RNS Number:8113S
NXT PLC
12 March 2002


                       MAJOR MILESTONE IN MOBILE COMMS AS
               SIEMENS SHOWCASES MOBILE PHONE USING NXT TECHNOLOGY

London, 12 March 2002: German communications giant, Siemens, which ranks among
the top three global mobile phone manufacturers, announced today that it is
unveiling a prototype of a remodeled mobile telephone equipped with NXT
technology at the world's largest ICT show, CeBIT, in Hannover (13-20 March
2002).

The so called "speaker phone" being showcased is the popular Siemens S45, which
has a modified display lens.  NXT's SoundVuTM technology, has been used to
enable the display lens to work with tri-modal functionality as a hands-free
loudspeaker, receiver, and ringer.

This is a crucial advance in the mobile communications market for NXT, as it is
the first time one of the world's leading telecommunications manufacturers has
publicly exhibited a working prototype phone using NXT technology.


By incorporating NXT's technology, Siemens' engineers have been able to enhance
the sound quality for voice and music.  The speaker itself is sealed and
therefore waterproof.  The S45 uses NXT's Distributed Mode Actuator (DMA),
consisting of thin piezo-electric ceramic panels mounted in a central stub, so
that the display panel of the phone operates as a Distributed Mode Loudspeaker
(DML).  The actuator is significantly smaller than today's loudspeakers and
allows a more flexible approach to mobile phone design.


David Pearson, chief executive of NXT commented: "We are delighted that Siemens
has chosen to demonstrate its interest in using NXT's technology. Our technology
supports the constant effort of Siemens to innovate the market with design led
mobile phones."

Siemens will be evaluating consumers' reaction to the prototype, before
determining whether to consider a mass market introduction. The NXT enabled S45
will be on display at Siemens' booth in Hall 26, Stand A31.  CeBIT is one of the
world's biggest trade shows which attracted in excess of 850,000 visitors last
year.

About NXT

NXT's business is the invention, patenting, licensing and marketing of enabling
technologies in sound and speech. NXT is setting a new world-standard in
loudspeakers. It offers a superior alternative to existing technologies across
most product sectors while creating new opportunities where conventional
technology has been unable to deliver. NXT has developed industry-specific
expertise and is focused on helping its licensees get product to market
efficiently and cost effectively.

NXT now has over 230 licensees for its patented SurfaceSoundTM flat panel
loudspeaker technology. Licensees include Acer Computers, Armstrong,
DaimlerChrysler, Ericsson, Fiat R&D North America, General Motors, LG
Electronics, Matsushita Communication Industrial, NEC, Philips, Siemens and TDK.
The company, which is fully listed on the London Stock Exchange (symbol NTX),
has Technology Centers in Cambridge and Malvern and operations in London, Tokyo,
Hong Kong, California, Detroit, and Stuttgart. For more information, please
refer to www.nxtsound.com.

For additional information, please contact:

NXT plc
David Pearson, Chief Executive                    020 7343 5050
Andrew Williams
Paula Cressey

Weber Shandwick Square Mile                       020 7950 2800
Richard Hews
Rachel Child


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