Ultratech Announces Departure of Senior Vice President

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 26, 2005--Ultratech, Inc. (Nasdaq:UTEK), a leading supplier of lithography and laser-processing systems used to manufacture semiconductors and nanotechnology devices, announced today that on Thursday, August 25, 2005 it terminated the employment of Somit Talwar, Senior Vice President Laser Processing.

About Ultratech:

Ultratech, Inc. (Nasdaq:UTEK) designs, manufactures and markets photolithography equipment used worldwide in the fabrication of semiconductor and nanotechnology devices, and has expanded its technology scope in pioneering laser processing technology for IC manufacturing. Founded in 1979, Ultratech is a market leader in gold and solder bump lithography. Its products are designed to substantially reduce the cost of ownership for manufacturers in the electronics industry. The company's home page on the World Wide Web is located at www.ultratech.com.