Exhibit 17



October 19, 1998


Carl Herrmann
MRS Technology, Inc.
10 Elizabeth Drive
Chelmsford, MA 01824

Dear Carl,

Please accept this as my letter of resignation from the board of Director of
MRS Technology.  As you know, it was my intent to not stand for reelection at
the annual meeting origianlly scheduled for last summer.  At this time, I feel
my responsible as Chairman and CEO of NMS and other commitments make it
impossible for me to continue to serve MRS effectively.
 
I wish you, and the folks at MRS, all the best.

Sincerely,

/s/Robert P.  Schechter
Chairman and CEO


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