Entivity Partners With Ann Arbor Technologies To Introduce A Fully Integrated Automation Control System

Ann Arbor, MI - June 25, 2001 Entivity, A Phoenix Contact Company, the leading supplier of PC-based automation and control software, has announced a partnership agreement with Ann Arbor Technologies, also based in Ann Arbor, MI, to offer a fully integrated control solution based on Entivity's Studio control software and Ann Arbor Technologies' webLink industrial computer system.

Entivity's Studio product, with integrated Visio technology for control logic and HMI, combines advanced control and information technologies to equip users with the most complete and comprehensive software solution. Built-in productivity analysis, enterprise connectivity, and transparent scalability across the full range of Microsoft Windows platforms, combine to dramatically accelerate automation implementation.

"In response to requests from our customers for a fully integrated control solution, we teamed up with a company that is highly recognized for its industrial PCs - Ann Arbor Technologies - to offer a unit that combines performance and value," said Jeff Fisher, VP of Sales for Entivity.

The webLink-15 is a small but powerful color flat panel computer system that has a super clear 15" active matrix TFT color flat panel display, resistive touch screen, and 733 MHZ Intel Pentium III processor running with Windows 2000. Its designed to meet the needs of OEMs using Windows based software programs.

About Entivity

Entivity delivers software and web-enabled services that dramatically improve productivity in the development, deployment and operation ofautomated material handling and manufacturing systems. Unlike traditional automation suppliers with proprietary architectures, Entivity is focused on intuitive, open architecture solutions that readily integrate with hardware and software components from virtually all suppliers. Entivity's software and service products accelerate system implementation while closing the traditional gap between automation and information systems. For additional information, visit the Entivity web site at www.entivity.com or call 800-722-6875.

About Ann Arbor Technologies

Since its founding in 1988, Ann Arbor Technologies has been focused on providing quality industrial hardware solutions for the marketplace. By offering a variety of industrial workstations incorporating flat panel display technology, Ann Arbor Technologies' solutions are built around the newest technology at competitive prices. For more information, visit the Ann Arbor Technologies site at a2t.com.