Palomar Technologies Meets and Exceeds ITAR Compliance Regulations

Carlsbad, CA – August 16, 2011 – Palomar Technologies, the world-leading provider of precision microelectronics and optoelectronic packaging systems, today announced that the company has recently been officially registered with the U.S. Department of State pursuant to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

“Palomar Technologies is fully ITAR compliant. We are able to manufacture and manage sensitive ITAR projects for our customers. Our technologies, training and processes are constantly reviewed and updated to ensure they meet and exceed ITAR and Government regulations,” states Bruce Hueners, president and CEO of Palomar Technologies. “Our ITAR registration and ISO certification are symbols of how Palomar is committed to quality, conformance and customer satisfaction in the most demanding applications.”

Any person or company who engages in the U.S. in the business of either manufacturing or exporting defense articles or furnishing defense services is required to register. Palomar Technologies and Palomar Assembly Services™ (“Assembly Services”) are committed to meet the unique needs of customers requiring ITAR-compliant processes, manufacturing and material provisions.

About Palomar Technologies

Palomar Technologies, a former subsidiary of Hughes Aircraft, is the global leader of automated high-accuracy, large work area die attach and wire bond equipment and precision contract assembly services. Customers utilize the products, services and solutions from Palomar Technologies to meet their needs for optoelectronic packaging, complex hybrid assembly and micron-level component attachment. For more information, visit www.palomartechnologies.com.

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