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KDF Expands Presence
in China with Sale of 900 Series In-Line
Sputtering Tool to Beijing Microelectronics
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ROCKLEIGH, N.J., –
KDF today announced that Beijing Microelectronics Institute (BMI), a leading microelectronics manufacturer in China, has purchased the company’s new 904i in-line sputtering system for use in production as well as research and development. The product, which will ship to BMI in October, helps extend KDF’s market share penetration in the fast-growing Chinese market.
According to researcher IDC, China became the world’s third-largest semiconductor-consuming country in 2004, with revenue from the region surpassing $26 billion. IDC predicts China will grow twice as fast as the entire semiconductor industry over the next five years. Beijing-based BMI chose the 904i system based on its versatility, reliability and ease-of-use.
“As a first-time customer, BMI’s decision to use KDF’s tool speaks volumes about their confidence in our technology leadership. The customizable 904i system also supports a range of BMI’s microelectronics manufacturing needs,” said Kurt Flechsig, KDF president. “Furthermore, the move further solidifies our presence in China as customers continue to ramp up their assembly facilities in that country.”
KDF’s 900 Series of products include dual load lock, in-line, sputter down, batch systems constructed with an optional high vacuum load lock and three or four target positions. Additionally, the 900 series systems can be used in numerous applications where distinctive size, shape, or substrate height is a priority. The 904i is in the preproduction phase and is expected to be available to customers in Q4 2005. |
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| ABOUT
KDF |
| KDF Electronic & Vacuum Services, Inc., produces batch in-line sputtering tools in a wide variety of R&D and production formats for the mainstream silicon, emerging materials and flat-panel display markets. KDF systems are used in the production of semiconductors, photomasks, telecommunications networks, wireless circuits, gallium arsenide (GaAs), high density interconnect, sensors, optoelectronics, flat panel display and radio frequency power devices. KDF is located in Rockleigh, New Jersey, and has representatives in Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, China and Korea. |
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| ABOUT
BMI |
| Beijing Microelectronics Institute (BMI), an R&D facility and production house of Microwave and power devices for serving telecommunication industries in China. In the past 10 years, BMI has been successfully developed a number of advanced chips with China patents for electronic consuming market, which is growing rapidly in China. BMI is located in Beijing, capital of China and has sales and tech support network in China and Southeast Asia. |
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COMPANY CONTACTS:
Kurt Flechsig
President
Tel: +1 (201) 784-5005
e-mail: kurt@kdf.com
Todd Plaisted
Director of Sales and Marketing
Tel: +1 (201) 784-5005
e-mail: todd@kdf.com
AGENCY CONTACTS:
Marlene Genovese
Loomis Group
Tel: +1 (617) 638-0022
e-mail: genovesem@loomisgroup.com |
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