HATFIELD, Pa. (USA), APRIL 18, 2024 — Brooks Instrument, a world leader in advanced flow measurement and control, has acquired Creative Machining Technology of Corona, California. The acquisition took place April 1, 2024, under Illinois Tool Works (ITW), Brooks Instrument’s parent company.

Creative Machining Technology (CMT) provides a variety of machining and manufacturing services, ranging from individual part production through end-item manufacturing, kitting and assembly.

The company has long been a key supplier to Brooks Instrument, with core competencies rooted in high-precision CNC machining. CMT has proven expertise manufacturing and polishing ultrahigh-purity components with extremely tight tolerances for demanding applications, including semiconductor manufacturing.

“By integrating Creative Machining Technology into Brooks Instrument, we are enhancing our in-house expertise for critical machined components and machining capabilities, which adds to our supply chain assurance for producing ultrahigh-purity instruments,” said Brent Best, Vice President and General Manager — Brooks Instrument Semiconductor Division, an ITW Company. “In addition, we’ve increased our capabilities for quick-turn customer R&D requests to create more innovative flow measurement and control solutions.”

CMT has extensive experience manufacturing to tolerances as tight as 0.0001". This proficiency and CMT’s manufacturing facilities will enable Brooks Instrument to more quickly and effectively design and produce complex wetted flow path components for the company’s industry-leading mass flow controllers (MFCs). MFCs are the most important element in the gas delivery systems used for semiconductor manufacturing. In addition, CMT has both Class 1,000 and Class 10,000 clean rooms for processing and handling extremely delicate electronic components that require a controlled environment.

“This acquisition is part of our strategic approach to grow our business and position us for long-term success in the semiconductor market as we ramp up to meet anticipated growth in this segment,” said Best. “Moving forward, we are excited to have CMT join Brooks Instrument as we focus on continuous improvement, growing our technology offerings and meeting our customers’ needs.”

The CMT acquisition is the latest in Brooks Instrument’s initiatives to serve the semiconductor industry. Earlier this year the company launched a new GF120xHT Series mass flow controller for high-temperature environments, while last year opened a new manufacturing site in Malaysia to expand production and partnership opportunities with key customers in the Asia-Pacific region.

For more information about Brooks Instrument’s full range of capabilities for the semiconductor industry, visit www.brooksinstrument.com/en/markets/semiconductor-manufacturing.

About Brooks Instrument
Since 1946, Brooks Instrument has been a leader in precision fluid measurement and control technology. Providing instrumentation for flow, pressure and vapor delivery, the company serves customers in semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing, laboratories and other processes and industries. With manufacturing, sales and service locations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, Brooks Instrument has the world’s largest installed base of mass flow controllers.

For more information, please visit www.BrooksInstrument.com. The company is also on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/Brooks-Instrument) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/user/Brooks407).

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PENANG, MALAYSIA - APRIL 2024 ViTrox, which aims to be the World’s Most Trusted Technology Company, is pleased to announce the expansion of its US-based support team with the appointment of Jeremy Woodworth as Technical Support Senior Engineer based in the United States, effective March 15, 2024. Jeremy plays a crucial role in supporting the growing business of our intelligent Advanced 3D Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) and Advanced 3D Optical Inspection (AOI). This strategic move strengthens ViTrox's commitment to providing exceptional service and support to its customers in the Americas and Canada.

Jeremy brings a wealth of experience and expertise to ViTrox Technologies, having honed his skills in the global SMT manufacturing industry over the past decade, specializing in SPI and AOI support for a diverse customer base. His educational background in Computer Networking Systems from ITT Technical Institute, San Diego, provides him with a solid foundation to excel in his new role.

With a proven track record of implementing a consultative sales approach and building strong customer relationships, Jeremy is poised to make significant contributions to ViTrox Technologies. His ability to identify and provide innovative solutions, coupled with his adeptness in managing SAP/CRM environments, positions him as a valuable asset in navigating the ever-evolving inspection industry landscape.

"We are delighted to welcome Jeremy Woodworth to our team," added Mr. Wee Kah Khim, CEO of Board Inspection and Embedded Solutions (BIE). " His extensive experience and dedication to customer satisfaction align perfectly with our company's values and vision for the future. We are confident that Jeremy will play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall customer experience."

"We are confident that Jeremy's expertise and dedication will further enhance our ability to meet the evolving needs of our customers in the Americas & Canada", said Richard Osborne, Sr. General Manager of U.S. and Canada. "His appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions and exceptional support, reinforcing ViTrox's position as a leader in the industry."

ViTrox believes that Jeremy's appointment underscores ViTrox's commitment to exceeding customer expectations through top-notch service and support, aligning its commitment to being the World's Most Trusted Technology Company.

About ViTrox Technologies
ViTrox is committed to being the World’s Most Trusted Technology Company and the leading solutions provider through the most innovative, advanced, and cost-effective machine vision solutions of excellent quality to its customers by integrating ViTrox’s technologies, people, and strategic alliances.

