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Heidelberg, Germany – We are happy to announce that one hundred and fifty MLA 150 Maskless Aligners have been successfully installed worldwide at our customers facilities. First launched to the market in 2015, the revolutionary maskless technology of the MLA 150 has become firmly established within the advanced microfabrication community.

The MLA 150 was the first and only tool that has become a true alternative to mask-based aligners, offering extremely high exposure speed, high frontside and backside alignment accuracies, warpage compensation, high resolution and high accuracy, and the ability to expose on any substrate size from pieces that are a few square millimeters up to full 8” wafers. Further adding to the flexibility, the non-contact exposure technique for the MLA150 in addition to the simple ease of use makes this the ideal tool in rapid prototyping environments, for low to mid-volume production, and for research and development. Common application areas include MEMS, electronics, micro-optics, micro-fluidics, sensors, and many more.

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) – Pioneer in maskless technology
The beta-version of the MLA 150 was installed in August 2014 at the Center of MicroNanoTechnology (CMi) of the renowned École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) located in Switzerland, being one of Europe’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan science and technology centres. The CMi is a complex of clean rooms and processing equipment devoted to microtechnology made accessible to trained academic and industrial users. The CMi is at the same time one of the pioneers in maskless lithography.

In 2022, the CMi purchased their second MLA 150 Maskless Aligner, which was installed most recently. “The MLA 150 is today one of the most important equipment in our facility, and there are many users that daily use the machine for printing. So, we wanted to have two of them”, emphasizes Julien Dorsaz, the manager of the photolithography division of the CMi. To get insights into the work at the CMi, and to learn about the MLA 150 experience of the users, we conducted a 30-minute interview with Julien Dorsaz. Get the full interview on our YouTube channel.

Today, the MLA 150 serves as a trusted, indispensable workhorse in many multi-user facilities, microfabrication labs, and research institutes. Since its market introduction, the MLA 150 has developed into one of our most important technologies in our company’s product portfolio. Setting the bar for state-of-the-art maskless lithography, the MLA 150 promises continuous market growth in the coming years.

For further information please visit: www.heidelberg-instruments.com

Deventer, December 15, 2022 – RoodMicrotec N.V., a leading independent company for semiconductors supply and quality services, and NOVELDA, the world leader in UWB (Ultra-Wideband) sensing solutions, today announce that the companies have reached agreement on the qualification, test and supply of NOVELDA’s new generation of UWB devices. The Ultra-Wideband Sensor can detect the tiniest movements, even breathing and heartbeat. This ability enables NOVELDA to offer the most reliable human presence sensor in the world. It will automatically activate a device like a laptop, an LCD screen or a ceiling lamp, when you need it, and turn the device off when you leave. This is useful in a variety of indoor applications in consumer electronics, building automation and in smart building systems. NOVELDA UWB Sensor enables new levels of user experience, increases safety, and reduces energy consumption.

The cooperation with RoodMicrotec as European partner enables NOVELDA to manage faster qualification and industrialization of new products. Effective collaboration, both on engineering and management level, and combining each partner’s expertise is allowing ‘first time right’ development of test solutions, qualification processes and rapid launch of production testing and supply. Furthermore, being a long-term partner, RoodMicrotec will support NOVELDA in continuously optimizing testing procedures to drive cost down over time.

RoodMicrotec will be partnering with NOVELDA in serving the global UWB market, which is forecasted by TSR (Techno System Research) to reach from 300 million units shipped in 2022 towards more than 1.8 billion units shipped by 2030.
“This collaboration provides us with faster time-to-market of our innovative UWB solutions, continuity of supply and constant focus on improvements both in quality and cost”, says Jan-Bjørnar Lund, NOVELDA’s CEO.
For RoodMicrotec, this partnership matches well within its portfolio of capabilities and services, as European leading test house.

Martin Sallenhag, CEO of RoodMicrotec, says: “This partnership is right within the sweet spot of our business proposition; combining our expertise with our customers' interests. We support our customers with state-of-the art RF test development and equipment in 24/7 highly flexible production test environment, complying with world class quality standards.”

About NOVELDA
NOVELDA, the world leader in UWB sensing solutions, provides the world’s most accurate, intelligent and reliable sensor solution for human presence detection. NOVELDA Ultra-Wideband (UWB) short-range impulse radar sensors help save energy and achieve new levels of user experience and interactivity in a variety of indoor applications, including consumer electronic devices and smart building systems. NOVELDA technology complies with worldwide UWB regulations and is protected by several design patents.

