Senator Benjamin Cardin Visits Applied Spectra’s Sister Company, A3 Technologies, Inc.

Aberdeen, Maryland, Aug. 12, 2009

U.S. Senator Benjamin Cardin from Maryland, together with members of his staff, spent the afternoon at Applied Spectra’s sister company, A3 Technogies in Aberdeen, MD. The scientists and engineers from A3 and ASI demonstrated our products’ capabilities and updated the senator on our latest research. John Plumer, COO of A3 Technologies, hosted the event.

Dr. Rick Russo, President and CEO of Applied Spectra said, “We’re very pleased Senator Cardin and his staff took several hours to learn about the company products and capabilities, and our goals for growing A3 Technologies in Maryland.”

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.