Nanotechnology : Sunnyvale

AIXTRON AG

NanoStaff — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:20:46 +0000

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http://www.aixtron.com/index.php?id=1&L=1

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usinfo@aixtron.com

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+1-408-747-7140

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+1-408-747-7196

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AIXTRON AG is a leading provider of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry. The Company's technology solutions are used by a diverse range of customers worldwide to build advanced components for electronic and opto-electronic applications based on compound, silicon, or organic semiconductor materials. Such components are used in fiber optic communication systems, wireless and mobile telephony applications, optical and electronic storage devices, computing, signaling and lighting, as well as a range of other leading-edge technologies. AIXTRON AG’s securities are listed on the Prime Standard market segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and, as American Depositary Shares (ADS), on NASDAQ, and are included in the TecDAX index, the NASDAQ Composite Index, the MSCI World Small Cap Index and the Nature Stock Index (NAI). Founded in 1983, the Company is headquartered in Aachen, Germany.

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ReVera

vinay1210 — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:05:41 +0000

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Web url

http://www.revera.com

Contact Email

support@revera.com

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810 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale

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94086

Telephone

408-470-4800

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408-470-4801

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ReVera is a leading provider of next generation metrology used to monitor and control films and critical layers deployed in the semiconductor manufacturing process. For many years, the industry has relied on optical-based technologies to measure thin films and layers in semiconductor devices. Due to the limitations of optical techniques when presented with smaller features and more complex materials, device manufacturers are spending an ever increasing portion of their capital dollars on new metrology technology such as that provided by ReVera. This transition away from optical metrology is increasing as the industry moves through each successive technology node. ReVera is recognized as the supplier of choice of this next generation metrology, having been adopted by the majority of leading edge device manufacturers.

ReVera was established in 2004 as a management-led spin-out from Physical Electronics and its wholly owned subsidiary, Charles Evans and Associates. ReVera drew from the expertise of these companies in laboratory materials characterization and instrumentation, and became the first company to successfully create and commercialize a production-worthy materials metrology solution.

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OCZ Technology

vinay1210 — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 14:01:57 +0000

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http://www.ocztechnology.com

Contact Email

sales@ocztechnology.com

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860 E. Arques Ave, Sunnyvale

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94085

Telephone

(408) 733-8400

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(408) 733-5200

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Entering the memory market in August 2000, OCZ Technology was built around the determination to manufacture the best high speed DDR and RDRAM. OCZ was founded by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and our commitment to the end-user has not digressed. OCZ Technology has been an innovator in many areas. We were the first manufacturer to make Dual Channel optimized memory available to the public, which originally took advantage of nVidia's Twinbank or Dual DDR architecture, found in their nForce chipset. We have now taken that technology and tailored it for the Canterwood, and Granite Bay chipset's. OCZ developed and was the first to implement ULN technology, which has been a critical element in our manufacturing process for some time. We at OCZ diligently work to improve communication with CPU and motherboard chipset manufacturers prior to the release of their products. Only in this manner can we fine-tune our memory's SPD settings, ensuring a synergistic relationship between the memory module, memory controller, and microprocessor. In today’s rapidly evolving semiconductor industry, such communication is not simply research, but a necessary component of our manufacturing process.

Our Goals:
At OCZ we have one primary goal, and it is to make sure that every customer is 110% satisfied. Every employee at OCZ is dedicated to accomplishing this goal. Our engineers are constantly developing the fastest and best performing products. Our finance department works every angle to bring customers our product at the best price. Our marketing department ensures all the information needed to make an informed purchase is available and presented in an easy to understand format. The technical support department constantly studies and tests the latest hardware to be as informed as possible to help you with any issue you may have. Our customer service department is filled with customer satisfaction fanatics who will refuse to let you be unsatisfied.

