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RFID Solutions Center^SM Dayton To Collaborate With Leading Universities For RFID Innovation And Education

February 6, 2006, Dayton, OH –The RFID Solutions Center Dayton, a division of Alien Technology Corporation, today announced it is collaborating with five leading Ohio universities to develop and execute programs for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology education, research and development. The Ohio State University, Ohio University Center for Automatic Identification, part of the Russ College of Engineering and Technology, Wilberforce University, Wright State University, and the University of Cincinnati have agreed to collaborate with the RFID Solutions Center in such activities as developing RFID curriculums; promoting and enhancing RFID studies, including student internship at the Solutions Center; and facilitating faculty consulting engagements at the Center, among other potential joint projects.

“A state with a rich history of technology innovation, Ohio boasts some of the nation’s most highly regarded technical education resources,” said Damon Bramble, General Manager, RFID Solution Center Dayton. “There are exciting opportunities for the RFID Solutions Center and various institutions of higher learning to work together, from guest instruction and consulting to research and development. We look forward to further exploring these opportunities for the benefit of both the educational and the RFID user communities.”

Dedicated to RFID discovery, innovation and successful implementation, the 23,000 square foot RFID Solutions Center Dayton encompasses sophisticated technical labs, and extensive test and piloting facilities, as well as the capital equipment needed to simulate a wide range of “real-world” RFID situations for supply chains in the consumer packaged goods, retail, transportation, defense and pharmaceuticals industries. With its breadth of physical facilities, consulting and educational resources, including the Alien RFID Academy, the Solutions Center is designed to help organizations address the totality of RFID in the global supply chain.

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About the RFID Solutions Center Dayton
Centrally located in Dayton, Ohio, the RFID Solutions Center Dayton is a division of Alien Technology Corporation, reflecting Alien's commitment to RFID users, their partners and the RFID industry. Staffed by industry experts and housing the most advanced hardware, software and infrastructure equipment, the Center is dedicated to driving RFID technology innovation and accelerating the adoption of RFID solutions worldwide. More information on the RFID Solutions Center can be found at www.rfidsolutionscenter.com.

About Alien Technology
Alien Technology Corporation is a leading provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products for global customers in government, retail, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, transportation, and other industries. Using its patented manufacturing process, Fluidic Self Assembly (FSA®), Alien manufactures EPC tags in very high-volumes and at low cost. The company provides a family of RFID readers for a variety of applications including supply chain management, logistics, and anti-counterfeiting, to improve inventory management and reduce operating costs. Alien is an active member of EPCglobal. More information about Alien Technology Corporation can be found on the Company’s website at www.alientechnology.com.

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Contact:
Ms. Linda Prosser
Vice President, Corporate Marketing
18220 Butterfield Blvd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
lprosser@alientechnology.com
Phone: 408-782-3963
Fax: 408-782-3908

Josh Aroner
Zeno Group Public Relations
Josh.aroner@zenogroup.com
Phone: 415-369-8107