ST. PAUL, Minn., July 20, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aetrium Incorporated (Nasdaq:ATRM) today announced its first shipment of the 1164 Reliability Test System to the Russian Federation. This announcement marks another milestone for Aetrium's Reliability Test Products Division as it continues to expand its large worldwide installed customer base. The 1164 Reliability Test System is used by semiconductor manufacturers to ensure their products exceed acceptable performance and quality standards.
"This opportunity puts Aetrium in at the ground floor of an expected rise in Russian semiconductor development," said Timothy McMullen, Vice President and GM of Aetrium's Reliability Test Products Division. "Russia's emerging semiconductor market is being driven by national defense interest as well as increased consumer demand for high-tech products."
"Currently, the majority of the semiconductors supporting this market are imported and Russia intends to support their demand through internal development efforts," adds Steve Schultz, Director of Marketing and Applications. "As these development efforts increase, so will additional opportunities for Aetrium."
About Aetrium
Aetrium, based in North St. Paul, Minnesota, is a leading supplier of proprietary technologies and equipment that are used by the worldwide semiconductor industry to test integrated circuits. The company's products are used by customers to advance reliability, improve quality, increase product yield or improve manufacturing processes. Aetrium's common stock is publicly traded on the Nasdaq market under the symbol ATRM. More information about Aetrium is available on the internet at www.Aetrium.com or by emailing info@aetrium.com.
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