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4Wave Relocates and Opens a Technology Development Center in Virginia

Dedicated to Next-Generation Process Development and Analysis, Manufacturing and Customer Support

Sterling, VA, June 15 2002 – 4Wave, Inc. moves to its new 8,000 sq. ft., facility which was specifically designed for manufacturing processing equipment and optical chip fabrication. The facility includes clean room manufacturing and assembly areas along with an applications laboratory with 4Wave’s latest processing tools and dedicated metrology and analytical area. Several local dignitaries joined in the opening of 4Wave’s new facility.

“4Wave was founded for conveying technological expertise in atomic layer engineering through plasma innovations. We pride ourselves on technological leadership. This move and investment strengthens 4Wave’s commitment to our customers.” Said Trey Middleton, Vice President of Business Development. 4Wave is a profitable, privately owned company with the vision to take ion beam technology into the future. “Our commitment to ongoing research and development positions us to continue offering state-of-the-art equipment and devices based on the latest plasma technology thinking,” added Middleton.

About 4Wave, Inc.

4Wave is the premier developer of atomic layer engineering techniques through ion beam processing innovations. 4Wave’s expertise in ion beam and plasma processing systems, ion/electron/plasma sources and in-situ process monitors for the etching and deposition of thin films has resulted in the development of the Biased Target Ion Beam Deposition Technique (BTIBD). BTIBD is uniquely suited to demanding nanotechnology advancements in optical, semiconductor and magnetic device industries. (www.4waveinc.com)

Company Contact:
Trey Middleton, VP Business Development
703.787.9283x100
tmiddleton@4waveinc.com

Investor Information:
Sami Antrazi, President
703.787.9283x108
santrazi@4waveinc.com