11-08 :: August 2011

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Within seconds, NanoFocus´ non-contact measurement systems deliver precise 3D data of technical surfaces in the micro and nanometer ranges. To always provide the best solutions to our customers, we internally design, develop and produce hardware and soft- ware for more than 15 years.

Now, NanoFocus goes inline too – same NanoFocus precision with over 1 million measure- ments per second to satisfy a broad range of industrial applications.

ase of 32% from $8.0 million in the second quarter of 2010. Product revenue for the second quarter of 2011 was $9.7 million, an increase of 30% from $7.5 million in the second quarter of 2010. Product mar- gin in the second quarter of 2011 increased to 69% compared to 61% in the second quarter of 2010.

Net loss for the second quarter of 2011 was $7.2 million, including a one time charge of $3.0 milli- on related to a litigation settlement and intellectual property licensing agreements with Life Technolo- gies Corporation. In addition, during the quarter Fluidigm entered into a license with Caliper Life Sciences for its existing microfluidic patent portfolio. The Q2 2011 net loss compares to a $4.8 million net loss in the second quarter of 2010. Non-GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2011 was $2.9 million as compared to $3.4 million for the second quarter of 2010. Non-GAAP net loss excludes stock-based compensation expense, one time charges and certain other charges (see accompanying table for reconcilia- tion of GAAP and non-GAAP measures).

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RX Polymers, Inc. (FRX) has closed on $15.7m in a Series B equity round of financing. The funds

will be used for working capital and to partially fund FRX’s first commercial scale production facility. FRX’s new plant is being built to fulfill significant customer demand for the Company’s novel flame retardant polymers. Leading the Series B investment round is SAM Private Equity with headquarters in Zurich Switzerland. Joining SAM are the Company’s Series A co-lead investors (Israel Cleantech Ventures and Capricorn Venture Partners), a syndicate of private

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