All,

I am happy to announce that steam pressure has returned to normal, process gases are back on, and all areas of Birck are once again open and available for use.

Thank you all very much for your patience and understanding throughout this unusual situation.

Regards,

Jeff Kuhn

Facility Engineer

Birck Nanotechnology Center

Purdue University

1205 W. State St.

West Lafayette, IN 47907

Ph:  (765) 496-8329

Fax: (765) 496-2018