Further information
Tove Elisabeth Lutdal – VP Marketing
Phone: +47 90 73 49 49 Email: [email protected] Web: www.novelda.com

About RoodMicrotec
RoodMicrotec is a leading independent company for semiconductor supply and quality services. With more than 50 years of experience in the semiconductor and electronics industry, RoodMicrotec is well-established as a highly valued partner for many companies worldwide. The company provides full-turnkey ASIC services for complex microchips that are customized to handle specific applications for individual customers. In cooperation with strong partners, RoodMicrotec manages the entire development and production flow of ASICs in the target volume, ranging from low quantities up to multiple millions per year. The turnkey solution includes project management, wafer test, assembly, final test, qualification, failure analysis and logistics. All services comply with the industrial and quality requirements of the high reliability, aerospace, automotive, healthcare and industrial sectors. RoodMicrotec’s headquarter is located in Deventer, Netherlands, with operational units in Nördlingen and Stuttgart, Germany.
For more information visit https://www.roodmicrotec.com

Further information
Martin Sallenhag - CEO, Arvid Ladega – CFO
Phone: +31 570 745623 Email: [email protected] Web: www.roodmcirotec.com

This press release is published in English and German. In case of conflict between these versions the English version shall prevail.

microMIRA™ provides highly uniform, force-free lift-off of material layers at high speeds;
more than ten 3D-Micromac laser systems sold for microLED applications to date

Chemnitz, Germany, November 7, 2022—3D-Micromac AG, the industry leader in laser micromachining and roll-to-roll laser systems for the semiconductor, photovoltaic, glass and display markets, today announced that a leading optical solutions provider has purchased multiple microMIRA™ Laser Lift-Off (LLO) systems from 3D-Micromac for use in the production of microLED devices. The customer will install the new microMIRA systems in pilot- and production lines at its state-of-the-art LED chip factory in Asia.

Laser Lift-Off an Enabling Process for microLEDs
MicroLEDs have the potential to revolutionize the display industry, promising a variety of advantages such as superior viewing angle, high dynamic range with perfect black luminance and high brightness, wide color gamut, fast refresh rates, long lifetime, and low power consumption. Potential applications include very large displays for indoor and outdoor use, as well as high-resolution displays for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) wearable devices.

However, the microLED fabrication process is vastly more complex than LCD and OLED manufacturing, and faces several technical challenges that must be overcome before microLEDs can be readily available in the mass market. Among these challenges is detaching and transferring the processed microLED chips from the donor or growth substrate (e.g., sapphire) to an intermediate substrate for subsequent testing without damaging the expensive growth substrate, allowing it to be repurposed for future use. The microMIRA system from 3D-Micromac precisely addresses this task with superior performance.

3D-Micromac’s microMIRA system provides highly uniform, force-free lift-off of different layers on large-area substrates at high processing speeds without the need for costly and polluting wet chemical processes. The unique line beam system is built on a highly customizable platform that can incorporate different laser sources, wavelengths and beam paths to meet each customer’s unique requirements. The system is capable of processing different substrate materials and sizes, and can achieve processing speeds (including handling) of up to 60 eight-inch wafers per hour.

According to Uwe Wagner, CEO of 3D-Micromac, “This multiple system order is a testament to our ability to provide innovative and enabling laser micromachining solutions for industrial applications serving both mature and emerging markets. It also represents an important milestone for 3D-Micromac as we continue to expand our product offerings and services into the display industry, addressing the production needs for exciting new display technologies, including microLEDs. To date, 3D-Micromac has sold more than 10 laser processing systems for microLED applications, including our industry-benchmark microMIRA laser-lift-off system as well as our recently introduced microCETI™ micromachining platform.”

The microMIRA LLO system has been used successfully in mass production by electronics manufacturers globally for years. In addition to gallium nitride (GaN) lift-off from glass and sapphire substrates in microLED display manufacturing, the microMIRA system can also be used for layer separation in semiconductor and sensor manufacturing, as well as for laser annealing and crystallization for surface modification.

More information on microMIRA, including our latest white paper “Laser technologies for microLED production,” can be found at https://3d-micromac.com/laser-lift-off/micromira/.

