Therma-Wave Receives Multiple Tool Order from the World-Leading Foundry in Taiwan
Wednesday July 23, 8:31 am ET
FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 2003--Therma-Wave, Inc. (Nasdaq:TWAV - News), a worldwide leader in development, manufacture and sale of process control metrology systems used in the manufacture of semiconductors, today announced the Company has received follow on orders for multiple tools from its Opti-Probe thin film measurement line of 300 mm applications from the world-leading foundry in Taiwan. Therma-Wave was selected for thin film application over competition based on its superior technical performance, low cost of ownership and field support.
"We are pleased that we are building momentum in 300 mm manufacturing Fabs, particularly for 193nm lithography," commented Dr. Giovanni Nocerino, Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Field Operations. "This business further strengthens our leadership position in this rapidly expanding and ever demanding marketplace."
"This order is evidence of the success of Therma-Wave's technical leadership in 300 mm metrology systems' matching especially in ultra thin film applications. It enables the user to achieve tighter process control and consistent on-target performance from the wafer processing systems throughout the entire Fab," continued Dr. Nocerino. "This follow on business fully validates our customers' receptiveness to our technology excellence |
