EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is effective as of this day of
       , 1996 (the "Effective Date"), by and between Assembly & 
Manufacturing Systems Inc., a California Corporation ("AMS"), and       , 
an individual ("Employee").

In consideration of the mutual agreements and the promises herein contained, 
the parties hereto agree as follows:

1.  Employment.  AMS hereby employs Employee and Employee hereby accepts 
employment with AMS on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

2. Term of Employment.  The term of this Agreement shall commence on the 
Effective Date and continue until terminated, which may be done by either 
party at any time on fourteen (14) days written notice to the other party.

3. Duties.  Employee shall devote his full productive time to the duties 
assigned to him.  "Full productive time" is hereby defined as that time 
reasonably necessary to perform his required duties in a timely manner, 
but not less than forty (40) hours per week, for fifty-two (52) weeks per 
year, less holidays, sick leave, and vacation time in accordance with the 
 then-prevailing policies of AMS.  Employee's performance shall be reviewed 
at least annually by AMS.

4.  Compensation.  In consideration of Employee's performing the duties 
described herein, AMS agrees to compensate employee at the rate of      . 
Employee shall also be covered by AMS's Group Medical Insurance, and such 
other group benefits granted to employees pursuant to the then prevailing 
policies of AMS. 

Employee shall also receive:

(a)   As incentive compensation, such bonuses and benefits as AMS's Board 
of Directors, in its sole discretion, shall determine.

(b)  As further incentive compensation, SGI Warrants in an amount to be 
decided in the sole discretion of SGI's Board of Directors. 

(c)   Reimbursement of reasonable business expenses incurred by Employee in
accordance with AMS's policies.

(d)   Compensation shall be reviewed by AMS and Employee at least annually.

5. Integration.  This Agreement shall not be modified or amended, except by 
a writing signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be 
executed at Simi Valley, California.

Assembly & Manufacturing Systems, Inc.            Employee
2222 Shasta Way
Simi Valley, CA  93065


By:      /s/                                      /s/
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Dominick S. Savo, President
   

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