Validation for Fluid Dot Dispensing


Carlsbad, CA - January 7, 2008 - Asymtek and YESTech, Nordson companies (NASDAQ:NDSN), have developed a process that helps enable medical device manufacturers to meet regulatory requirements for traceability and validation for placement and accuracy when fluid dots are dispensed.

Precision, accuracy, and reliability are mandatory in the manufacture of medical devices. During the production process, fluids such as reagents, gels, and liquids often need to be placed at specific locations on these devices, which include Lab-on-a-Chip, lateral flow test strips, sensors, and many others. Asymtek combines its dispensing capabilities with YESTech's automated optical inspection technology to validate that fluid droplets are accurately dispensed and that they are placed in the correct location. These capabilities enable device manufacturers to meet the FDA requirements for traceability and validation.

About YESTech

YESTech provides automated optical and high-resolution x-ray inspection systems, with integrated yield enhancement solutions for the printed circuit board assembly, medical devices, and the advanced semiconductor-packaging industries.

About Asymtek

Asymtek®, a world leader in automated fluid dispensing, conformal coating, and jetting technologies, designs and manufactures a full line of dispensing and coating systems, supported by a global applications and service network. Recognized for its innovative equipment and excellent service, Asymtek continues to offer advanced applications for a range of industries. These include semiconductor packaging, printed circuit board assembly, LEDs, flat panel display assembly, automotive, medical/biotech product assembly, and other precision assembly processes. Founded in 1983 and acquired in 1996 as a subsidiary of Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq:NDSN), Asymtek is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company. Asymtek has received numerous awards including Intel's prestigious Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement award for four years in a row: 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. For more information, visit www.asymtek.com.

About Nordson

Nordson Corporation is one of the world's leading producers of precision dispensing equipment that applies adhesives, sealants and coatings to a broad range of consumer and industrial products during manufacturing operations. The company also manufactures equipment used in the testing and inspection of electronic components as well as technology-based systems for curing and surface treatment processes. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, Nordson has more than 4,000 employees worldwide, and direct operations and sales support offices in 30 countries.

For more information contact
Jim Klocke
at jklocke@asymtek.com, or
visit www.asymtek.com/applications/medical_device/default.htm

Asymtek Headquarters:
Roberta Foster-Smith
Asymtek, A Nordson Company
Tel: +1-760-431-1919
Email: rfsmith@asymtek.com

Agency Contact:
Andrea Roberts
A R Marketing, Inc.
Tel: +1-858-451-8666
Email: andrea@armarketinginc.com

International Offices:
U.S.A.: 2762 Loker Ave. West,
Carlsbad CA 92010
(760) 431-1919

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Japan: +81 (0) 3-5762-2801

Taiwan: +886-2-2902-1860

Korea: + 82-31-765-8337

China: +86-21-5854-2345

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