Dr. Chunyi Liu Invited to Lead Technical Seminar at ITRC in Taiwan

Seminar to cover laser ablation and LIBS technologies

Dr. Chunyi LiuFREMONT, Calif. (January 5, 2009) — Applied Spectra, Inc., a leading provider of laser-based test equipment for elemental chemical analysis, announced today that Dr. Chunyi Liu, Ph.D, Vice President of Product Engineering, has been invited to present a technical seminar on laser ablation and LIBS at the Instrument Technology Research Center (ITRC) of Taiwan. Located in Hsinchu Science Park, ITRC is a national applied research laboratory, dedicated to developing specific instrument technologies for various manufacturing needs in Taiwan. His seminar will be highlighted in the ITRC Feb 2009 newsletter.

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About Applied Spectra

Applied Spectra is a leading supplier of laser-based analytical instruments. Our unique, highly automated products harness the latest in laser ablation analysis techniques. We simplify the process of elemental chemical analysis, while delivering rapid, high-precision results that are environmentally friendly. Founded in 2004, we have a manufacturing, research and development facility in Fremont, CA, USA.

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