Exponent, Inc. Opens Subsidiary in China

Exponent Science and Technology Consulting Co., Ltd. to provide technical support to U.S. and international companies operating in East Asia

MENLO PARK, CA, July 18, 2005—Exponent, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPO), is pleased to announce the formation of a wholly owned subsidiary, Exponent Science and Technology Consulting Co., Ltd. (Hangzhou), (Exponent China), whose headquarters is located in the Hangzhou Hi-Tech Development Zone (HHTZ) in China. The firm provides engineering and scientific consulting services to meet the increasing demand for technical support to U.S. and international companies operating in East Asia. Exponent China specializes in production monitoring, quality assessment, failure analysis, design support, and third-party risk assessment, particularly those that stem from off-shore production in Asia. Exponent China offers clients the same highly credentialed technical expertise they have come to expect from Exponent, but from bilingual staff located in China.

"We have many clients with manufacturing operations in China. Having qualified and experienced personnel located close to their facilities, Exponent can respond quickly and cost effectively in the event of any product or production issues that clients may encounter with increased production outsourced to Asia,” stated Michael R. Gaulke, President & CEO. “Exponent’s staff is currently working to promptly assist clients with technical problems and operational issues related to their manufacturing processes overseas.” More information on Exponent Science and Technology Consulting Co., Ltd. (Hangzhou) can be found by accessing Exponent’s website at www.exponentchina.com.

Exponent is an engineering and scientific consulting firm providing solutions to complex problems. Exponent’s multidisciplinary organization of scientists, physicians, engineers, and business consultants brings together more than 70 technical disciplines to address complicated issues facing industry and government today. The firm’s consultants analyze failures and accidents to determine their causes and provide answers to help prevent such problems. In addition, Exponent evaluates human health and environmental concerns to find cost-effective solutions. Exponent is certified to ISO 9001.

Exponent can be reached at (888) 656-EXPO or www.exponent.com or info@exponent.com.

Posted: July 18, 2005

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