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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bedford, Massachusetts –
August 19, 2004 – EM4, Inc., today announced the
creation of a new division, EM4 Defense. The new division will
focus on supplying the defense industry with its unique photonic
and optoelectronic design and manufacturing services for commercial
off the shelf (COTS) modules in its U.S. based ITAR registered
facility.
EM4 Defense will help military contractors and manufacturers drive
down costs, reduce risk, and compete more effectively by allowing
them to purchase optoelectronic COTS modules and subsystems or
to outsource the design and manufacture of key optoelectronic components,
such as source lasers, high speed detectors, and pump lasers. These
types of components are critical to the performance and responsiveness
of next generation advanced defense systems.
“We are creating EM4 Defense to respond to a growing need
in the defense and aerospace industries for an agile U.S. based
active photonics supplier,” said Basil Garabet, CEO of EM4. “EM4
Defense is uniquely positioned to provide vital services in this
arena.”
EM4's core capabilities include the design, development, full-scale
production and reliability testing of integrated active optoelectronics
devices, such as directly modulated lasers, photodetectors and
high power pump lasers. EM4 has developed proprietary tools that
provide submicron fiber alignment and assembly that result in robust
products able to operate in harsh environments.
EM4 Defense is registered with the State Department’s Directorate
of Defense Trade Controls and is currently undergoing their International
Traffic in Arms Regulation certification. EM4 Defense is also a
member of numerous defense oriented professional organizations,
such as the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association,
the Directed Energy Professional Society, and the Hanscom Representative
Association.
About EM4, Inc.
EM4, Inc., an emerging force in Optical Design and Manufacturing
Services (ODMS), provides contract optoelectronic component and
submicron assembly design and manufacturing services. Core capabilities
include the design, development, production and reliability testing
of highly integrated photonic components and modules. End-to-end
packaging solutions make EM4 a premier outsourcing partner for
optical networking, defense, life sciences and industrial photonics
applications. For further information, please visit the EM4 Web
site at www.em4inc.com or the EM4 Defense Web site at www.em4defense.com.
CONTACT:
Winn Gatewood
Marketing Communications
781-275-7501 ext 257
wgatewood@em4inc.com
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