Lumina Instruments
Acquisition in 2024
Lumina Instruments specializes in the development and manufacturing of laser optical scanning equipment tailored for the growing glass market in high-tech applications. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company provides innovative solutions that enhance yield and process management through its advanced thin-film defect detection capabilities. This technology enables businesses to effectively map and classify transparent, translucent, and opaque substrates of various shapes, thereby contributing to improved production efficiency and product quality.
Inspectrology
Acquisition in 2021
Inspectrology, LLC is a provider of optical metrology systems, serving the semiconductor, compound semiconductor, MEMS, and LED industries since 1983. Originally established as IVS and Schlumberger, the company has developed a strong international presence with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, and maintains a significant installed base worldwide. Inspectrology specializes in overlay metrology, crucial for controlling lithography and etch processes in the compound semiconductor market. The company offers comprehensive support for all its metrology systems, including training, service contracts, preventative maintenance, and emergency services, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Additionally, Inspectrology caters to diverse customer needs by providing systems suitable for various fabrication requirements and budgets, including re-manufactured options.
Nanometrics
Acquisition in 2019
Nanometrics is a prominent provider of advanced process control metrology and inspection systems, primarily serving the semiconductor and solid-state device fabrication industries. The company's automated systems are designed to measure critical dimensions, device structures, overlay registration, topography, and various thin film properties, including thickness and optical, electrical, and material characteristics. These integrated solutions are utilized throughout the fabrication process, from substrate manufacturing to high-volume production and advanced wafer-scale packaging applications. By implementing Nanometrics' systems, device manufacturers can enhance production yields, boost productivity, and reduce manufacturing costs. Headquartered in Milpitas, California, Nanometrics operates globally with sales and service offices to support its customers.