Aspect Systems Licenses Matrix Reactive Ion Etch Product Line from Axcelis Technologies, Inc. Further Expands Growing Portfolio of Industry-Leading Legacy Products CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aspect Systems, Inc., (ASI) a wholly owned subsidiary of DND Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNDT.OB), today announced that it has licensed another industry-leading legacy product line from Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS), thus further expanding its growing portfolio of etch products for semiconductor manufacturing. Under terms of the exclusive agreement, ASI has acquired the right to manufacture, sell and service all reactive ion etch (RIE) legacy product models previously marketed under the trade names "Bobcat 209 RIE" and "Cheetah RIE". These product lines came to Axcelis through its acquisition of Matrix Integrated Systems in 2003. Although the terms of the agreement were not disclosed-sales, service and parts support for all RIE 150mm and 200mm systems will fully transfer to ASI as of September 30, 2004. "By adding another high-performing legacy etch product to our current offerings, we have further expanded the breadth and depth of capabilities we can offer our global customers," stated Dennis Key, chief executive officer of ASI. "We're also pleased that Axcelis chose to outplace another legacy product from its Matrix acquisition to ASI," said Key. "We have enjoyed a relatively seamless transition of the other Axcelis lines we've taken over and fully plan to duplicate that success with this most recent product transition." "By licensing these RIE technologies to a quality legacy product and service provider like ASI, we ensure that customers have support for these tools without diminishing our focus on tomorrow's technology solutions," said Jan-Paul van Maaren, vice president and general manager curing and cleaning, Axcelis Technologies. For the past fourteen years ASI-with its disciplined focus on plasma-based technologies-has distinguished itself as a premier supplier of after market plasma process tools for the global semiconductor industry. Since 1990, the company has been remanufacturing, innovating and selling Lam Research AutoEtch(TM) systems, as well as providing spare parts and associated services to support these workhorse tools in volume production. In early 2003, (Jan. 21 business wire), ASI assumed full responsibility for all aspects of global support for the entire installed base of both the Lam AutoEtch(TM) and Drytek(TM) products, including parts and service support. This license also allowed for the manufacture and sale of any new systems that might be required. Later in the year, (Nov. 10 business wire), ASI announced the addition of legacy products to be manufactured and supported on the Matrix System One and System Ten platforms, after acquiring these exclusive licenses from Axcelis. About Aspect Systems Aspects Systems is a well-established equipment and engineering services company, offering a broad suite of services to the semiconductor industry. ASI has recently directed its attention to the growing market for equipment that has been proven to serve the needs of discrete manufacturers who are building .25 micron and higher devices on 100mm to 200mm wafers, and as such do not require the more advanced, and capital intensive, equipment to achieve their goals. During the past year, ASI has added to its plasma etch product offering, refurbished and reconfigured system technology built upon the highly popular Rainbow and TCP system platforms, originally manufactured by Lam Research, Inc. It is ASI's intention to continue adding relevant products and services, as they become available to address the needs of this growing market. Safe Harbor Statement: Statements in this press release about the Company's future expectations, including the expected results from the legacy products and all other statements in this release, other than historical facts, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. It is important to note that actual results and ultimate corporate actions could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements based on such factors as softening of demand or desire for our products for a variety of reasons among other factors. Such "forward-looking statements" are subject to risks and uncertainties set forth from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2003 and Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. DATASOURCE: Aspect Systems, Inc.; DND Technologies, Inc. CONTACT: Dennis Key of Aspect Systems, Inc., +1-480-558-4438

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