Culver City, CA, October 5, 2005 – These tools are specially designed for a new application in nanotechnology. Robert Hicks, CEO of Surfx, said, “This sale is particularly exciting, because it demonstrates that Surfx products are enabling customers to synthesize novel materials, and are proving to be valuable IP builders. Our atmospheric plasma tools offer customers new process solutions, as well as faster and more efficient operation.  Tool performance is driving our sales, and this year is turning out to be the best yet with dramatic growth in all product lines.”