Corporate | 29 April 2014 09:51

SUSS MicroTec launches the new Mask Aligner MA12

SÜSS MicroTec AG / Key word(s): Product Launch

29.04.2014 / 09:51

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SUSS MicroTec launches the new Mask Aligner MA12

Garching, April 29, 2014 – SUSS MicroTec, a global supplier of equipment and process solutions for the semiconductor industry and related markets, has launched the Mask Aligner MA12 today.

This semi-automated tool is designed for industrial research and production of wafers up to 300 mm and 300×300 mm square substrates. It represents the latest mask aligner technology in terms of accuracy, optical performance and versatility. The operator assisted MA12 offers highest process flexibility including submicron alignment and features the MO Exposure Optics of SUSS MicroTec, a unique illumination optics, adjustable to meet various exposure requirements.

The newly-introduced mask aligner addresses the Advanced Packaging market including 3D wafer-level chip scale packaging (3D WLCSP) and wafer-level packaging (WLP) as well as the MEMS market. The SUSS MicroTec MA12 combines the advantages of a reliable manual tool specialized on the handling of delicate substrates, such as highly warped wafers and fragile substrates, with the performance of a state-of-the art 300 mm lithography tool. Processes developed on the MA12 can be quickly transferred onto the automated SUSS MicroTec high volume production platform.

“The MA12 has been designed to enable quick and effective development of new products and process technologies”, explains Frank P. Averdung, president and CEO of SUSS MicroTec. “Research organizations will benefit from the enhanced capabilities of the industry-compatible MA12 as it offers the flexibility needed in the development and adoption of latest lithography processes.”

About SUSS MicroTec
SUSS MicroTec is a leading supplier of equipment and process solutions for microstructuring in the semiconductor industry and related markets. In close cooperation with research institutes and industry partners SUSS MicroTec contributes to the advancement of next-generation technologies such as 3D Integration and nanoimprint lithography as well as key processes for MEMS and LED manufacturing. With a global infrastructure for applications and service SUSS MicroTec supports more than 8.000 installed systems worldwide. SUSS MicroTec is headquartered in Garching near Munich, Germany. For more information, please visit http://www.suss.com

Contact:
SUSS MicroTec AG
Franka Schielke
Schleissheimer Strasse 90
85748 Garching, Deutschland
Tel.: +49 (0)89 32007-161
Fax: +49 (0)89 32007-451
Email: franka.schielke@suss.com

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Language:	English
Company:	SÜSS MicroTec AG
	Schleissheimer Strasse 90
	85748 Garching
	Germany
Phone:	+49 (0)89 32007-161
Fax:	+49 (0)89 32007-451
E-mail:	ir@suss.com
Internet:	www.suss.com
ISIN:	DE000A1K0235
WKN:	A1K023
Listed:	Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, München, Stuttgart

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