FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                     

 June 1, 2004

LIGHTWORKS OPTICS RECOGNIZED BY LOCKHEED MARTIN

AS OUTSTANDING SMALL BUSINESS PARTNER

TUSTIN, Calif. – June 1, 2004 – LightWorks Optics, Inc., a leading solutions partner for advanced integrated optical systems, was recognized by Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] Missiles and Fire Control as an outstanding small business provider for 2003.  Each year, the Lockheed Martin business units in Central Florida and Dallas nominate and select small businesses that have consistently provided outstanding support and products during the past year.  Though the corporation has thousands of suppliers, only a few of the small business suppliers are recognized for their outstanding quality in goods and service.

At the 9^th annual awards banquet held on April 26 in Orlando, Fla., executives from the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control and Simulation, Training & Support businesses presented awards to 16 companies. 

“Small business providers are critical partners in enabling Lockheed Martin to successfully meet our customers’ requirements,” said Stan Arthur, president of Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control’s Orlando Operations.  “The corporation relies heavily on materials and services, solutions, resources and components through small businesses.”

“We are thrilled to receive this prestigious honor from Lockheed Martin,” commented LightWorks Optics President Dan Barber who accepted the award.  “It is a tribute to our employees and reinforces our commitment to exceptional quality, on-time performance and outstanding customer service, thereby contributing to significant cost savings for our customers.”

About LightWorks Optics

LightWorks Optics, Inc., is an employee-owned company, specializing in concurrent engineering collaboration with customers to develop integrated optical systems solutions for advanced applications.  Its design team provides technical expertise and leadership, from concept to design through manufacturing and production.  Focusing on prototype to production development efforts, the company designs, manufactures, assembles, and tests precision optical systems and components at its Tustin, Calif., facility.  For more information about LightWorks Optics, visit www.lightworksoptics.com.

About Lockheed Martin

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 130,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems, products and services.  For more information about Lockheed Martin, visit http://lockheedmartin.com.

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Contacts:

LightWorks Optics: info@lwoptics.com