WEDC Receives Underwriters Laboratories Inc (UL) Approval for its SimTouch™ Keypads

Phoenix, AZ—May 1, 2006—White Electronic Designs Corporation (NASDAQ:WEDC), a leading supplier of industrial keypad and electronic systems, has received notification of approval from Underwriters Laboratories Inc (UL) for use of the UL recognition mark on its SimTouch™ keypad products.

SimTouch keypads are designed to create the light touch of capacitive touch switches at a fraction of the cost. Using WEDC’s innovative conductive ink switch technology, SimTouch enables designers to create user interfaces limited only by their imagination. Light actuation force switches have become a characteristic of elegant product design, thereby creating competitive advantage.

“In offering SimTouch, White has discovered increasing customer interest in light actuation force switches”, said Wayne Parkinson, Vice President of Business Development for White Electronic Designs Corporation. SimTouch keypads meet the need to integrate stylish user interfaces into next generation product designs.”

Manufactured by White Electronic Designs, SimTouch keypad (UL File # E156070) customization options include printed overlay, keypad configuration and interface electronics. WEDC anticipates significant interest in its custom SimTouch interface solutions and is now providing customer evaluation kits. Contact WEDC for a demonstration.

Availability
Custom prototypes can be produced in as little as 10 days. Production orders are being accepted now with delivery in 4-6 weeks (based on switch complexity).

About WEDC
White Electronic Designs Corporation designs, develops and manufactures innovative solutions for three high technology sectors in military, industrial and commercial markets; advanced semiconductor packaging, high-density memory products and state-of-the-art microelectronic multi-chip modules for data communications and telecommunications providers, defense and aerospace system suppliers; ruggedized high-legibility flat panel display for commercial/military aircraft and ordnance delivery systems; interface storage and retrieval devices, and electromechanical assemblies for OEM's in commercial and military markets. WEDC is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and has design and manufacturing centers in Arizona, Indiana, Oregon and Ohio. To learn more about White Electronic Designs, visit our web site at www.wedc.com.



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