VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 11, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zecotek Photonics Inc. (TSX-V:ZMS) (Frankfurt:W1I) today announced that Zecotek Laser Systems Singapore Pte. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary, has received purchase orders for its proprietary high-performance Rare-Earth Fine Oxide (RFO) Vanadate Crystals for laser applications. The announcement follows the initial sales and qualification of its neodymium doped yttrium vanadate laser cavity crystals by major U.S and European based laser manufacturers. Zecotek has been working closely with industry leading laser manufacturers to align quality testing procedures and standards and reached mutual agreement on final specifications and pricing levels. The vanadate crystals are expected to be used in a new series of high-performance industrial lasers. For competitive reasons terms of the purchase orders remain confidential.
