For Immediate Release

International Metrology Systems names

Resources for Manufacturing, Inc., as new Sales Representative

Plymouth, Michigan, July 19, 2004 –International Metrology Systems has named Resources for Manufacturing, Inc., as its exclusive Sales Representative in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Western Pennsylvania for its entire range of metrology products including Coordinate Measuring Machines, retrofits and Virtual DMIS software.

"RFM’s broad range of expertise, including complete turn-key metrology solutions greatly strengthens the IMS presence in a key area of American manufacturing." says Ken Sheehan, vice president of marketing." This relationship will greatly benefit our customers, bringing regional expertise closer than ever before to users of Virtual DMIS."

"We think IMS is a perfect partner for RFM. The new Carbon-Fiber Premier series coupled with the shop floor Umpire systems gives us a complete range of solutions for any manufacturing application." commented John Szanto, President, RFM. "We also see great benefits in delivering CAD enabled metrology to our clients through Virtual DMIS retrofits."

About Resources for Manufacturing –

Resources For Manufacturing, Inc., (RFM) is a provider of new and used metrology equipment and services. With over 60 years of experience in the metrology industry, RFM is the perfect resource to offer sound recommendations to solve your application needs. RFM offers New, Used & Rebuilt CMM’s, CMM Probing and Styli accessories, Vision Inspection Machines, Dedicated Gages, and Surface Finish Measurement Equipment. In addition, RFM offers CMM and Vision Machine Calibration, Repair and Preventive Maintenance Services, Retrofit Packages, Relocation Services, Operator Training, Contract Inspection and more. RFM is dedicated to providing the best customer service possible.

About International Metrology Systems -

International Metrology Systems was formed in 1992 through the acquisition of Ferranti Metrology, the original inventors and pioneers of CMM technology in 1959. IMS manufactures contact and non-contact measurement systems in a wide variety of configurations from shop floor mobile systems to large gantry style CMMs with a total installed base of over 6000 systems. IMS’ strategic goals include retrofits of existing systems with modern controls and Virtual DMIS software.

For more information contact:

International Metrology Systems

Kenneth L. Sheehan, Vice President of Marketing
(401) 667-0109
kensheehan@entelegence.com

Resources for Manufacturing, Inc.

John Szanto, President
(937) 436-4699
Sales@RFMInc.net