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TAZMO and Silecs Expand Collaboration on Wafer Processing Tools
Tazmo places spin coater in Silecs’ electronic materials facility for mutual customer demos
Tokyo, Japan, February 26, 2007 – TAZMO Co., Ltd. and Silecs, Inc. announced today that the companies have completed the installation of TAZMO's Spin Coating System at Silecs' new electronic materials production and demonstration facilities in Espoo, Finland. The spin coater will be used to run wafer demos for semiconductor customers of both TAZMO and Silecs. In addition to providing automatic, high uniformity spin coating of dielectrics, the track has open and closed cup modules and provides the ability to cure dielectric films in a variety of atmospheres including high temperature and UV-curing.
"The placement of our spin coater in Silecs' facilities provides our European customers a quick turn-around for high quality wafer demos," said Toshio Ikeda, Managing Director of TAZMO. "Silecs' new facility in Espoo is an excellent place to locate our track, in a high quality clean room production environment and supported by experienced staff."
"Our collaboration with TAZMO, and the placement of this high performance coater in our facilities, adds to our capabilities to support our semiconductor customers worldwide," said Fred McNeil, Vice President of Sales for Silecs. "As a leading supplier of semiconductor process equipment, TAZMO is an excellent partner for Silecs as we continue our growth in the global microelectronics market."
About TAZMO Co., LTD.
Headquartered in Ibara, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. With 7 manufacturing facilities, TAZMO was established in 1972. Manufacturer of the world's best selling SOG, SOD coaters. Process proven technology that is used around the world. In addition, TAZMO is an OEM contract manufacturer of EFEM's, process modules, wafer and substrate handling systems, and complete turn key assembly. Innovative wafer and substrate handling equipment includes our edge grip end effectors and edge hold aligner combined with a complete line of robots for high speed repeatable placement. For more information please visit www.tazmo.co.jp.
About Silecs
Silecs is a global developer and manufacturer of silicon-oxygen polymers. These precision dielectrics and coatings enable production of ever-denser microelectronic devices as Moore’s Law progresses. Using nano-particles, the company tailors product performance to the most critical and demanding customer requirements, ranging from temperature to transparency. Its principal locations and customer partnerships include: China-Taiwan, Finland, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and the US. The company can be found at www.silecs.com.