May 12, 2006

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CTS Introduces Ultra-Thin Piezoelectric Wafers

Elkhart, IN…CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS), a global leader in the design and manufacture of ceramic piezoelectric (PZT) materials, wafers and components, today announced the release of its new Ultra-Thin PZT Wafers for the inkjet printer industry.

The Ultra-Thin PZT Wafers require lower drive voltage for actuation, and the thinner dimension allows for easier integration with silicon wafer technology. These advantages give manufacturers similar voltage requirements to other components and allows for production processes that utilize and benefit from silicon wafer processing technology.

The new wafers are available in any CTS material formulation and can be provided as a bare element or electroded with sputtered nickel, tin, nichrome or gold.  They are available in various thicknesses down to 60 microns.  CTS can also produce a wide range of surface finishes compatible with next-level assembly.

For more information on CTS’ new Ultra-Thin PZT Wafers, please contact Scott Hulick at (505) 348-4213

About Electronic Components
CTS Electronic Components designs and manufactures piezoelectric materials and components for medical, ink jet printer, and other sensor applications for OEMs and Contract Manufacturers worldwide.  The Company has manufacturing locations in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Singapore; Dongguan and Tianjin, China; and Kaohsiung, Taiwan. 

About CTS
CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic components and sensors and a provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) to OEMs in the automotive, computer, communications, medical and industrial markets.  CTS manufactures products in North America, Europe and Asia. CTS' stock is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CTS." 

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