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VIASYS® Orthopedics / Tecomet™ Opens LaunchQuick™

WILMINGTON, MA - Nov 18, 2005 -VIASYS® Orthopedics / Tecomet™ announced the opening  of LaunchQuick™, a new, state-of-the-art, dedicated Process Development Center in its Wilmington, Massachusetts facility. LaunchQuick™ provides the collaborative environment surgeons and OEMs need to spawn new ideas. With the latest equipment and most sophisticated technologies, LaunchQuick™ is designed to reduce time-to-market for new product launch through a seamless transition to full-scale manufacturing. The center will produce first article, small batches for testing and lab evaluation, and pre-series for clinical evaluation. LaunchQuick™ is equipped with 4-Axis and 5-Axis Machining Centers, as well as a 9-Axis Integrated Machining Center.

In addition, the Company announced the addition of a 1300 Ton Press to its forging facility.

Contact:     VIASYS® Orthopedics
Jean-Paul Burtin, 978-642-2400
jean-paul.burtin@viasyshc.com