1. Assembly Automation Alternatives, Inc. Toronto, Canada

2. The Company

Founded in 1998 in Toronto, Canada by a group of engineers dedicated to innovative approach to automated processes

Serves a worldwide client-base in four continents by offering innovative solutions

Has in-house expertise and resources to implement all phases of projects from inception to commissioning

3. Vision

Support and encourage innovative initiatives and thinking;

Be at the leading edge of automation solutions by developing innovative processes and technologies;

Be a leader in offering quality, affordable solutions supported by excellent, fast after sales services; and

Stay manageably small and increase market share through strategic alliance with partners with complimentary products or services.

4. Markets

Membrane switch;

Flexible circuits;

Medical sensors;

Solar power;

Digital (LED) lighting;

EL and ITO;

Nameplates, labels and decals; and

Printing.

5. Solution Philosophy

Development of standardized platforms for assembly and downstream operations including placement, dispensing, cutting, coating and testing in order to:

• be able to offer affordable equipment that can be used in stand- alone applications or easily integrated into multi-process assembly lines; and

• reduce lead times and cost by employing standardizes hardware, software, mechanical and control systems.

Development and use ofstandard vision hardware and software to simplify mechanical systems, reduce errors and provide unsurpassed accuracy.

6. Resources

Project Management

Mechanical and Motion Engineering

Electrical, Control and Safety Engineering

Software Engineering

CAD / CAM

Fully Equipped Machine Shop

Quality Control

7. Major Product Milestones

1999 - the first North American multi-tasking, easy-to-use assembly machine for membrane switch and flexible circuit industries

2000 - small platform precision laser cutter machine

2003 automatic, configurable in-line tester machine

2005 - large format precision laser cutter machine

2006 - fully automated large format precision laser cutter machine with advanced material handling system forRoll-to-Roll processes - first in the industry

2007 - affordable large format laser cutter / engraver machine

2008 large format automated doming / dispensing machine

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FlexLaser II,Vision-based Precision Laser Cutting

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AlphaLaser, Affordable Laser Cutting and Engraving

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AlphaLaser, Affordable Laser Cutting and Engraving

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Roll-to-Roll Laser Cutting System

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Automatic Doming / Dispensing Machine

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Multi-Tasking Pick & Place Machine

15. Custom Designed Solutions

Can offer competitive customized solutions due to:

Knowledgeable multi-disciplinary engineering team;

In-house prototyping and full manufacturing capabilities;

low overhead structure; and

Quick turn-around time.

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Automated production lines;

Special-purpose laser cutting systems;

Integrated Material handling systems;

Different types of automated in-line test stations;

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Automatic Laser Cutting of Fabrics

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Automatic Laser Cutting of Office Workstation Panels

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Automated Membrane Switch Production Line

20. Future Plans

Aligning the company direction with emerging green technologies including:

• Semi-conductor lighting

• Low-impact low-cost flex circuits

• Solar energy

Development of new laser machines for:

• Different wavelengths

• In a hybrid scan-gantry format

21. Thank You Assembly Automation Alternatives, Inc. 7-397 Humberline Drive Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 5T5