News - Multiple MEMS To Japan
Plasma-Therm, Inc. Announces Sale Of Multiple MEMS Systems in Japan
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Plasma-Therm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTIS - news) announced today the sale of multiple Shuttlelock(R) 770 plasma processing systems to several Japanese electronic device manufacturers which will be used to produce leading edge Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) devices.
Plasma-Therm's Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) technology is incorporated into these systems and will provide the customers a platform for the development and fabrication of advanced MEMS products through deep silicon etching, incorporating etch technology licensed from Robert Bosch, GmbH.
Dr. Jay Sasserath, the Company's Vice President, Strategic Marketing, stated, ''Through these system sales, Plasma-Therm gains immediate entry into the Japanese MEMS market, which offers significant growth potential.
MEMS devices are expected to find uses in a number of large markets including
-automotive sensors,
-ink jet head cartridges and
-magnetic disk drives.
Since Japanese firms participate in large segments of these markets, Plasma-Therm's entry is very important in supporting our future growth and strategic positioning goals.'' Sasserath added,
''Plasma-Therm was chosen by these customers because of our advanced technology, ability to provide global production solutions, as well as a worldwide customer service and support program.
These customers were impressed with our ability to supply technical solutions to meet their fabrication requirements, further supporting our already strong installed base in Japan. We believe this further supports Plasma-Therm's position of leadership in providing thin film processes to the global MEMS community.''
The statements contained in this release which are not historical facts may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements
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Plasma-Therm, Inc., headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a leading producer of plasma process equipment primarily used by manufacturers requiring expertise in thin film etching and deposition. More information about PTI may be obtained by visiting their website at plasmatherm.com . |
