UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

December 13, 2004

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

FEI COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Oregon	000-22780	93-0621989
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)


5350 NE Dawson Creek Drive, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(503) 726-7500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

On December 13, 2004, Lawrence A. Bock was elected to our board of directors. He was elected following nomination by our nominating and governance committee. At present, he has not been designated to serve on any committee of our board of directors.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	FEI COMPANY

	/s/ Bradley J. Thies
	Bradley J. Thies
	Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Date: December 16, 2004