DALLAS, Aug. 18, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StockPreacher.com announces an investment report featuring semiconductor metrology equipment maker Nanometrics Inc. (Nasdaq:NANO). The report includes financial and investment analysis, analyst consensus, and pertinent industry information you need to know to make an educated investment decision.
The investment report on Nanometrics Inc. (Nasdaq:NANO) should be of particular interest to semiconductor and related nano-electronics solutions providers: KLA-Tencor Corp. (Nasdaq:KLAC), Rudolph Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq:RTEC), Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. (Nasdaq:NVMI) and Zygo Corp. (Nasdaq:ZIGO).
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Nanometrics Inc. (NANO) designs, manufactures, markets, sells and supports thin film, optical critical dimension, and overlay dimension metrology systems. The Company offers metrology systems, which include standalone and fully automated systems for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing process control; integrated systems incorporated onto semiconductor and solar photovoltaics (PV) processing systems that provide real-time measurements and feedback; and standalone manual and semi-automated systems used to monitor material characteristics of various silicon and compound semiconductor devices and substrates. The Company's products also include fourier-transform infrared and photoluminescence metrology systems. Its products are used primarily in manufacturing of semiconductors, solar PV and high-brightness LEDs.
In the report, the analyst notes:
"It is forecast that the global semiconductor market, which is currently impacted by the gloomy financial environment, will soon rise as the world's strong economies find ways to starve off recession. ... The upbeat forecast reflects the growing need for metrology systems that enable the fabrication of advanced semiconductor devices, as well as high brightness-LEDs, solar photovoltaics and hard drives.
"While reporting mixed results for the second quarter of 2009, NANO said it has increased its commitment to outsource manufacturing and remain steadfast in its commitment to deliver improved performance over the last several quarters amid the global economic and industry downturn. While experiencing a significant decline in its core business over the last several quarters, NANO remains focused on restructuring its operations to improve efficiency, strengthening its competitive position within its served markets, as well expanding its served markets."
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