August 16, 2004

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Xspect Solutions introducing new "Xsperienced" remanufactured used & pre-owned CMMs

With a market surplus of used CMM machines, users are finding significant cost benefits with remanufactured pre-owned units.

In an effort to prevent industry from squandering a good CMM asset base by obsoleting or scrapping machines, Xspect Solutions has undertaken a refurbishing, rebuilding and remanufacturing program for pre-owned CMMs called "Xsperienced CMMs". This program offers manufacturing a wide variety of CMM capability at significantly reduced costs.

Keith Mills, president of Xspect Solutions, Inc and past president of CMM manufacturers DEA and IMS says, "We estimate that there could possibly be over 5,000 surplus CMMs worldwide. If anyone is in doubt, just check Ebay, the next bankruptcy report or out-of-business equipment auction lists. In most cases, the actual machine hardware has the built-in precision to accurately provide the necessary ongoing sophisticated measuring capability. The problem is that the original software and even most of the upgrades provided with the original machine are grossly out-of-date, as well as some of the electronics, computers and probing systems."

Mills explains, " What we've done at Xspect Solutions is to purchase large numbers of used CMMs and remanufacture them to meet the needs of the customer. We can do this for about one-third the cost of a new machine, and give the buyer a machine from any manufacturer, domestic or foreign. The machines are upgraded with OpenDMIS™ software that is the benchmark in CMM usability and CAD integration. Each machine undergoes our extensive 100 point service check and is delivered to its new owner on a full turnkey basis including installation, calibration and software training. In addition, we offer a search and locate service for clients to find a specific CMM requirement using our extensive networking expertise.

Xspect Xsperienced CMM pricing includes a 90-day warranty and a 30-day money back guarantee. Since starting the company just 18 months ago, Mills claims Xspect Solutions to be the largest used CMM dealer in North America.

"Because CMMs today are all about software and support," Mills points out, "Buying a CMM with old software from a traditional used equipment dealer on a 'where is…as is' basis represents total risk for the customer. At Xspect we have taken all the risk out of purchasing a used CMM, because unlike other forms of manufacturing equipment, the original CMM frame will never wear out, and in most cases the older machines were manufactured to a higher degree of precision that most of today's new ones. Older is Better is the world of CMMs."

Xspect Solutions, Inc. headquartered in Wixom, Michigan is a nationwide Metrology Sourcing Company dedicated to supplying Total Coordinate Metrology Solutions including; new and pre-owned CMM equipment, modular fixturing, complete measuring and calibration services, training, software, retrofits, programming, spare parts and the complete line Renishaw probes and styli.

Xspect Solutions, Inc. 24,000 square foot fully air conditioned CMM remanufacturing factory is believed to be the largest such facility in the world. Over 75 machines can be simultaneously upgraded and remanufactured.

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Xspect Solutions, Inc. 24,000 square foot fully air conditioned CMM remanufacturing factory is believed to be the largest such facility in the world. Over 75 machines can be simultaneously upgraded and remanufactured.