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Nanda Technologies is developing fully automated wafer inspection systems used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Nanda's ultra-fast semi-micro inspection tool provides a cost effective solution to increase overall yield. Based on innovative technology Nanda is able to analyze the wafer at high speed, resulting in minimized feedback time and significantly reduced downtime of process equipment. Nanda is in the development phase of its commercial product. It is working closely with semiconductor manufacturers to optimize the product and to ensure it is meeting industry specific requirements. The company committed to solving its customer's problems. Nanda Technologies was founded in 2006 in Munich. It is an international team of experienced engineers and managers from the semiconductor, high-tech industry. The firm is in the process of bringing its new product to the market by working together with selected lead customers.

Nanometrics, Inc. engages in the production of process control metrology and inspection systems used in the fabrication of semiconductors and other solid-state devices. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: South Korea; China; Singapore; United States; Taiwan; Japan; and Others. Its products and solutions include semiconductor; data storage; advanced packaging; HB-LED; solar photovoltaic; and product upgrades. The company was founded by Vincent J. Coates in 1975 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA.

Carl Zeiss AG engages in the development and manufacture of scientific optics technologies and solutions services. Its products and solutions inlcude medical, microscopy, optemetry, industrial metrology spectroscopy, semicondictor technology, camera and film lenses, and simulation solutions planetariums. The company was founded by Carl Zeiss in 1846 and is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany.