Imago Scientific Instruments Acquires Oxford NanoScience Ltd.

Imago Scientific Instruments Acquires Oxford NanoScience Ltd.

April 12, 2006

    MADISON, Wis., April 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Imago
Scientific Instruments announced today that it has acquired
atom probe company Oxford NanoScience Ltd. from UK based,
Polaron plc (LSE: POL).

    "We are very excited about this acquisition and
the contributions it will make to our business going
forward," said Timothy Stultz, President and CEO of
Imago. "By combining the ONS technology, products,
intellectual property and Atom Probe Team with those of
Imago, we further strengthen our ability to bring the
best-of-breed and most comprehensive set of Nanolytical(R)
Solutions to the market and our customers," he
continued.

    About Imago

    Imago Scientific Instruments Corporation is the
recognized world leader in Atom Probe Tomography and
developer of Nanolytical(R) tools and solutions for
manufacturers, engineers, and scientists involved in the
nano-technology revolution.  The Company's technology and
products provide sub-nanometer elemental mapping of
microelectronic devices and materials.  Imago is committed
to the sustained advancement of nano-technology solutions
specifically addressed to metrology and analysis challenges
in the Semiconductor, Data Storage and Advanced Materials
markets.

    Imago provides worldwide customer support from
locations in the United States, Japan, Europe and Asia
Pacific.

    For more information, please contact:

     Timothy Stultz, Ph.D., President and CEO, 
     Imago Scientific Instruments Corporation
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail] 
     Web:   http://www.imago.com 

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