About 3D-Micromac
Founded in 2002, 3D-Micromac AG is the industry leader in laser micromachining, delivering powerful, user-friendly and leading-edge processes with superior production efficiency. We develop processes, machines and turnkey solutions at the highest technical and technological level. 3D-Micromac systems and services have been successfully implemented in various high-tech industries worldwide including photovoltaic, semiconductor, glass and display industries, micro diagnostics, and medical technology. For more information, visit the company’s website at http://www.3d-micromac.com.

• Total income of EUR 4.3 million in Q3 2022, a year-over-year growth of 19%
• Order book value has further grown since the beginning of the quarter
• New investments to increase capacity and capabilities

Deventer, October 13, 2022 – RoodMicrotec N.V., a leading independent company for semiconductors supply and quality services, today releases its trading update for the third quarter of 2022. The total income for the quarter was EUR 4.3 million, which is 19% higher than the total income in the third quarter of 2021 (EUR 3.6 million). The test operations department is continuing to grow with existing and new customers. The total income for the first nine months of 2022 was EUR 11.6 million, which is 6% higher than the total income for the first nine months of 2021 (EUR 10.9 million). Due to long-term contracts and increasing demand from new customers, the value of the order book is higher than at the beginning of the quarter. This generates a good basis for the upcoming quarters.

“We are very pleased with the high total income throughout the year and especially with the third quarter, which drew the highest quarterly total in the last 20 years”, says Martin Sallenhag, CEO of RoodMicrotec. “We keep investing in new equipment to be able to support the increasing demands from our customers. During 2022, we have purchased new handlers and testers as well as new equipment for the Qualification and Failure Analysis department.”

Outlook
RoodMicrotec expects the total income in 2022 to be in the range of EUR 15.0 million to EUR 15.6 million with a positive result before tax. The current situation in the world regarding lead-times for wafers and packaging as well as shipment delays may impact the ability to achieve the expected total income. The war in Ukraine as well as the current energy crisis could also have an impact on the business but in the short term we don’t see any significant impacts. RoodMicrotec is keeping a close eye on the situation and is doing everything possible to mitigate any impact.

Forward-looking statements
This press release contains a number of forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and prognoses by the Board of Management as well as on the information currently available to the Company. The statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which are hard to evaluate, such as the general economic conditions, political situation, interest rates, exchange rates and amendments to statutory laws and regulations. The Board of Management of RoodMicrotec cannot guarantee that its expectations will materialize. Furthermore, RoodMicrotec does not accept any obligation to update the statements made in this press release.

Financial calendar
January 26, 2023 Publication (preliminary) annual total income 2022
April 13, 2023 Trading update for the first quarter of 2023
April 20, 2023 Publication annual report 2022
April 20, 2023 Conference call for press and analysts
June 6, 2023 Annual general meeting of shareholders
July 20, 2023 Publication interim report 2023
July 20, 2023 Conference call for press and analysts
October 19, 2023 Trading update for the third quarter of 2023

Audit
The financial data in this press release have not been audited.

About RoodMicrotec
RoodMicrotec is a leading independent company for semiconductor supply and quality services. With more than 50 years of experience in the semiconductor and electronics industry, RoodMicrotec is well established as a highly valued partner for many companies worldwide. The Company provides full turnkey ASIC services for complex microchips that are customized to handle specific applications for individual customers. In cooperation with strong partners, RoodMicrotec manages the entire development and production flow of ASICs in the target volume, ranging from low quantities up to multiple millions per year. The turnkey solution includes project management, wafer test, assembly, final test, qualification, failure analysis and logistics. All services comply with the industrial and quality requirements of the high reliability, aerospace, automotive, healthcare and industrial sectors. RoodMicrotec’s headquarters are located in Deventer, Netherlands, with operational units in Nördlingen and Stuttgart, Germany.
For more information visit https://www.roodmicrotec.com

Further information
Martin Sallenhag - CEO, Arvid Ladega – CFO
Telephone: +31 570 745623 Email: [email protected] Web: www.roodmicrotec.com

This press release is published in English and German. In case of conflict between these versions, the English version shall prevail.

Samco, a leading manufacturer of etching, deposition and surface treatment processing equipment for the semiconductor and related industries and academic facilities, launches the new Plasma Enhanced Atomic Layer Deposition (PEALD) system, "AD-800LP". The main target of the system is gate oxide film deposition for next-generation power devices of silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) materials, which will play important role toward carbon neutral.

