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Cimetrix Announces Joint Workshop with SYSTEMA at InterSolar Europe


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SALT LAKE CITY--May 27, 2011: Cimetrix Incorporated (OTCQB: CMXX) , a leading provider of factory automation and equipment control software solutions for the global semiconductor, photovoltaic, and electronics industries, announced today that SYSTEMA GmbH and Cimetrix will hold a host connectivity workshop at the InterSolar 2011 Conference, in Munich, Germany, on June 8, 2011, from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM.

“The SYSTEMA-Cimetrix partnership provides a unique combination of industry expertise and integration experience”

The workshop will focus on how equipment developers and solar cell manufacturers can establish host network interfaces using the PV2 (PVECI) connectivity standard. This standard, based upon the Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) SECS/GEM standard, defines the interface between photovoltaic production equipment and the Manufacturing Equipment System (MES). Using this interface enables the PV industry to adopt sophisticated quality assurance, traceability, and advanced process control strategies, supporting the industry's focus on reducing the cost per kilowatt of power.

“The SYSTEMA-Cimetrix partnership provides a unique combination of industry expertise and integration experience,” stated Dave Faulkner, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Cimetrix. “SYSTEMA GmbH is a world-class systems integrator with deep experience establishing solutions in semiconductor and photovoltaic fabrication facilities. Cimetrix supplies factory automation software products worldwide to the semiconductor and photovoltaic industries. Our expertise in SEMI connectivity standards and tool control used to develop precision equipment is a perfect complement to SYSTEMA”s outstanding manufacturing systems integration solutions.”

“SYSTEMA GmbH enjoys a very strong working relationship with Cimetrix, and we look forward to jointly delivering industry-leading integrated automation and manufacturing system solutions to our customers. Our business domain expertise and proven system solutions for the semiconductor and PV industry, coupled with Cimetrix”s state-of-the-art factory automation software, will be a key differentiator for our customers” quest in driving down manufacturing cost, without compromising flexibility or speed,” said Manfred Austen, SYSTEMA's CEO.

The workshop will be held at Conference Room A61, located on the first floor of the connecting structures at south end of hall A6. For more information about the workshop, please visit SYSTEMA GmbH or Cimetrix Events.

About SYSTEMA GmbH

SYSTEMA GmbH is a recognized leader in manufacturing system integration for the semiconductor and PV industry. Our innovative products and services enable our customers to quickly and cost effectively integrate, automate and optimize their production systems from Equipment Integration to Manufacturing Execution System to Enterprise Resource Planning. SYSTEMA GmbH is headquartered in Dresden, Germany, with offices and partners in the USA and Asia.

About Cimetrix Incorporated

Cimetrix designs, develops, markets, and supports factory automation and equipment control software for the global semiconductor, photovoltaic, and electronics industries. Cimetrix is an active member of Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), including the SEMI PV Group, and participates in various International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI) programs.