"This is the start of an exciting new phase for AOS" said Dr Sam Crossley, AOS's Managing Director.

"Whilst AOS has always maintained a focus on product development, the realisation of our own in-house product portfolio has taken several years to establish and it is very reqarding to now see this taking its place in the market", he said.

AOS products range from low-cost passive fibre optic components, via fibre Braggg gratings and OEM modules, to state-of-the-art turn-key instumentation. All products are manufactured using ISO 9000 quality control procedures. Further details are available on the Company's new website (www.aost.co.uk) or by contacting the company directly.