The plasma enhanced ALD system "AD-800LP" is a multi-purpose R&D system equipped with a unique ICP plasma source called "Tornado ICP", in addition to the conventional thermal ALD capability. AD-800LP enables various film deposition such as oxide or nitride films by Tornado ICP, which is Samco's proprietary plasma technology and is different from remote plasma. Tornado ICP enables stable plasma discharge even in the high-pressure range during ALD deposition.

“We are also considering a cluster ALD system that can connect multiple reaction chambers for production” says Tsukasa Kawabe, President and COO of Samco. “The launch of the AD-800LP will greatly enhance our presence in the world ALD equipment market.” Tsukasa adds.

As a global mid-sized company, Samco has successfully delivered numerous dry etch systems and plasma enhanced CVD systems for the electronic device field, mainly for compound semiconductors such as SiC, GaN, and GaAs, not only in Japan but also in the United States, Europe, Taiwan, Korea, China, Southeast Asia, India, and other countries.

The new Research Center for Nano Thin Films & Materials, which opened in February 2022, conducts research and development of unique thin film deposition, including ALD system. Samco will continue to utilize our "thin-film technology" to develop unique products and expand sales globally.

AD-800LP system photo

About Samco Inc.
Samco Inc. (TSE: 6387) stands for Semiconductor And Materials Company, and is a leading manufacturer of processing equipment for the semiconductor and related industries founded by Mr. Osamu Tsuji in Kyoto, Japan in 1979. Over the past forty-three years, more than 4,300 Samco systems have been installed and used in 35 different countries. Its equipment and thin film technology are widely adopted in the fabrication of semiconductor devices, including BAW filters, SiC power devices, GaN RF devices, GaAs VCSELs, InP lasers, microLEDs, MEMS, TSVs, advanced packaging, and so on. Learn more at https://www.samcointl.com/.

Company Contacts:
TSUCHIHASHI, Atsushi
Public Relations
Phone: 81-75-621-7841
E-mail: [email protected]

PENANG, MALAYSIA - August 2022 ViTrox Technologies, aims to be the world’s most trusted vision inspection solutions provider to the Semiconductor and SMT PCB Assembly industries, is pleased to present the latest edition of Tray-based Vision Series - TH1000SEi Tray-to-tray vision handler. TH1000SEi is a user-friendly model designed that allows you to enjoy high-speed tray to tray inspection capabilities while improving cost efficiency.

TH1000SEi will be your first choice to fulfil all the stringent inspection requirements of today’s advanced integrated circuit (IC) packaging market. This special edition of the Tray-to-tray vision handler features the world's most cutting-edge vision technologies for various IC package sizes ranging from 3mm x 3mm to 40mm x 40mm with no conversion needed on its vision module for the 6-sided inspection.

With an auto-pitching mechanism, TH1000SEi allows you to enjoy speedy and reliable nozzle pitch conversion time with its fourteen (14) pick-up nozzles. Having fourteen (14) pick up nozzles optimizes the machine throughput up to 33,000 units per hour (UPH). Additionally, the warpage clamper flattens unbalanced trays during the process. With this user-friendly and simple operating model, you can enjoy the highest performance in your precise production environment.

Besides, TH1000SEi is designed with various innovative vision technologies to provide high speed, high accuracy, and one-stop vision inspection solutions. Our TH1000SEi supports leaded packages inspection, ball packages inspection, and leadless packages inspection, suitable for BGA, QFP, QFN, CSP, TSSOP, MSOP, SOP, etc. Apart from all these attractive features, we offer additional inspection capabilities add-ons such as 2D barcode inspection, mark inspection, package vision inspection, passive component inspection, top colour inspection, etc.

Apart from these features, TH1000SEi is also upgradeable with the tape module for more high speed tray to tape and reel inspection capabilities. Ultimately, the TH1000SEi maximises inspection capabilities, allowing you to achieve maximum machine throughput cost-effectively.

For more exclusive details on the Tray-based Vision Handler series or TH1000SEi, contact our experts at [email protected] for further assistance.

About ViTrox Technologies
Since its inception in 2000, ViTrox aims to be the World’s Most Trusted Technology Company to provide 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 advanced 3D vision inspection solutions, including Intelligent Advanced Robotic Vision System, PCB Assembly SMT Vision Inspection Solutions and Industry 4.0 Smart Manufacturing Solution. ViTrox is headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, with offices in Asia, Germany, and the United States, along with sales and support sites globally. For more information about ViTrox’s products and services, please visit www.vitrox.com.

