Woburn, MA, August 8, 2005 - Boston Applied Technologies, Incorporated (BATi) is adding the synthesis of inorganic nano powders into its Nanotechnology portfolio because of several recent breakthroughs at BATi to reliably and cost effectively manufacture such materials. BATi has engaged in the nanotechnology field since its inception in 2002, including nano films, nano structures.

Dr. Kewen Li, Vice President of Materials Technology at BATi, commented, "This is a great opportunity for BATi to participate in the exciting explorations of materials in the nano world. The addition of nano powder synthesis technology will no doubt further reinforce the R&D abilities at BATi on the emerging nanotechnology that is changing our world today."

About BATi
Boston Applied Technologies Incorporated (BATi) was formed in 2002 by the key management and technical team formerly with Corning Applied Technologies, a subsidiary of Corning Incorporated. With many years' development effort and a group of industry pioneers, BATI has established a unique leading position in designing, manufacturing and marketing a variety of light and polarization management components for the telecommunications and instrumentation markets.