Kitchener, Ontario, November 3, 2022 – PEER Group®, the largest supplier of innovative factory automation software products, has announced the appointment of industry veteran Torsten Werneke as its new European OEM Account Manager.

“Throughout my time in the semiconductor industry, PEER Group has always been an impressive company,” says Werneke. “The quality and design of their products, focus on customer satisfaction, and honesty and openness made it an easy decision to join as the new European OEM Account Manager.”

Werneke has more than 25 years of industrial software development and process management experience in the semiconductor and photovoltaic industries. Based in Friedrichshafen, Germany and working out of PEER Group’s Dresden office, he will be responsible for supporting all current European OEM customers while expanding PEER Group’s presence in Europe.

“There is much excitement in the European semiconductor industry,” says Werneke. “Factories are taking advantage of significant investments to expand production and equipment makers are looking for ways to enhance their tool automation and data collection capabilities to help support this expansion. PEER Group provides the products and solutions for precisely these challenges.”

Previous to working at PEER Group, Werneke, who holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Chemnitz University of Technology, spent time as a process engineer at Infineon Technologies before founding itemic AG, an APC platform supplier for lithography, CMP, and etching tools. After selling itemic’s core technology to ASML, Werneke launched another venture manufacturing high-end ultra-flat light panels for commercial applications.

“As we get ready to celebrate next year’s twentieth anniversary since the opening of our European office, I am pleased to welcome Torsten to the PEER Group team,” shares Mike Barrett, Director, Global OEM Sales at PEER Group. “His industry knowledge and software development expertise will be of great value to the European equipment makers looking to automate their tools and get accepted into semiconductor fabs.”

Werneke, along with other members of PEER Group, will be attending SEMICON Europa, happening November 15-18. To schedule a meeting with him during the show, visit PEER Group's SEMICON Europa event page and complete the form.

About PEER Group
PEER Group® is a leading 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. A multi-award-winning company, PEER Group has been named a Best Workplace by Great Place to Work Canada 11 times, and is one of six recipients of Intel’s 2022 EPIC Outstanding Supplier Award, which recognizes the absolute top performers in the Intel supply chain. Follow PEER Group on LinkedIn and Twitter at @PEERgroup_Inc..

• Read more about PEER Group appoints Torsten Werneke as its new European OEM Account Manager

Kitchener, Ontario, October 26, 2022 – PEER Group®, the largest supplier of innovative factory automation software products is excited to attend SEMICON Europa 2022, happening November 15-18 at Messe München in Munich, Germany.

Co-presented with electronica, the four-day show is billed as the “strongest single event for electronics manufacturing in Europe,” bringing together all facets of the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain. There has been increased focus placed on the European semiconductor industry as of late, most notably with the recent announcement of the European Chips Act which, if adopted, would see more than € 43 billion of public and private investments funneled into strengthening Europe’s semiconductor supply chain.

“Next year will mark twenty years since PEER Group first opened its Dresden office,” says Mike Barrett, Director, Global OEM Sales at PEER Group, “and as investments into the European semiconductor industry increase, we are ready to work closely with our current and future customers and partners in helping them achieve their tool and factory automation goals.”

In addition to exhibiting, PEER Group’s Director of Marketing, Doug Suerich, will be presenting the topic: Treading lightly: How a pandemic pivot to remote integrations helped reduce our carbon footprint, as part of the SEMICON Europe Sustainability Summit. The presentation will share lessons learned from two years of performing remote discoveries, integrations, and inspections and how, in some instances, these lessons have become best practices for our customers going forward.

For more information, visit PEER Group’s SEMICON Europa event page: https://www.peergroup.com/news-events/events/semicon-europa-2022/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=europa&utm_campaign=SEMI

About PEER Group
PEER Group® is a leading 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. A multi-award winning company, PEER Group has been named a Best Workplace by Great Place to Work Canada 11 times, and most recently was one of six recipients of Intel’s 2022 EPIC Outstanding Supplier Award, which recognizes the absolute top performers in the Intel supply chain. Follow PEER Group on LinkedIn and Twitter at @PEERgroup_Inc..

• Read more about PEER Group showcasing automation expertise at SEMICON Europa

• 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.

• Read more about RoodMicrotec reports a 19% year-over-year growth rate for the third quarter of 2022

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]

• Read more about Samco Unveils Plasma Enhanced ALD System for SiC and GaN Power Devices

In the two-day event, leading manufacturing partners will show how application visions in manufacturing are implemented through concrete software solutions and considerations. You will experience first-hand the presentation of application case details from various industrial manufacturers and their ongoing collaboration with partner camLine.

In association with Elisa IndustrIQ, you will get first insights into camLine’s AI-driven manufacturing strategy. Development highlights of camLine’s sophisticated LineWorks Suite, InFrame Synapse, XperiDesk, and Cornerstone software products will also be presented for discussion. Several solution demo stations will be available in the foyer.

In the User Group Meetings, participants are given the opportunity to vote on the priorities of future product
developments.

Register now: https://www.camline.com/forum-registration/

• Read more about camLine forum 2022

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.

• Read more about RoodMicrotec and Rohde & Schwarz extend longstanding partnership in ASIC development

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

Login-information:
Join with your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
+49 69 509544247 Germany, Frankfurt am Main
+31 20 399 9804 The Netherlands, Amsterdam
+32 2 895 09 68 Belgium, Bruxelles
+41 43 217 23 02 Switzerland, Zurich

Find a local number – in case you are in another country
Phone Conference ID: 760 330 187#

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.

• Read more about RoodMicrotec N.V. publishes the unaudited Interim Report for 2022

Established in July of 1982 by Sig, Kail, and Mariellen Wathne (hence the name, “SiKaMa”), Sikama was founded to design, develop, and manufacture high quality reflow soldering and curing systems utilizing a first of its kind high efficiency conductive heating technology to support the demands of the electronics industry.

After nearly 40 successful years, Sikama was purchased by Herb Weigel. Keeping with the mission originated by the founders, Herb’s goal is to elevate Sikama’s products to keep pace with the demands of the industry and exceed customer expectations. With an enhanced product roadmap and a growing number of services to support customers, Sikama is positioned better than ever to meet the increasing demands of its customers.

Sikama continues to grow its production space and team to meet the increasing demand for small footprint, high efficiency, and long-lasting products. In addition, with the launch of the fluxless EA UP1200, the company is positioned better than ever to meet the needs of the most demanding applications.

Here’s what was happening in 1982 when Sikama was founded:

• Time Magazine’s Machine of the Year was The Computer
• Biggest Blockbuster of 1982 was E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
• Superbowl XVI Champions were the San Francisco 49ers
• Billboard’s #1 Song was Physical by Olivia Newton-John
• Adobe was founded in California by Chuck Geschke and John Warnock

• Read more about Sikama International Celebrates 40th Anniversary