Adept Technology to Present At Forum Robotic 2009 Conference and Exhibition

PLEASANTON, Calif., Feb. 10, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adept Technology, Inc. (NasdaqGM:ADEP - News), a leading provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics and global robotics services, today announced its graduate engineer, Ruediger Winter will speak on the topic of integrating vision guidance with robot systems at the Forum Robotic 2009 show in Bremen, Germany February 12-13. The company will also be showcasing a flexible part feeding demonstration using its Adept Cobra(tm) SCARA robot with vision and an Adept AnyFeeder(tm) flexible part feeder on its booth in hall 7.

``We are very excited to be presenting at the Bremen show as it is an excellent application-oriented event that focuses on a comprehensive range of robotic applications including robotics in education, research, mechanical engineering and industrial manufacturing,'' said John Dulchinos, president and CEO of Adept Technology, Inc.

The Forum Robotic 2009 event takes place Feb. 12-13 in Bremen, Germany at the Bremen Exhibition & Conference Centre. The Bremen section of the Association of German Engineers (VDI) organizes the Forum Robotic event annually in cooperation with Messe Bremen. The Forum Robotic event is an excellent opportunity for attendees to gain information on the latest developments and trends in robotics and make valuable personal contacts. More information can be found on the events website at http://www.forum-robotic.de.

About Adept Technology, Inc.

Adept is a global, leading provider of intelligent robotics systems and services that enable customers to achieve precision, speed, quality and productivity in their assembly, handling, packaging, testing and other automated processes. With a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance motion controllers, application development software, vision-guidance technology and high-reliability robot mechanisms, Adept provides specialized, cost-effective robotics systems and services to high-growth markets including Packaged Goods, Life Sciences, Disk Drive/Electronics and Semiconductor/Solar; as well as to traditional industrial markets including machine tool automation and automotive components. More information is available at http://www.adept.com.

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