Brooks Instrument, a world leader in advanced flow measurement and control, has released its new GF120xHT Series high-temperature thermal mass flow controller. This is the company’s first high-temperature mass flow controller in the GF family and is specifically designed to support solid and liquid precursors required in semiconductor manufacturing.

Mass flow controllers (MFCs) are the most important component in the gas delivery systems used to produce an integrated circuit. The GF120xHT Series MFC flow module can operate between 45°C and 150°C. In comparison, traditional thermal MFCs can only operate up to 50°C. By offering a greater operating range than conventional thermal MFCs, the GF120xHT Series can precisely deliver vapor to the process chamber, even when that material is a liquid or a solid at room temperature.

The GF120xHT is unique in its capability to support upgrades from Brooks Instrument’s legacy heated 9861 and VC4900 MFC series. With ultrafast EtherCAT® communication, programmable alarms and warnings developed specifically for advanced process control, and fault detection and classification (FDC) tracking, it’s also an optimum choice for next-generation platforms.

“Our high-temperature GF120xHT MFC will solve customer pain points by delivering precursors for critical processes, such as selective atomic layer deposition (ALD), in advanced logic and memory applications,” said Dr. Mohamed Saleem, chief technology officer, semiconductor platform, at ITW, the parent company of Brooks Instrument. “The GF120xHT will deliver these critical precursors reliably, accurately and without particle contamination.”

The new MFC features a variety of user-friendly qualities that support advancements in semiconductor manufacturing, including:

High-Temperature Capabilities: In a typical thermal MFC, the mechanical components can be heated to high temperatures, but the electronic components cannot. To support high-temperature applications, the electronics are remotely connected to the mechanical flow module of the GF120xHT Series. The flow module can operate at temperatures up to 150°C, while the remote electronics are mounted in a cooler location (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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WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 29, 2024 — DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced that Jon Kemp, President, DuPont Electronics & Industrial, has been named Chair of the Board of Industry Leaders of SEMI, a global industry association serving the electronics design and manufacturing supply chain.

The Board of Industry Leaders provides strategic guidance and direction for key global SEMI initiatives and programs – including sustainability, workforce development, supply chain management, and global advocacy – to address semiconductor industry challenges and advance its growth. The Board comprises executive-level thought leaders representing the diversity of SEMI membership. As Chair, Kemp will lead the Board in its work, which also includes identifying emerging technology and business issues where SEMI can build impactful member value for the future.

“Jon is already a valued contributor to the SEMI International Board of Directors in its fiduciary role, and we are pleased to have him stepping up to chair our Board of Industry Leaders to make sure our members’ voices and needs are reflected across the diverse range of our programs and initiatives,” said SEMI President and CEO Ajit Manocha. “We look forward to working with Jon to address some of the global semiconductor industry’s toughest challenges, such as our talent gap, and empowering the industry’s continued growth and innovation.”

As President of DuPont’s Electronics & Industrial business, Kemp leads the organization in serving the semiconductor, circuit board, display, digital and flexographic printing, healthcare, aerospace, defense, industrial and transportation industries. Kemp has more than 20 years of experience in the electronics industry and strategic leadership, including his service on the SEMI International Board of Directors since 2016.

“I’m honored to be part of this group of industry leaders who are tackling some of the most critical issues facing the semiconductor industry that no single company or organization can solve alone, like sustainability, government advocacy, workforce development, and supply chain management,” said Kemp. “There’s tremendous value in collaborating across industries and I look forward to what we’ll achieve together across the semiconductor ecosystem.”

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.

About DuPont Electronics & Industrial
DuPont Electronics & Industrial is a global supplier of new technologies and performance materials serving the semiconductor, circuit board, display, digital and flexographic printing, healthcare, aerospace, industrial, and transportation industries. From advanced technology centers worldwide, teams of talented research scientists and application experts work closely with customers, providing solutions, products and technical service to enable next-generation technologies. http://electronics.dupont.com

About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com/. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.

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WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 22, 2024 — DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced that Drew Chambers has been named global business director, Lithography Technologies business in DuPont Electronics & Industrial, effective Jan. 1. Chambers succeeds George Barclay, Ph.D., who has elected to retire after more than 25 years of service.

“George Barclay’s significant contributions to our lithography business and portfolio have been tremendous and we are grateful for the lasting legacy he leaves with our organization,” said Sang Ho Kang, VP & General Manager, Semiconductor Technologies, DuPont Electronics & Industrial. “A true technical expert, George is a prolific innovator and visionary leader.”

