JULY 17, 2007--Adept Technology, (Livermore, CA, USA; www.adept.com) has signed an agreement with Second2None Machine Vision Systems (Shenzhen, China; www.visiondragon.com) to distribute and integrate Adept robots and vision systems in China. The distribution agreement represents an expansion of an existing distribution relationship in which Second2None has been an distributor and solutions provider of Adept HexSight vision technology in China and extends Adept's market presence into China's growing automation industry.

Under the terms of the agreement, Second2None will become a non-exclusive distributor and value-added integrator of Adept's complete product line of robots, controls, vision and software throughout China.
"China has the potential to become one of the largest markets for robotics and vision products," said John Dulchinos, president and COO of Adept Technology. "Second2None provides Adept with a solid foundation of automation experience combined with a deep understanding of the unique demographics of the local customers.

Second2None Machine Vision Systems provides turnkey machine vision systems, integration, and consulting services for industrial inspection, image analysis, and automation applications. The company is located in the Yingdali Science & Digital Building Free Trade Zone in Futian Shenzhen.

Tue Jul 17 06:00:00 CDT 2007