Customer Service Goals:
We offer a Lifetime warranty on every memory module we sell. We back this warranty with friendly, courteous staff that is willing to answer any question. At OCZ, if a staff member cannot answer your question, they will be forthright and put you in touch with a technician or engineer who can properly assist you. OCZ Technology is in tune with the needs of enthusiasts and overclockers alike, because we are just like you. Chances are you may have already spoken with an OCZ employee in a hardware forum, as we do bring our work home. We seek motivated, qualified applicants, whom already have a firm grasp, and a passion for the PC. Our technicians are available to answer your questions anytime, and our "technical" section can be referenced at anytime.

We have come from the grass-roots to bring you to new heights, and our products speak for themselves. There is a reason OCZ is considered the best memory on the market and that reason is that we will not settle for anything less then perfect.

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Dionex Corporation

vinay1210 — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 02:47:27 +0000

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http://www1.dionex.com

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1228 Titan Way

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94085

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(408) 737-0700

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(408) 730-9403

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Dionex Corporation develops, manufactures, sells, and services chromatography and extraction systems for separating, isolating, and identifying the components of chemical mixtures. Dionex products are used extensively in the environmental, pharmaceutical, life science, biotechnology, chemical, petrochemical, power generation, and electronics industries. Dionex customers include many of the world's largest companies, as well as government agencies, research institutions, and universities.

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Accurel

JohnT — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:03:05 +0000

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http://www.accurel.com/

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785 Lucerne Drive

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94085

Telephone

408-737-3892

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408-737-3916

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Accurel Systems International Corporation has a long and successful history as a leading provider of advanced Failure Analysis, Microscopy, and FIB Circuit Edit Services. Our guiding philosophy is to work closely with customers to ensure high quality, personalized service. Accurel continues its commitment to technological innovation by offering the latest techniques and services. Together we are your on-time, one-stop, analytical resource.

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Spansion LLC

Benj — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 20:12:58 +0100

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http://www.spansion.com/

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915 Deguigne Drive, PO Box 3453

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94088 3453

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+1 408 962 2500, +1 866 SPANSION

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Spansion is dedicated to enabling, storing and protecting digital content in the automotive, consumer electronics, networking and wireless markets. As the largest company exclusively focused on Flash memory solutions, Spansion has one of the most diverse and comprehensive Flash product lines on the market.

By leveraging cutting-edge advancements such as the award-winning MirrorBit™ technology, Spansion has successfully developed cost-effective, smaller and more powerful product offerings designed for reliable code execution and data storage. Offering a NOR architecture for code and ORNAND™ architecture for scalable data storage, Spansion’s customers can maintain a common platform and scale the amount of data storage necessary for various applications.

Our world-class, system-level design support leverages the expertise of a dedicated software development team and design engineers to partner with customers and complementary silicon and software providers to optimize systems that incorporate Flash memory. These offerings come with world-class sales, customer service and technical support.

Spansion, publicly traded on NASDAQ [SPSN], was previously a joint venture of AMD and Fujitsu and draws upon a rich history of technological innovation and market leadership that dates back to the early days of the Flash market. Spansion has approximately 8,300 employees around the globe.

Spansion is solely focused on the integrated electronics market, in which Flash memory resides in the device. In this market segment, customers value differentiated systems with high quality and performance. Blue chip customers in the integrated segment who use Spansion Flash memory products include the top 10 original equipment manufacturers for automotive electronics, consumer electronics and handsets.
By leveraging cutting-edge advancements such as the award-winning MirrorBit™ technology, Spansion has successfully developed cost-effective, smaller and more powerful product offerings designed for reliable code execution and data storage. Offering a NOR architecture for code and ORNAND™ architecture for scalable data storage, Spansion’s customers can maintain a common platform and scale the amount of data storage necessary for various applications.

Advanced manufacturing capabilities, four dedicated production Flash memory wafer fabs and a development fab enable us to accelerate the introduction of next-generation technologies. As a result, Spansion has developed highly scalable solutions that provide a smooth migration path to future products and technologies over time to meet customers’ evolving requirements.
Our world-class, system-level design support leverages the expertise of a dedicated software development team and design engineers to partner with customers and complementary silicon and software providers to optimize systems that incorporate Flash memory. These offerings come with world-class sales, customer service and technical support.

