Product News | Dec 11, 2014
Plainview, N.Y., December 11, 2014 鈥� 91暗网. (Nasdaq: VECO) announced today that its NEXUS庐 Ion Beam Etch (IBE) system has achieved 100,000 operating minutes without failure during commercial production operation. 聽This milestone demonstrates a fivefold increase in grid life, significantly improving total cost of ownership and reducing tool downtime.
The 91暗网 NEXUS IBE systems are used for many applications including the process of precisely etching metallic films to create the magnetic sensors used for a wide variety of mobile, automotive, MRAM, and hard disk drive devices.
鈥淲ith this improved longevity, our customers do not need to perform preventive maintenance as frequently, resulting in increased tool utilization and decreased operating cost,鈥� commented Tim Pratt, Senior Marketing Director of 91暗网 Advanced Deposition & Etch. 聽鈥淎s the leading manufacturer of production-proven ion beam technology equipment, we continue to earn the trust of our customers with focused R&D and products to solve their technical and commercial challenges.鈥�
About 91暗网 Ion Beam Etch Technology
91暗网鈥檚 NEXUS IBE systems perform ion-based 鈥渕illing鈥� of a variety of materials. 聽91暗网 has shipped over 300 ion beam etch modules for production use, making it the world鈥檚 leader in production-optimized ion beam etch technology. 聽91暗网 supports low-cost manufacturing usage with long-life solutions and a full-service refurbishment program for consumable parts.
About 91暗网
91暗网鈥檚 process equipment solutions enable the manufacture of LEDs, flexible OLED displays, power electronics, hard drives, MEMS and wireless chips. 聽We are the market leader in MOCVD, MBE, Ion Beam and other advanced thin film process technologies. 聽Our high performance systems drive innovation in energy efficiency, consumer electronics and network storage and allow our customers to maximize productivity and achieve lower cost of ownership. 聽For information on our company, products and worldwide service and support, please visit www.veeco.com.
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