MagneMotion to Introduce Transport System at the Lab Automation 2009 Conference, Booth #633

New MagneMover™ Lite LSM Transport System Will Address High Volume, Low Mass Applications

Acton, MA (January 13, 2009)

MagneMotion, a developer and manufacturer of Linear Synchronous Motors (LSM) used for assembly automation, material handling and transportation applications, today announced that it will introduce the MagneMover™ Lite LSM Transport System at the Lab Automation 2009 Conference from January 25-27, 2009 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, CA in Booth #633.

The MagneMover Lite system builds on MagneMotion's existing QuickStick® LSM technology while specifically addressing applications requiring the movement of smaller, lighter payloads. Where the current QuickStick LSM is often applied to the transport of larger, heavier loads sometimes ranging to hundreds of pounds on pallets from 150 mm to over a meter in length, the new MagneMover Lite is a transport system that will rapidly and accurately move loads weighing less than 2 kg on simple pallets or pucks ranging from 50 mm to 100 mm in length.

The new MagneMover Lite design features motor modules that also function as the transport system track pieces. A selection of standard track building blocks fit together in a plug-and-play manner to form an almost endless variety of layout options. The motors contain not only the propulsion and intelligent routing elements typical of the entire QuickStick line, but also the guidance and structural support features to allow for rapid assembly and track configuration. The system is ideally suited for environments requiring clean operation and/or wash down capability. It can also support "track and trace" requirements for the pharmaceutical industry, as each puck is uniquely identified and constantly tracked throughout the system.

"For markets like laboratory automation, small electronics and pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging we have been repeatedly asked if a smaller MagneMover system can be developed to accommodate the smaller, lighter payloads typical of these applications," stated MagneMotion Vice President of Sales and Marketing Peter Mattila. "The new MagneMover Lite system provides a turnkey transport solution in response to these market demands. For example, it is ideally suited to moving tubes, vials and trays in lab automation applications. The system incorporates features and capabilities of our previous QuickStick LSM-based systems with a focus on reduced size and reduced cost. The MagneMover Lite with built-in anti-collision and pallet traffic control is a more capable alternative to conventional conveyor systems that currently service these markets," Mattila concluded.

About MagneMotion

MagneMotion provides Linear Synchronous Motors (LSMs) and advanced transport solutions for high performance assembly, process, test and manufacturing automation. MagneMotion's LSM products are used to create faster, more efficient, and more reliable automation solutions than conventional systems. The LSM technology is embodied in the company's QuickStick product line, which can accommodate a variety of acceleration, speed, and payload requirements. The advanced LSM technology is a breakthrough and provides significant advantages in powering automation, manufacturing and logistics systems, as well as in a new class of shipboard elevators developed for the U.S. Navy. In addition, MagneMotion is developing a new generation of Magnetic Levitation (Maglev) technology for urban transit applications. Organizations ranging from the U.S. military and government agencies, to Fortune 100® consumer products and pharmaceutical companies, to leading automation systems integrators adopt MagneMotion's technology for superior results.

For more information on MagneMotion Inc., please visit the company website: www.magnemotion.com, or contact MagneMotion at info@magnemotion.com.