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2022 Organizing Committee

  • John Behnke | INFICON

  • Holland Smith | INFICON

  • Chan Pin Chong | KULICKE & SOFFA

  • Michael Arnold | PEER GROUP

  • Bobby Mitra | TEXAS INSTRUMENTS

  • James Lin | UMC

United States

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 | TIMES IN PT

SESSION 1—Intelligent ACQUIRE: Data Sources, Variety and Acquisition

7:00 am
Mark da Silva
Mark da Silva
SEMI

Opening Remarks

7:02 am
Ajit Manocha
SEMI

Conference Opening Remarks

7:15 am
Bobby Mitra
Chair, SEMI Smart Manufacturing Global Executive Committee
Bobby Mitra
IEEE Fellow; WW Director Smart Manufacturing
Texas Instruments

Keynote: Autonomous Smart Factory of the Future

7:35 am
Michael Arnold
Michael Arnold
PEER Group

Moderator Welcome

7:40 am
Praneetha Poloju
Praneetha Poloju
Chief Technologist
Microsoft

Azure Data Estate for Foundry Data Connectivity and Architecture Modernization​

Bella Chan
Bella Chan
Microsoft

Azure Data Estate for Foundry Data Connectivity and Architecture Modernization

8:05 am
Doug Suerich
Doug Suerich
PEER Group

End-to-End Smart Manufacturing: Using EDA to Advance the Backend ​

8:30 am
Fahad Golra
Dr. Fahad Golra
Research & Innovation Coordinator
Agileo Automation

Challenges in Edge to Cloud Level Data Sharing Across Value Chains in Semiconductor Industry

8:55 am
Padmanabha Kannampalli
Padmanabha Kannampalli
Engineer
Teradyne

Data Connectivity in Semiconductor Test—Challenges

9:20 am
Alan Weber
Alan Weber
Vice President, New Product Innovations
Cimetrix by PDF Solutions

Seeing is Understanding: Improving the Visibility into Smart Manufacturing Operations by Raising Our Standards​

9:40 am
Michael Arnold
Michael Arnold
PEER Group

Closing Remarks

SESSION 2—Intelligent INSIGHTS: Current Point Systems

5:00 pm
James Lin, UMC
MODERATOR
James Lin
UMC

Welcome Remarks

5:05 pm
CS Tan
CS Tan
Group VP & General Manager
STMicroelectronics

Product/Process Digitalization for Smart Manufacturing—Future is OPTIMIZED​

5:30 pm
John Foley
John Foley
Kulicke & Soffa

Big Data Analytics for Back-End Assembly Equipment​

5:55 pm
Bappaditya Dey
Bappaditya Dey
Senior R&D Engineer
imec

Deep Learning Denoiser Assisted Framework for Robust SEM Contour Extraction and Analysis for Advanced Semiconductor Node

6:20 pm
Ivan Aduna
Ivan Aduna
KY Technology

Leveraging CFX-QPL to Integrate Equipment and Create a Smart Factory​

6:45 pm
Anis Rahman
Anis Rahman
Chief Technology Officer
AR Photonics

A New Technique of Continuous Wave Cameraless T-Ray Imaging for Semiconductor Interfaces Analysis and Wafer Scale Die Sorting ​

7:35 pm
James Lin
UMC

Closing Remarks

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022 | TIMES IN PT

SESSION 3—Intelligent DIGITAL TWIN: Multi-Level Digital Twin

7:00 am
Holland Smith
MODERATOR
Holland Smith
Inficon

Welcome Remarks

7:05 am
Marc Engel
Marc Engel
Agileo Automation

How Existing Semiconductor Equipment Can Benefit From Digital Twins

7:30 am
Sarbajit Ghosal
Sarbajit Ghosal
SC Solutions

Development of Digital Twins for Manufacturing Applications

7:55 am
Basil Milton
Basil Milton
Kulicke & Soffa

Wire Bonding Digital Twin Enhancements for Smart Manufacturing

8:20 am
Shankar Ranganathan
Shankar Ranganathan
Associate General Manager R&D
HCL Technologies