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Evans Analytical Group (EAG)

Benj — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 16:31:25 +0100

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http://www.eaglabs.com/

Contact Email

info@eaglabs.com

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Charles Evans & Associates, 810 Kifer Road

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94086

Telephone

(408) 530-3500

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(408) 530-3501

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Evans Analytical Group (EAG) is the world's largest independent analytical service organization. Facilities include sites in the USA, Taiwan, and joint ventures in Japan and Singapore. The global EAG network consists of nearly 200 people with approximately half holding PhD degrees.

EAG is the leading supplier of analytical services for scientists and engineers in the research and development, central lab and production areas of large and small businesses within the semiconductor, electronics, magnetic storage, automobile, aerospace, biomedical, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. EAG also works extensively with universities and government organizations.

EAG distinguishes itself from its competition by offering a comprehensive solution package, which includes analytical services, consulting, and advanced on-site training.

EAG is rapidly expanding its global lab network to include new strategic locations. Proximity to customers is critical to ensure that the highest levels of responsiveness and support are delivered to help our customers solve their problems and succeed in their own marketplace.

EAG offers a complete array of surface analysis and materials characterization solutions by providing services that help companies get the critical information they need to:

-Solve problems which improve productivity and profitability
-Shorten materials, process and product development cycles (time to market)
-Increase yield
-Effectively manage/integrate new manufacturing processes
-Remain competitive in today's global, electronic marketplace

EAG is aggressively establishing network-wide analytical protocols to provide customers with consistent, reliable and reproducible results regardless of which geographic lab performs the analysis.

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Kovio, Inc.

Benj — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 17:12:26 +0100

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http://www.kovio.com/

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1145 Sonora Court

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94086

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408.738.3360

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408.738.3361

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SBG Labs Inc. : digilens

Benj — Sun, 20 Aug 2006 17:28:55 +0100

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http://63.209.20.122/

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info@sbglabs.com

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1288 Hammerwood Avenue

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94089

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DigiLens is the wholly owned trade mark of Switchable Bragg Gratings (SBG) Labs Inc. of Sunnyvale, California.

The company develops, manufactures and markets a unique range of Transparent Liquid Crystal Displays (TR-LCDs) and Application Specific Optical Elements (ASOE's) for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the consumer, automotive and specialty displays markets.

Exploiting a proprietary Electrically Switchable Bragg Grating opto-electronic technology, the company combines it's Materials, Process and Display expertise with an experienced technical and management team.

The company has recently commenced sampling its first TR-LCD product for digital camera viewfinders and is developing other Application Specific Optical Elements (ASOE's) for international customers.

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Genus, Inc. ( merged with AIXTRON AG )

Benj — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:54:36 +0100

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http://www.genus.com/

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1139 Karlstad Drive

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94089

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Established in 1981, Genus, Inc. (Nasdaq: GGNS) designs, manufactures and markets capital equipment and deposition processes for advanced semiconductor manufacturing as well as for other, emerging non-semiconductor applications.

We offer various thin film deposition modules with our own production-proven platform- the LYNX2 for 200mm wafers and more recently, the LYNX3О™ for 300mm wafers. These systems deliver processes for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) of conducting (metal) or insulating (dielectric) materials.

Our core business has been in the area of tungsten-based thin films used in the development and manufacture of memory modules (DRAM) in the semiconductor industry. However our ALD technology is gaining attention and acceptance within and beyond the semiconductor industry. With precise control capabilities and conformal step coverage of difficult high-aspect ratios, our ALD technology promises to enable near-and next-generation geometries that continue to shrink in both the semiconductor world and other industries.

In mid-2000, the company expanded marketing efforts for our ALD technology to new customers for a variety of applications beyond the memory segment of the semiconductor industry. By Q1 2001, we achieved penetration of the data storage industry for gap dielectric applications in disk drive recording heads. Additionally, we received purchase orders for ALD systems for use in logic gate applications for both 200mm and 300mm platforms. See the Markets section for further discussion on the potential of our ALD technology.

The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California (Silicon Valley), with service offices in Korea, Japan and Taiwan, and sales offices worldwide.