MADISON, Wis., Dec. 10 --PRNewswire-AsiaNet/InfoQuest Imago Scientific Instruments, world leader in atomic-scale imaging and analytical solutions, announced today that Manny Lakios has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Field Operations. Mr. Lakios joins Imago after 20 years at Veeco Instruments, Inc. where he held various senior management positions including President & General Manager of Process Equipment & President of Field Operations. In his new role, Manny will coordinate global customer related activities including distribution, sales and service. Dr. Timothy Stultz, President and CEO of Imago commented, "Imago is expanding into a number of new markets and we are pleased about Mr. Lakios joining our executive team at this time to lead and develop our strategic sales efforts. His extensive knowledge of the scientific instrumentation industry and his demonstrated leadership capabilities will help increase Imago's footprint in the marketplace." Stultz added, "Manny will be a tremendous help in identifying key opportunities within our various market segments which include data storage, semiconductors, research laboratories and advanced materials." Manny brings a strong track record in strategic customer development, product service enhancements and sales expansion. Mr. Lakios has over 20 years of experience in the Semiconductor equipment and instrumentation industry. "Imago has a great opportunity for growth with it's leading edge LEAP analytical & metrology system," commented Mr. Lakios. "We identify new applications for this class of metrology daily, in each of our served markets. My objective is to assist the Imago organization to address the needs of these customers. This focus will yield our desired growth." About Imago Scientific Instruments Corporation Imago Scientific Instruments Corporation is the recognized world leader in the development of Nanolytical(R) tools and solutions for manufactures, engineers, scientists and researchers involved in the nano-technology revolution. Imago is committed to the sustained advancement of nano-science - continually developing groundbreaking technology and solutions to address unique issues facing our clients and partners. Imago has developed a worldwide customer base and delivers support from a number of locations in the United States, Japan, and Asia Pacific. For more information, see http://www.imago.com SOURCE: Imago Scientific Instruments CONTACT: Timothy Stultz, Ph.D., President & CEO of Imago Scientific Instruments Corporation, +1-608-274-6880, or Fax, +1-608-442-0622, or Mobile, +1-805-637-2004, [email protected] Web site: http://www.imago.com --Distributed by AsiaNet (www.asianetnews.net)--