Ann Arbor, Michigan – June 15, 2007  —  The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) has donated surplus computer equipment for use by U.S. forces currently deployed in Iraq. The computers will be refurbished by JDS Computer Donations and packaged with other equipment to allow soldiers to communicate via email with friends and family. Some of the equipment will also be used to provide comfort for Iraqi children being treated by U.S. medical personnel.

“NCMS is proud to provide this equipment for use by our soldiers serving in Iraq,” said NCMS President & CEO Richard Pearson. “This donation builds on our 20 year relationship with Department of Defense to support our troops as well as being in line with our vision of the future where we must recycle and refurbish in order to lessen our impact on the environment."

For more information please contact:
NCMS Customer Care, customercare@ncms.org

About NCMS

The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) is the largest cross-industry collaborative research and development consortium in North America, and is the only consortial effort in the U.S. devoted exclusively to manufacturing technologies, processes and practices. NCMS has 20 years of experience in the formation and management of complex, multi-partner collaborative R&D programs, and is backed by corporate members representing virtually every manufacturing sector.

www.ncms.org

About JDS Computer Donations

JDS Computer Donations is a non-profit organization staffed entirely by volunteers. JDS provides technology for non-profit (501-C3) organizations, public schools, and laptop computers for the American soldiers in Iraq to communicate with family and friends.

www.jdscomputers.netfirms.com/