Scalable Options to Support Semiconductor Capital Equipment's

8:45 am
Sriny Sundararajan
Sriny Sundararajan
CTO
Clip Automation

Ensuring Trust & Traceability: Secure Data Exchanges for Real-Time, Multi-Party Data Sharing in Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing

Vikrant Kahlir
Vikrant Kahlir
Vendia
9:10 am
Anuj Mahendrum
Anuj Mahendru
Global Director, Semiconductor and Hi-Tech Industries
Rockwell Automation

Cleanroom Redefined—Addressing the Wafer Transport Challenge

9:35 am
Holland Smith
Holland Smith
Inficon

Closing Remarks

SESSION 4—Intelligent PREDICT: AI/ML Solution Integration

5:00 pm
Chan Pin Chong
MODERATOR
Chan Pin Chong
Kulicke & Soffa

Welcome Remarks

5:05 pm
KEYNOTE | John Herlocker, PhD | TIGNIS
Jon Herlocker, PhD
CEO
Tignis

KEYNOTE: Empowering Process Engineers With Self-Service AI/ML

5:30 pm
Jasper van Heugten
Jasper van Heugten
minds.ai

An Overview of How AI Is Reshaping Semiconductor Manufacturing: A Case Study in Fab Scheduling Using Deep Reinforcement Learning

5:55 pm
Jimmy Bramante
Jimmy Bramante
Inficon

Blurring Boundaries: Overcoming Context to Enable Deep Learning on Process Data​

6:20 pm
Nikunj Mehta
Nikunj Mehta
Founder & CEO
Falkonry

Automated, Field Deployed, Time Series Anomaly Detection With Time Series AI

6:45 pm
Erik Collart
Erik Collart
Global Product Manager SCADA
Edwards

Effective Use of Vacuum Assets Through Smart Manufacturing

7:10 pm
Yak Hua Khoo, ViTrox Technologies
Yak Hua Khoo
ViTrox Technologies

SMT Electronic Smart Close-Loop Prediction System​

7:30 pm
Chan Pin Chong
Chan Pin Chong
Kulicke & Soffa

Closing Remarks

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2022 | TIMES IN PT

SESSION 5—Intelligent AUTONOMY: Smart, Autonomous Control

7:00 am
Bobby Mitra
MODERATOR: Chair, SEMI Smart Manufacturing Global Executive Committee
Bobby Mitra
IEEE Fellow; WW Director Smart Manufacturing
Texas Instruments

Welcome Remarks

7:05 am
Christoph Koegler, Infineon
Christoph Koegler
Director Innovation, Digitalization & AI
Infineon

A Flood of Problems Drained—Fixing Valves the Smart Way​

7:30 am
Gautham Unni
Gautham Unni
AWS

AWS for Semiconductor Smart Manufacturing ​

7:55 am
Peter Lendermann
Peter Lendermann
Chief Business Development Officer
D-SIMLAB Technologies

Enhanced Predictions, Smarter Actions: A Few Lessons Learnt on the Path towards 'Autonomy' in Frontend Production​

8:20 am
Ivy Qin
Ivy Qin
Senior Director of Engineering
Kulicke & Soffa

Road to Autonomous Wire Bonder

8:45 am
Matthew Putman
Matthew Putman
CEO
Nanotronics

Inspect, Correct, Protect

9:10 am
Christophe Curny
Christophe Curny
Soitec

Soitec 4.0 Journey​

9:35 am
Bobby Mitra
Chair, SEMI Smart Manufacturing Global Executive Committee
Bobby Mitra
IEEE Fellow; WW Director Smart Manufacturing
Texas Instruments

Closing Remarks

SESSION 6 — Foundational Topics

5:00 pm
John Behnke
MODERATOR
John Behnke
General Manager FPS Product Line
Inficon

Welcome Remarks

5:05 pm
Koen de Backer
Koen de Backer
Vice President Smart Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence
Micron

KEYNOTE: Leveraging Smart Manufacturing to Achieve Sustainability Goals

5:30 pm
Ming Chang Wu
Ming-Chang (Bright) Wu
Hon Hai Research Institute, Foxconn

Toward Digital Resilience – Transforming Management Practices Based on Cybersecurity 2.0 Standards​

5:55 pm
Jim Montgomery
Jim Montgomery
Principal Solution Architect
TXOne Networks

Is Wait-and-See a Good OT Security Strategy?

