Photo Release -- RFID System for the Solar Industry From

CHELMSFORD, Mass., May 25, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brooks Automation, Inc.
(Nasdaq:BRKS) today announced a new radio-frequency identification (RFID)
reader specifically for the solar cell industry. This innovative solution
provides reliable traceability from the source ingot to the ready-to-use solar
cell module. RFID usage increases manufacturing throughput, reduces handling
errors and limits non-value handling. 

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The innovative HF80 Series developed by RFID specialist Brooks Automation
offers a variety of functions and is obtainable with an Ethernet and/or serial
RS232 interface. The system consists of an RFID reader, antenna and
transponder. Working at a frequency of 13.56 MHz, the five antenna terminals
minimize the cost per reading point and ensure best-in-class reading ranges and
reliability. The HF80 Series is intended for use in the production process
where it is effortlessly integrated into production machines. An application in
order picking stations is also conceivable. The HF80 enables solar cell
manufacturers access to integrated, transparent production data throughout the
manufacturing process. 

RFID is the future ID-System for the PV-Industry. The read and write capability
of the transponder, the accurate reading rate and the exceptional reliability
of the system uniquely qualifies it for the solar production process. 

About Brooks Automation, Inc.

Brooks is a leading worldwide provider of automation, vacuum and
instrumentation solutions to the global semiconductor and related industries.
The company's advanced offerings in hardware and services are critical to
customers where equipment productivity and availability are essential for
successful manufacturing. Brooks' products and global services are used in
virtually every semiconductor fab in the world as well as in a number of
diverse industries outside of semiconductor manufacturing. For more information
see http://www.brooks.com. 

The photos are also available via AP PhotoExpress.

CONTACT:  Brooks Automation, Inc.
          Barbara Culhane, Marketing Communications Manager
          (978) 262-2816
          Barbara.culhane@brooks.com
Photo Release -- RFID System for the Solar Industry From Brooks Automation
