Jmar LLC

BIOLASE Technology designs, manufactures and markets laser systems that enable dentists, oral surgeons and specialists to perform a broad range of dental procedures and cosmetic applications. The company has clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration to market its laser systems in the U.S. BIOLASE has sold more than 2,000 laser systems in 25-plus countries. The company s Waterlase device uses a unique combination of water and laser to precisely cut hard tissues, including bone and teeth, as well as gums, with minimal damage to surrounding tissue. BIOLASE s LaserSmile system performs tooth whitening and cosmetic procedures. The company also manufactures and sells accessories and disposables for laser systems, such as handpieces, tips and whitening gel. BIOLASE Technology is headquartered in San Clemente, Calif.

Quidel Corporation, established in 1979, is one of the leading providers of diagnostic tests and solutions for detection and management of medical conditions and illnesses. It offers a variety of tests that aid in the diagnosis of several diseases, including influenza, fecal occult blood, bacterial vaginosis, infectious mononucleosis, pylori, chlamydia and pregnancy tests. The company markets its product under the brand name, QuickVue. It has a specialty products department that develops research products in the fields of oncology and bone health. The company also provides service and technical support to customers. Quidel Corporation has research and manufacturing operations in San Diego and Santa Clara, Calif.

Kontron America is the U.S. subsidiary of Kontron, which is a Germany-based company that offers a range of embedded computing technology solutions. Kontron serves the telecommunications, automation and information technology markets. It develops, produces and markets a range of products worldwide. The company has a network of facilities in the United States, Canada, China, Russia and Taiwan, as well as employs more than 2,600 people worldwide. It is a member of various trade organizations, including the Communications Platforms Trade Association, PC/104 Embedded Consortium, VMEbus International Trade Association and VDMA in Germany. Kontron offers a variety of industrial chassis and liquid crystal display monitors, as well as industrial flat panels and rack-mounted computers and enclosures.