6:20 pm
Houng Sun
Dr. Houng Sun
Mirle

Advanced Automation for Smart Manufacturing​

6:45 pm
Andrew Seward, TEL
Andrew Seward
Field Solutions Product Marketing and Analytics Manager
TEL
David Gross, Siemens
Dave Gross
Portfolio Development Executive
Siemens

SEMI Smart Manufacturing Maturity Assessment Model 

7:10 pm
John Behnke
John Behnke
General Manager FPS Product Line
Inficon

Conference Closing Discussion—Where do we go from here?​

Bobby Mitra
Chair, SEMI Smart Manufacturing Global Executive Committee
Bobby Mitra
IEEE Fellow; WW Director Smart Manufacturing
Texas Instruments

7:35 pm
John Behnke
John Behnke
General Manager FPS Product Line
Inficon

Closing Remarks

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Deventer, July 27, 2022 – RoodMicrotec N.V., a leading independent company for semiconductors supply and quality services, and Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, a market leader in the fields of measurement technology and communications, today announce the continuation of their longstanding partnership through several new projects in ASIC development.

The two companies have been working together for over 10 years and in this period RoodMicrotec has carried out the test development for various high frequency ASICs used by Rohde & Schwarz in their products. RoodMicrotec performs wafer and component level tests as well as qualifications prior to product launch. For the coming years, further projects of this kind are already scheduled.

"At Rohde & Schwarz, we rely on our own in-house expertise to develop our high-performance ASICs and therefore count on partners who share our high standards. We appreciate the quality RoodMicrotec offers - from quotation to test development, qualification and volume testing," says Bastian Nagel, Senior Director Mixed Signal ASIC Development at Rohde & Schwarz.

RoodMicrotec also appreciates the collaboration with Rohde & Schwarz, especially the respectful interaction and the high level of professional expertise.

Jan de Koning Gans, Managing Director of RoodMicrotec GmbH says: "Our projects with Rohde & Schwarz constantly pose new technical challenges, thus allowing us to broaden our know-how and the quality of our work from project to project."

About Rohde & Schwarz
The Rohde & Schwarz technology group develops, produces and sells a wide range of electronic capital goods. The company’s entire product portfolio represents a valuable contribution to a secure and networked world. In the markets of test & measurement, secure communications, networks & cybersecurity, as well as broadcast & media, customers around the world rely on Rohde & Schwarz and its technologically leading solutions. In addition to its well-established business areas, the Group invests in future technologies such as artificial intelligence, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), 6G, cloud, and quantum technology.

Further Information
Email: [email protected], Web: www.rohde-schwarz.com

About RoodMicrotec
RoodMicrotec is a leading independent company for semiconductor supply and quality services. With more than 50 years of experience in the semiconductor and electronics industry, RoodMicrotec is well-established as a highly valued partner for many companies worldwide. The Company provides full-turnkey ASIC services for complex microchips that are customized to handle specific applications for individual customers. In cooperation with strong partners, RoodMicrotec manages the entire development and production flow of ASICs in the target volume, ranging from low quantities up to multiple millions per year. The turnkey solution includes project management, wafer test, assembly, final test, qualification, failure analysis and logistics. All services comply with the industrial and quality requirements of the high reliability, aerospace, automotive, healthcare and industrial sectors. RoodMicrotec’s headquarters are located in Deventer, Netherlands, with operational units in Nördlingen and Stuttgart, Germany
For more information visit https://www.roodmicrotec.com

Further information
Martin Sallenhag - CEO, Arvid Ladega – CFO
Telephone: +31 570 745623 Email: [email protected] Web: www.roodmicrotec.com

This press release is published in English and German. In case of conflict between these versions the English version shall prevail.

RoodMicrotec N.V. publishes the unaudited Interim Report for 2022

• Total income EUR 7.3 million (HY1 2021: EUR 7.3 million)
• EBITDA EUR 1.4 million (HY1 2021: EUR 1.3 million)
• Net profit EUR 0.6 million (HY1 2021: EUR 0.4 million)

Deventer, July 21, 2022 – RoodMicrotec N.V., a leading independent company for semiconductors supply and quality services, today publishes the unaudited Interim Report and the half-year results for the period ended on June 30, 2022.

