KIC Press Release May 16, 2005 - Jurong High Tech Invests in KIC Thermal Process Management Systems

(San Diego, CA -- May 16, 2005) : KIC, the leader of thermal process development and control products, and winner of multiple VISION awards, announces that Jurong High Tech, a leading EMS provider headquartered in Singapore and known for quality manufacturing and innovative solutions, has implemented KIC‘s line of thermal process tools. These tools enable Jurong High Tech again to exceed its customers‘ request for world-class quality, lead-free manufacturing and full thermal process traceability.

The SlimKIC 2000 with Auto-Focus optimizes the reflow oven set up for each new production run, while the KIC 24/7 continuously and automatically monitors the process to provide the profile for each part being manufactured. In addition, the KIC 24/7 monitors the process stability and calculates the Cpk number for each part while giving instant alarm on an out of spec situation or out of control process. All the process data are automatically stored and can be traced back at any time, for example in the case of any field failures.

Jurong High Tech has made this investment to accommodate its customers‘ growing demand for quality lead-free manufacturing and full thermal process traceability. The company also determined that such advanced process tools enable it to improve the productivity and consistency among its several factories in Asia, hence positioning itself as a leading contract manufacturer in the more challenging lead-free applications. Jurong High Tech learned about the new product capabilities through KIC‘s distributor Krystaltech.

Established in 1986, Jurong High Tech strives to provide quality products and services in Electronics Contract Manufacturing, bringing the best value-add to our customers through the concerted effort of all employees, continuous process improvement, research and investment in new advance technologies. For more information about the company, visit its Web site at www.jurtech.com.

About KIC
Based in San Diego, KIC is the industry leader in automated thermal management tools and systems for reflow, wave, cure and semiconductor thermal processes. The company pioneered the development of oven profilers and process development tools. KIC remains on the leading edge of the thermal industry with innovative tools for process development, optimization and real-time management.