McCauley Orders Metron G2 Laser Scanner for 3D Verification of Propellers

SEATTLE, Wash. October 30, 2006 — McCauley Propeller Systems, a leading manufacturer of aircraft propellers, has ordered a fully automated laser scanning system from Metron Systems Inc. After verification, the system will allow McCauley to rapidly confirm the 3-dimentional quality of propellers, thereby decreasing inspection time and increasing the quality of the company's manufacturing processes.

According to production managers at McCauley, Metron's unique combination of accuracy, field-of-view, automation and the ability to measure reflective parts, will allow McCauley to improve efficiency and accuracy plus meet or exceed customer requirements.

About McCauley
McCauley, a division of Cessna Aircraft, is a leader in both new OEM applications and STC conversions. Today, McCauley is the world's largest full-line propeller manufacturer, with over 500 models available. McCauley propellers are FAA certified as original equipment for aircraft built by Raytheon, British Aerospace, Cessna, Fairchild, Grumman, Jetstream, Piper, Stoddard Hamilton and many others. The company's products also serve a wide range of markets: military, agricultural and commuter airlines, as well as personal and business aviation. Currently, McCauley propellers are in the field on more than 250,000 aircraft around the world - a testimony to McCauley's continuing commitment to excellence.

About Metron
Metron Systems (www.metronsys.com) is a leader in digital shape measurement and analysis. Metron's laser scanning system allows customers to accelerate their design-build cycles and ensure quality at every step of the manufacturing process. Metron customers benefit from unprecedented time savings, fast learning curves, increased productivity, and high levels of user satisfaction. Metron is headquartered in Snoqualmie Ridge, Washington, about 25 miles east of Seattle.