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EXHIBIT 99.1
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DEPOSITION SCIENCES ANNOUNCES ORDERS FOR ISOSPHERE(TM) BALL LENSES
CLEVELAND, OHIO, SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 - ADVANCED LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(NASDAQ: ADLT) today announced its Deposition Sciences, Inc (DSI) subsidiary had
received recent orders from Lucent Technologies Microelectronics Group for DSI's
IsoSpherE(TM) Ball Lenses. These orders, totaling approximately $600,000 are
expected to be delivered within the next six months. IsoSphere Ball Lenses are
one member of DSI's line of collimating micro-optics, and are made using DSI's
proprietary IsoDyn(TM) low pressure chemical vapor deposition process.
"DSI's micro-optic products such as the IsoSphere Ball Lenses can be used where
it is necessary to collect light leaving a fiber optic, or to focus light into a
fiber optic," explains Dr. Don Rogers, Manager of DSI's Telecommunications
Group. "We believe that these orders from Lucent demonstrate the acceptance of
the IsoSphere product and applications. Growing demand for these products from
other telecommunications customers support this view."
IsoSphere Ball Lenses are available in a variety of configurations for various
specific applications, and can be configured so that one lens provides very low
insertion losses in both the 1310 nm band and the 1550 nm band (including both C
and L bands). Other applications include use with pump lasers at 980 nm and 1480
nm, and expanded beam devices. IsoSphere lenses are available in a wide variety
of sizes (including as small as 250 microns) and indices, providing the optical
device designer with new design options.
DSI, a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Lighting Technologies, Inc, is an
advanced thin film coating company located in Santa Rosa, CA. Current
telecommunications products include WDM filters, highly reflective films for
DWDM applications, optical fiber assemblies, and collimating micro-optics that
reduce insertion losses in DWDM, metro, and optical switching systems. DSI's
patented and proprietary coating equipment, advanced thin film deposition
processes, and specialized measurement capabilities are key elements in
manufacture of these products.
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in
this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties, including the timely development and market acceptance of new
products, the timely and successful implementation of cost reduction and cash
flow initiatives, the impact of the initiatives on relationships with customers,
suppliers, and employees, the ability to provide adequate incentives to retain
and attract key employees, the integration of acquired operations, the impact of
competitive products and pricing, and other risks detailed from time to time in
ADLT's EDGAR filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In particular,
see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Form 10-K/A 3 for the fiscal year ended June
30, 1999.
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The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in
these forward-looking statements.
Advanced Lighting Technologies, Inc. is an innovation-driven designer,
manufacturer, and marketer of metal halide lighting products, including
materials, system components, systems, and production equipment with operations
and affiliates in North America, Europe, the Pacific Rim and Australia.
For further information, contact:
Lisa Barry
Investor Relations
Advanced Lighting Technologies, Inc.
440/836-7111
