Adept, Shibuya Kyogo Collaborate on Photonic Assembly

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 15 -- Adept Technology Inc. has joined in a strategic OEM agreement with Shibuya Kyogo of Japan to develop new high-precision photonic assembly solutions based on their combined expertise and automation technologies.

"We are extremely pleased to team with Shibuya," said Brian Carlisle, chief executive officer for Adept Technology. "Shibuya's high-precision bonding and automation technology coupled with our innovative photonics assembly mechanisms and platforms will yield extremely flexible and cost-effective solutions for our customers worldwide."