ViTrox offers a full spectrum of solutions, ranging from Middle & Back-end Semiconductor Inspection Solutions, SMT PCB Assembly Vision Inspection Solutions, Integrated Industrial Embedded Solutions, and Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions. ViTrox is headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, with offices in Asia, Germany, and the United States and sales and support sites worldwide.

For more information about ViTrox’s products and services, please visit www.vitrox.com.

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MILPITAS, Calif. ─ April 17, 2024 ─ The SEMI Foundation, the arm of SEMI dedicated to supporting economic opportunity for workers and the sustained growth of the microelectronics industry by creating pathways and opportunities for job seekers, today applauded strides made by the CHIPS Program Office to diversify the U.S. semiconductor industry workforce and its release of the First Annual Report Regarding the Opportunities and Inclusion Activities Undertaken by the Department of Commerce.

The report outlines key aspects of the work to execute on Congress’s mandate to advance opportunity and inclusion as it brings back manufacturing and supply chains to the U.S.

“The SEMI Foundation is encouraged by the progress that has been made through the work and leadership of the CHIPS Program Office to build a more inclusive semiconductor industry,” said Shari Liss, Executive Director of the SEMI Foundation. “The focus on women-owned, veteran-owned, and minority-owned businesses, coupled with heightened awareness around the need for thoughtful workforce development and equity plans built on strong cross-sector partnerships, is shifting conversations and strategies across the industry toward the whole of society approach. These shifts toward supporting a more diverse industry workforce have the potential to not only provide economic opportunity and mobility for more Americans; they will also support a more innovative, creative, productive, and globally competitive semiconductor industry.”

“The SEMI Foundation looks forward to continuing to support CHIPS efforts to advance opportunity and inclusion and to strengthen communities across the U.S,” Liss said.

Visit SEMI Workforce Development for more information on efforts to address the microelectronics industry’s talent needs.

About SEMI
SEMI^® is the global industry association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON^® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more.

Association Contacts

Samer Bahou/SEMI US
Phone: 1.408.943.7870
Email: [email protected]

Michael Hall/SEMI
Phone: 1.408.943.7988
Email: [email protected]

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Brewer Science is the first and only company in the semiconductor industry with GreenCircle Certification.

Rolla, Mo.– April 3, 2024–Brewer Science, a global technology leader, is pleased to announce it has earned Zero Waste to Landfill Certification for the ninth consecutive year. The Zero Waste to Landfill Certification represents Brewer Science’s commitment to the responsible management of end-of-life materials and demonstrates the company’s commitment to waste diversion practices.

Brewer Science is the first and only company in the semiconductor and microelectronics industry to achieve GreenCircle Certification – Zero Waste to Landfill. GreenCircle certifies an organization for Zero Waste to Landfill Certification if 100% of the materials leaving the facility are intended to be diverted from landfill via one of GreenCircle’s acceptable means of diversion. Waste diversion from landfill, defined as the prevention and reduction of generated waste through source reduction, recycling, reuse, or composting, has been characterized as one of the best ways manufacturing companies can demonstrate genuine environmental responsibility.

Sustainability continues to be a prominent focus for Brewer Science, with remarkable progress towards goals, including:

• Net Zero Carbon Footprint by 2050
• Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 80% from baseline 2018 by 2030
• Divert over 75% of hazardous waste volume to re-use applications annually
• Achieve 100% renewable energy consumption annually

Education continues to play an important role in advocating for sustainable development across the supply chain. Brewer Science has developed a new program aimed at bridging the gap in environmental initiatives among its stakeholders. You can find the Sustainability Outreach Program at the bottom of Brewer Science’s Going Green webpage.

Brewer Science provides a comprehensive evaluation of the company’s five impact areas in its annual Impact Report, which can also be found on the Going Green page.

“The Sustainability Outreach Program we are launching this year is designed to work with our partners, whether that be our employees, suppliers, customers, or other organizations in the communities in which we serve, to collaborate and align on sustainability programs and projects to have a net positive impact on the environment,” states Matthew Beard, Executive Director, Strategic Planning, Management Systems, and Sustainability at Brewer Science.

For semiconductor companies, it is essential to evaluate the materials used in manufacturing, identify any more environmentally friendly alternatives, and handle the waste responsibly. Brewer Science established its Green Chemistry Program in 2019, which is an effort to identify chemical alternatives that are proven to be more sustainable, as well as divert hazardous materials for reuse applications. Additionally, Brewer Science organizes an annual community collection recycling program partnering with waste disposal companies and volunteer crews to prevent community e-waste from becoming a part of a landfill. The company shares about its sustainability programs on its “Going Green” page to encourage other tech companies to adopt more sustainable practices.

