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International manufacturer of hobby electronics, today announced the
availability of ROBONOVA-1, a Robo One "J" class humanoid robot, for its
retailers nationwide.

ROBONOVA-1 is an exciting new humanoid robot that offers educators,
students and robotic hobbyists a complete robot package, including
programming software, for the breakthrough price of $999. With more than twenty years
of experience in the industry and an intimate understanding of customers'
business needs, BDI-Laguna's expertise encompasses facets of the technology
business far and beyond mere distribution.

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Processes include high accuracy component assembly with eutectic
solder, epoxy, or laser attach, precision ball and wedge bonding, and
active optical align and attach.

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The ROBONOVA-1
can walk, run, do flips, cartwheels, dance moves and once programmed, is
ready to compete in any Robo One Class "J" competition.com

"Robots are for everybody -- users of this exciting robot package have an
opportunity to learn robot technology first hand," said Joel Blank,
Executive Vice President , BDI-Laguna. By offering a full range of
converging technology merchandise along with the most valuable services
available in the industry, BDI-Laguna plays a key role in the success
stories of many electronics resellers nationwide.

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About Palomar Technologies

Palomar Technologies , established in 1975 as part of Hughes
Aircraft Company, has been an independent company since 1995 .

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BDI-Laguna, a total solution provider supplying
consumer electronics and computer products to the nation's most successful
retailers, and Hitec Robotics, a division of Hitec RCD Inc.

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Held at the Optical Fiber Communication and the National
Fiber Optic Engineers Conferences (OFC /NFOEC 2005) in March, the
awards are designed to provide a "grass roots" view of what's hot and
what 's not.

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Palomar's model 6500 eutectic die bonder combines high accuracy ,
speed, and a compact 38 x 48 inch footprint for precision assembly
applications.

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Lightwave , a PennWell publication, is a monthly publication that
focuses exclusively on optical communications technology and
applications. It reaches over 30,000 subscribers worldwide.

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PRESS RELEASE Robot Enthusiasts Can Now Get Top Experience From BDI-Laguna and Hitec Robotics

"For educators and robot hobbyists ,
Robonova is the beginning of a new category for BDI-Laguna.5 micron, 3 sigma and throughput
greater than 7 seconds/placement automate assembly for advanced
multi-component, multi-step assembly processes such as P-side down
laser-diode attachment, silicon bench (V-groove) placement,
high-density RF power transistors, and ultra-fine-pitch hybrid
assemblies.

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The product will be
available through BDI-Laguna in two ways, as a kit, so you can enjoy
building your robot yourself, or as a pre-assembled , "RTW," "ready to walk"
instant gratification robot."

About BDI-Laguna

BDI-Laguna is a total solution provider committed to supplying consumer
electronics and computer products to the nation's most successful retailers
through state-of-the-art logistical services.com or contact
760 -931-3600.

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Many conference attendees took the time to vote on which
products impressed them the most at the show. "Palomar's Model 6500 Die Bonder is unique in
that it provides micron-level placement accuracy for photonic,
wireless, and medical applications in the most compact and
cost-effective platform available on the market today.

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Palomar Technologies Wins 2005 Attendees' Choice Award at OFC /NFOEC for its Model 6500 Photonic-Component Die Bonder

----Palomar Technologies
was awarded Lightwave magazine's fifth annual Attendees' Choice Award
in the Manufacturing category for its Model 6500 photonic component
die bonder. For more
information, visit www.

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It provides unparalleled coverage of the global
technology, applications , and business factors that will drive the
fiber-optics industry.

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"The Attendees' Choice Award is a special one because the
conference attendees themselves select the products they deem the
best ," said Bruce Hueners, VP marketing and business development at
Palomar Technologies. It is a
leading supplier of automated high-precision assembly systems that
increase yield and lower costs for manufacturers of optoelectronic,
RF, and microelectronic packages in the photonic, wireless, microwave,
automotive , aerospace, medical, and life sciences industries.

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Palomar's Process Development and
Prototyping Services assists companies in developing or validating new
products by providing design, engineering , prototyping, assembly, and
automation expertise, as well as metrology resources to bridge the gap
between product concept and automated production.