“Drew Chambers has demonstrated outstanding leadership across multiple technology segments in electronics and is a strong proponent of delivering results to meet the needs of our customers,” said Kang. “In his new role as the leader of our lithography materials portfolio, Drew will play a pivotal role in furthering our offerings for extreme ultraviolet lithography and other advanced patterning solutions.”

Chambers brings a diversity of experiences both at DuPont and elsewhere in the electronics industry. He joined DuPont in 2019 as global marketing director for chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) pads in CMP Technologies and most recently served as acting business director. Prior to DuPont, he led the Electronics & Surface Technologies segment for Ferro Corporation, led regional sales and marketing for ESL ElectroScience (now part of Ferro Corporation), and worked in new business development for Lutron Electronics. Earlier in his career, Chambers held several roles in engineering, product management and account management in the semiconductor materials segment with Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials (now part of DuPont). Chambers holds an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and a BS in chemical engineering from Lafayette College.

DuPont Lithography Technologies is a global leader in materials for microlithography, with offerings enabling advanced patterning at the most advanced technology nodes; and bringing quality, yield and defectivity improvements to existing lithography processes. DuPont’s portfolio includes ArF photoresists, KrF photoresists, i/g line photoresists, extreme ultraviolet (EUV) photoresists, advanced overcoats, EUV underlayers and anti-reflective coating materials. Lithography Technologies is part of Semiconductor Technologies in DuPont Electronics & Industrial.

About DuPont Electronics & Industrial
DuPont Electronics & Industrial is a global supplier of new technologies and performance materials serving the semiconductor, circuit board, display, digital and flexographic printing, healthcare, aerospace, industrial, and transportation industries. From advanced technology centers worldwide, teams of talented research scientists and application experts work closely with customers, providing solutions, products and technical service to enable next-generation technologies. http://electronics.dupont.com

About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.

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Semiconductor equipment platform company SurplusGLOBAL has announced its participation in the SEMICON KOREA 2024 exhibition, in collaboration with its subsidiary EQ GLOBAL. The SEMICON KOREA 2024 exhibition, which commenced in 1987, stands as a prominent event for the South Korea semiconductor industry, showcasing the latest semiconductor materials, equipment, and related technologies. The event also encompasses a semiconductor technology symposium, market trend forums, and purchase consultation sessions. This year is scheduled to take place from January 31 to February 2 at COEX in Seoul, with approximately 500 companies expected to participate.

[Photo: SurplusGLOBAL booth at SEMICON KOREA 2024 exhibition]

Bruce Kim, CEO of SurplusGLOBAL, stated, "We are accelerating our global network expansion, with a presence now established in Mainland China, the United States, Japan, Taiwan(China), and Singapore. Our business is evolving beyond the focus on legacy semiconductor equipment distribution to include refurbishing, manufacturing, and parts production and distribution." He continued, "Our Global Parts Platform business, leveraging South Korea's semiconductor equipment parts infrastructure, provides repair, manufacturing, and services to global semiconductor companies. This expansion is fueled by the increasing market demand. Currently, we serve over 50 companies, supplying obsolete parts. Recently, we facilitated prompt recovery by delivering urgent parts to Japanese semiconductor fabs affected by an earthquake. Additionally, we are actively developing e-commerce through 'Global Parts Platform: Marketplace,' with plans to introduce AI-based personalized recommendation services by the end of this year."
SurplusGLOBAL will be located at booth DS30 in Hall D at SEMICON KOREA, participating as a joint exhibitor with its subsidiary EQ GLOBAL. The company plans to showcase Head Motor components used in RF generators and CMP (Chemical Mechanical Polishing) equipment, along with repair services.
In December of last year, SurplusGLOBAL was selected by the Ministry of Employment and Labor as a 'Great Workplace for Youth.'
 

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Lansdale, PA – Greene Tweed, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance sealing solutions and engineered components, announces the introduction of Fusion® F07, a performance-enhanced fluoroelastomer. Developed by Greene Tweed material scientists and application engineers, Fusion® F07 is specifically crafted to withstand common Etch and CVD oxygen/fluorine based gases in semiconductor processing subfab lines, at temperatures up to 355°F (180°C).