About Brewer Science
Brewer Science is a global leader in developing and manufacturing next-generation materials and processes that foster the technology needed for tomorrow. Since 1981, we’ve expanded our technology portfolio within advanced lithography, advanced packaging, smart devices, and printed electronics to enable cutting-edge microdevices and unique monitoring systems for industrial, environmental, and air applications. Our relationship-focused approach provides outcomes that facilitate and deliver critical information. Our headquarters are in Rolla, Missouri, with customer support throughout the world. We invite you to learn more about Brewer Science at www.brewerscience.com.

About the GreenCircle Certified, LLC
GreenCircle Certified, LLC was established to ensure specificity in third-party certification after encountering many unsubstantiated claims in the marketplace. Since 2009, GreenCircle has offered forward-thinking companies a competitive advantage by providing specific, third-party certification of environmental claims. GreenCircle’s rigorous evaluation process provides independent verification that claims of sustainable aspects of products and operations are valid. Manufacturers, suppliers, regulators, occupants, and consumers can be assured that products labeled with the GreenCircle Certified mark have been thoroughly assessed and their claims verified to applicable standards. Learn more at www.greencirclecertified.com/.

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Kitchener, Ontario, April 2, 2024 – The SEMI North America Information and Control Committee (I&CC) has announced that Albert Fuchigami, a Senior Standards Specialist at PEER Group®, has been confirmed as a Technical Committee co-chair during its recently held spring meeting.

As an I&CC co-chair, Fuchigami will help coordinate the various SEMI task forces responsible for the development and maintenance of communication and control SEMI Standards used to automate the semiconductor manufacturing process. Fuchigami will also play an important role in facilitating collaboration between the regional technical committees while providing mentorship and guidance on navigating SEMI rules and regulations.

“I greatly appreciate the support from committee members to confirm me as co-chair,” says Fuchigami. “SEMI I&C Standards are essential to satisfy our industry’s ever growing demands for big data, smart manufacturing, and automation in an efficient and scalable manner. I look forward to helping move their development further in this role.”

Fuchigami is heavily involved in the SEMI Standards Program in North America, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and China. He co-leads the SEMI North America Data Diagnostic Acquisition (DDA) Task Force, has authored various SEMI articles and tech briefs, and regularly shares his knowledge and expertise at industry conferences and events.

In recognition of his contributions to the international SEMI Standards program, Fuchigami was awarded the North American SEMI International Standards Leadership Award in 2022 and the Japan Information and Control Technical Committee Award in 2021.

About PEER Group
PEER Group® is the largest supplier of innovative factory automation software products for the semiconductor industry. Since 1992, our solutions have helped the world’s most advanced OEMs and factories reduce time to market and lower costs by solving their equipment automation, data management, and process control problems. An award-winning company, PEER Group’s commitment to quality has been recognized by Intel’s EPIC Supplier Program, naming PEER Group a Distinguished Supplier in 2024. Follow PEER Group on LinkedIn.

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Brewer Science is one of only 27 Distinguished Award recipients across Intel’s global supply chain.

Rolla, MO, March 28, 2024 – Brewer Science is proud to announce that it has earned Intel’s EPIC Distinguished Supplier Award. Through its dedication to Excellence, Partnership, Inclusion, and Continuous (EPIC) quality improvement, Brewer Science has achieved a level of performance that consistently exceeds Intel’s expectations.

“As one of the 27 Distinguished Supplier Award recipients in 2024, Brewer Science stands out among suppliers in Intel’s trusted supply chain,” said Keyvan Esfarjani, chief global operations officer at Intel. “Through their relentless drive to improve, they have achieved a level of performance that consistently exceeds Intel’s expectations and serves as a benchmark across the ecosystem.”

The Intel EPIC Distinguished Supplier Award recognizes a consistent level of strong performance across all performance criteria. Of the thousands of Intel suppliers around the world, only a few hundred qualify to participate in the EPIC Supplier Program. The EPIC Distinguished Award is the second-highest honor a supplier can achieve. In 2024, only 27 suppliers in the Intel supply chain network earned this award.

To qualify for an Intel EPIC Distinguished Supplier Award, suppliers must exceed expectations, meet aggressive performance goals, and score 80 percent or higher in performance assessments throughout the year. Suppliers must also meet 80 percent or more of their improvement plan deliverables and demonstrate formidable quality and business systems.

Get more information about the Intel EPIC Supplier Awards

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About Brewer Science
Brewer Science is a global leader in developing and manufacturing next-generation materials and processes that foster the technology needed for tomorrow. Since 1981, we’ve expanded our technology portfolio within advanced lithography, advanced packaging, smart devices, and printed electronics to enable cutting-edge microdevices and unique quality monitoring systems for water and air applications. We are Certified Employee-Owned and a Certified B Corporation™, using our business as a force for good. Our headquarters are in Rolla, Missouri, with customer support throughout the world. Learn more at: www.brewerscience.com.

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