The total income in the first half-year of 2022 is EUR 7.3 million, which is equal to the total income reported for the first half-year of 2021 and for the second half of 2021. The stable total income is driven by a continued strong delivery level, especially in the test operations unit. In the first half of 2021 we ordered and received wafers for one of our SCM customers to manage the supply chain during a planned change of an assembly house. About EUR 0.4 million was realized for these wafers as total income and approximately the same amount was accounted for in the cost for raw materials and consumables. This resulted in a higher total income and a higher cost of materials in the first half of 2021 without an impact on the net profit. These parts will be delivered during the second half of 2022 where only part of the selling price will be recognized in the total income. The profit will therefore be positive.

EBITDA increased from EUR 1.3 million for the first half of 2021 to EUR 1.4 million for the first half of 2022. The lower cost of raw materials together with a good cost control have continued to reduce the overall costs in the first half-year of 2022.

Compared to the first half of 2021, the depreciation was lower in the first half of 2022 due to lower investments during 2021. The financing costs remained unchanged.

The net profit for the first half-year of 2022 increased by 47% to EUR 0.6 million compared to the first half-year of 2021.

(x EUR 1,000) Unaudited
HY1 2022 Unaudited
HY1 2021
Total Income 7,317 7,282
EBITDA 1,440 1,317
Net profit 644 437


Net cash flow from operating activities was positive with EUR 0.3 million (2021: positive with EUR 0.9 million). The change is the result of an increase in working capital during the first half of 2022. Net cash flow was negative with EUR 0.6 million (2021: positive with EUR 0.6 million). This was mainly due to the lower net cash from operating activities as well as investments and redemption of the 2012 perpetual bond during the first half of 2022.

The order book increased considerably compared to December 31, 2021, which is encouraging and indicates that a big part of the forecasted increase in total income for 2022 over last year is now covered with orders.

“Despite the general supply chain situation in the world, we have been able to continue our test operations at a high utilization level. This shows that we have logistics under control and are well prepared for the future increase in demand”, says Martin Sallenhag, CEO of RoodMicrotec. “The global shortage of semiconductor supplies as well as logistic challenges may still impact our ability to meet our plan for the full-year 2022, but we are closely monitoring the situation to be able to act if necessary.”

Unaudited Interim Report 2022
You will find the complete unaudited Interim Report 2022, which is available only in English and as an electronic version, on our corporate website: www.roodmicrotec.com/en/investor-relations-en/financial-publications.

Conference call
CEO Martin Sallenhag and CFO Arvid Ladega will present the unaudited Interim Report 2022 and respond to questions. You are invited to join RoodMicrotec’s conference call for media, analysts and shareholders (a Microsoft TEAMS event) on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 9:30 CEST

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Financial calendar
July 21, 2022 Conference call for media, analysts and shareholders
October 13, 2022 Trading update quarter 3-2022
January 26, 2023 Publication (preliminary) annual total income 2022

Forward-looking statements
This press release contains a number of forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and prognoses by the Board of Management as well as on the information currently available to the Company. The statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which are hard to evaluate, such as the general economic conditions, interest rates, exchange rates and amendments to statutory laws and regulations. The Board of Management of RoodMicrotec cannot guarantee that its expectations will materialize. Furthermore, RoodMicrotec does not accept any obligation to update the statements made in this press release.

About RoodMicrotec
RoodMicrotec is a leading independent company for semiconductor supply and quality services. With more than 50 years of experience in the semiconductor and electronics industry, RoodMicrotec is well-established as a highly valued partner for many companies worldwide. The Company provides full-turnkey ASIC services for complex microchips that are customized to handle specific applications for individual customers. In cooperation with strong partners, RoodMicrotec manages the entire development and production flow of ASICs in the target volume, ranging from low quantities up to multiple millions per year. The turnkey solution includes project management, wafer test, assembly, final test, qualification, failure analysis and logistics. All services comply with the industrial and quality requirements of the high reliability, aerospace, automotive, healthcare and industrial sectors. RoodMicrotec’s headquarters are located in Deventer, Netherlands, with operational units in Nördlingen and Stuttgart, Germany.

For more information visit https://www.roodmicrotec.com
Further information
Martin Sallenhag - CEO, Arvid Ladega - CFO
Telephone: +31 570 745623 Email: [email protected] Web: www.roodmicrotec.com

This press release is only published in English. This communication contains information that qualifies as inside information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The company’s managing director and CEO Martin Sallenhag, is responsible for arranging the release of this document on behalf of RoodMicrotec.

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