With an expected lifetime of at least 6 months, Fusion® F07 lasts longer than standard FKM in subfab vacuum system lines. As a result, the new performance enhanced FKM extends the time between planned maintenance activities. Notably, it provides a better total cost of ownership where applications do not require an FFKM compound.

“At Greene Tweed, we enable customers to operate efficiently and safely in the world’s most demanding environments. We understand that the semiconductor industry needs reliability and longevity. Fusion® F07 is a result of meticulous research and development, aimed at not only extending the life of their system but also improve operational efficiency,” says Magen Buterbaugh, President and CEO, Greene Tweed.

Fusion® F07 can be purchased as a seal assembly or as an individual O-Ring. Customers can effortlessly upgrade to Fusion® F07 and experience the benefits of extended lifetime and the resultant reduced operating costs as the seals are form-fit replaceable with other industry standard (KF/ISO flange fittings) seals. A blue outer ring allows for easier identification upon installation and replacement. Fusion® F07 seals are available in most typical sizes, including KF16, KF25, KF40, KF50, ISO63, ISO80, ISO100, ISO160, and ISO200.

About Greene Tweed
As a leading global provider of sealing solutions to the semiconductor industry for over four decades, Greene Tweed engineers advanced elastomer seals and thermoplastic components that are found in a broad range of mission-critical equipment in key process areas of the world’s semiconductor fabs, including etch, deposition, aqueous, and electro-chemical (electroplating). The company is now investing in Korea with its upcoming state-of-the-art manufacturing facility expected to commence production this year. “Greene Tweed has a history of investing to meet the demands of our global customers and the Korea expansion offers the organization an opportunity to support the continued growth of the semiconductor industry in the region. The multi-million-dollar investment represents a significant increase in the company’s global manufacturing capacity while enabling supply chain resiliency,” said Magen Buterbaugh.

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Reaffirms Full Year 2023 Revenue Expectations Above $1.1 billion

BEVERLY, Mass., Jan. 16, 2024 -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, today increased financial guidance for the fourth quarter of 2023 and reaffirmed its expectations for the full year. Based on preliminary fourth quarter financial results, the Company expects revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 to be greater than $300 million, above the approximately $295 million prior guidance, and reaffirmed its expectation for full year 2023 revenue above $1.1 billion. Earnings per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2023 are now forecasted to be greater than $2.05, above prior guidance of approximately $2.00.

President and CEO Russell Low commented, “Our excellent financial performance in the fourth quarter and for the full year 2023 resulted from strong execution by Axcelis employees, combined with our leadership position in the growing power device market.” Low continued, “Based on our strong yearend backlog and fourth quarter bookings, especially in power devices, we expect the power device market to remain healthy in 2024. We also believe that the mature process technology and memory segments, two markets in which Axcelis is well-positioned, will recover in the second half of the year, enabling strong growth in 2025.”

James Coogan, executive vice president and chief financial officer said, “We look forward to discussing our results for 2023 and expectations for 2024 on our upcoming fourth quarter and full year earnings call. We believe we are still on track to achieve our $1.3 billion revenue model in 2025. This expectation is based on continued demand for the Purion product family, continued bookings strength, and a backlog stretching into 2025.” Coogan continued, “Additionally, we continue to manage spending to improve our earnings power and to invest in R&D to strengthen our market position.”

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Conference Call
The Company will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023 on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). The Company will host a call to discuss the results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023 on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The call will be available to interested listeners via an audio webcast that can be accessed through the Investors page of Axcelis' website at www.axcelis.com, or by registering as a Participant here https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/su3u4oev. Webcast replays will be available for 30 days following the call.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements under the SEC safe harbor provisions. These statements, which include our guidance for future financial performance, are based on management’s current expectations and should be viewed with caution. They are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the control of the Company, including the timing of orders and shipments, the conversion of orders to revenue in any particular quarter, or at all, the continuing demand for semiconductor equipment, relative market growth, continuity of business relationships with and purchases by major customers, competitive pressure on sales and pricing, increases in material and other production costs that cannot be recouped in product pricing and global economic, political and financial conditions. These risks and other risk factors relating to Axcelis are described more fully in the most recent Form 10-K filed by Axcelis and in other documents filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Axcelis
Axcelis (Nasdaq: ACLS), headquartered in Beverly, Mass., has been providing innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry for over 40 years. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete life cycle support of ion implantation systems, one of the most critical and enabling steps in the IC manufacturing process. Learn more about Axcelis at www.axcelis.com.

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