The group's principal activities are to design and manufacture electronic products used in wireless communications, computers, automotive and other electronic products. The group provides high technology manufacturing equipment to the global electronics market. The product line includes advanced laser systems used to improve the production yield of semiconductor devices and to fine tune electronic components and circuitry; high-speed test and termination equipment used in the production of electronic components. Other products include laser drilling systems used in the production of advanced electronic packaging; inspection systems and original equipment manufacturer machine vision products. The group markets its products through direct esi sales and service offices, franchised distributors, value added resellers (vars) and independent representatives located around the world.