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<p align="center" style="color:windowtext;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Date of the Report:&#160; April 8, 2004</font></b></p>

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announced the acquisition of Telic Optics, Inc.&#160; &nbsp;A copy of the press release is attached as hereto as
Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.</font></p>

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<p style="color:windowtext;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Pursuant to the requirements of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to
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<p style="color:windowtext;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">AXSYS
TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF TELIC OPTICS</font></b></p>

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<p style="color:windowtext;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">ROCKY HILL, CONN. &#150; April 8, 2004 - Axsys
Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXYS)</font></b>, a global leader in
the design, manufacture and distribution of precision opto-mechanical
components and assemblies for the aerospace, defense and high-performance
commercial markets, today announced that it has acquired all of the stock of
Telic Optics, Inc., a privately owned manufacturer of infrared optics and
optical assemblies.&#160; The acquisition is
effective today, April 8, 2004.</p>

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<p style="color:windowtext;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Headquartered in North
Billerica, Massachusetts and founded in 1986, Telic employs 32 people and sells
its products to manufacturers of thermal imaging cameras, defense prime
contractors and research laboratories who design systems used in long-range
reconnaissance, surveillance and targeting applications for the defense and
homeland security markets.</font></p>

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<p style="color:windowtext;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Axsys is a leading supplier of
metal optics and opto-mechanical assemblies used in reconnaissance,
surveillance and targeting applications, primarily for air- and space-based
applications.&#160; The acquisition of Telic provides
Axsys with the following key strategic benefits:</font></p>

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<p style="color:windowtext;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#149;</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Telic&#146;s broad
infrared optics capabilities increase Axsys&#146; product offerings and complement
Axsys&#146; strong position in metal mirrors.&#160;
Axsys estimates that the infrared lens market is three times as large as
the metal optics market.</p>

<p style="color:windowtext;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#149;</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Telic&#146;s products
are typically used in ground- and sea-based programs.&#160; This complements Axsys&#146; historical focus on air- and space-based
programs and expands Axsys&#146; overall market and program penetration.</p>

<p style="color:windowtext;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#149;</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>The combination
of Axsys&#146; and Telic&#146;s opto-mechanical integration capabilities is expected to
enable Axsys to increase its competitive advantage and technical offering to
prime contractors who are seeking to outsource optics-based subassemblies.</p>

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<p style="color:windowtext;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Details
of Transaction</font></b></p>

<p style="color:windowtext;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The initial purchase price of
this acquisition is $14.0 million with an additional $4.0 million earn-out over
the next 36 months if certain revenue goals are achieved.&#160; If all revenue goals are achieved, the total
purchase price could reach $18.0 million.&#160;
Axsys funded the initial cash portion of the purchase price and
associated transaction costs through a combination of existing cash balances
and outside financing.&#160; In connection
with the transaction, Axsys has arranged a $10.0 million credit facility with
Fleet National Bank, a portion of which was used to fund the acquisition.</font></p>

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<p style="color:windowtext;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Management expects the
acquisition of Telic to increase Axsys&#146; consolidated revenues by approximately
$5.5 to $5.8 million and operating profit by approximately $1.5 to $1.7 million
for the balance of fiscal 2004. Previously Axsys had indicated guidance for
2004 operating results of 5% to 7% growth in revenue and 18% to 20% growth in
operating income compared to 2003. The addition of Telic&#146;s expected results for
the last three quarters of 2004 necessitates the revision of previous guidance.
Revenue growth is now expected to be 11% to 14% with operating income growth of
48% to 54%.</font></p>

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<p style="color:windowtext;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Stephen W. Bershad, Chairman
and CEO of Axsys commented, &#147;Over the past year, we have been looking for
companies that possess complementary technologies with exceptional engineering
skills that share our vision to become a premier supplier of opto-mechanical
components and subsystems.&#160; Telic is
strongly aligned with our objectives and will provide a meaningful contribution
to Axsys&#146; future growth opportunities.&#148;</font></p>

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<p style="color:windowtext;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">James Howard, President and CEO
of Telic added, &#147;Over the past several years, Telic has done remarkably well at
taking advantage of the increasing demand for infrared imaging systems within
the defense and homeland security markets.&#160;
However, in order to further enhance our capabilities, we welcome the
opportunity to partner with a company that has greater engineering, sales and
financial resources.&#160; Axsys provides the
right fit for Telic and we look forward to the opportunities that will be
created as a result of the combination of the two companies.&#148;</font></p>

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<p align="left" style="color:windowtext;letter-spacing:-.15pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Axsys&#146; management invites
you to listen to our conference call or our live audio webcast on April 8,
2004, at 3 p.m. ET regarding the acquisition of Telic Optics, Inc. The domestic
dial-in number is (888) 939-6307, the international dial-in number is (415)
908-6220 and the access number is 21192148. This call is being webcast by CCBN
and can be accessed at Axsys Technologies&#146; Web site at www.axsys.com.</font></p>

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<p style="color:windowtext;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">A replay of the conference call
will begin at 6 p.m.&#160; ET on April 8,
2004, and will be available until April 14, 2004 at 12 p.m. ET. The replay can
be accessed by dialing (800) 633-8284 or, outside the U.S., (402) 977-9140,
with an access number of 21192148.&#160; The
webcast replay will be available until April 30, 2004 at 12 p.m.</font></p>

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<p style="color:windowtext;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Axsys Technologies Inc. is a
vertically integrated supplier of precision optical and motion control
components and assemblies for high-technology applications, serving the
aerospace, defense, semiconductor, graphic arts and health imaging markets. For
more information, contact Axsys Technologies Inc., at www.axsys.com.</font></p>

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<p style="color:windowtext;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">This press release contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. One can identify these forward-looking
statements by the use of the words such as &#147;expect,&#148; &#147;anticipate,&#148; &#147;plan,&#148;
&#147;may,&#148;&#160; &#147;will,&#148; &#147;estimate&#148; or other
similar expressions. Because such statements apply to future events, they are
subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to
differ materially. Important factors, which could cause actual results to
differ materially, are described in Axsys&#146; reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q on
file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation:
the introduction of competing products or technologies by other companies
and/or pricing pressures from competitors and/or customers, a reversal or
slowdown of the modest economic recovery presently being experienced in the
United States, Axsys&#146; inability to achieve synergies in connection with the
acquisition, the incurrence of unexpected costs in connection with the
acquisition and other contingencies and risks relating to the integration of
Telic&#146;s operations and business.</font></p>

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