Veeco Instruments Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of semiconductor and thin film process equipment, catering to various electronic device markets globally. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Plainview, New York, the company produces a wide array of equipment, including ion beam deposition and etch systems, laser annealing systems, and metal organic chemical vapor deposition systems. Veeco operates in three primary segments: LED & Solar Process Equipment, Data Storage Process Equipment, and Metrology. The LED & Solar segment focuses on systems for high brightness LEDs and solar cells, while the Data Storage segment specializes in technologies for creating thin film magnetic heads used in hard drives. The Metrology segment provides instruments such as atomic force microscopes and optical interferometers, essential for surface measurement in research and production environments. Veeco's products support the manufacturing of various microelectronic components, including RF filters, power electronics, and advanced semiconductor devices, serving customers in industries such as telecommunications, scientific research, and industrial applications.
Ultratech, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets photolithography and laser thermal processing equipment primarily for the semiconductor and nanotechnology sectors. The company specializes in step-and-repeat photolithography systems utilizing one-to-one imaging technology, catering to manufacturers involved in high-brightness light emitting diodes (HBLED), semiconductor fabrication, and advanced packaging applications. Ultratech's product lineup includes the 1000 series, designed for various applications, as well as a range of laser-based thermal annealing tools that facilitate critical processes such as dopant activation and dielectric film formation. The firm also provides in-line wafer inspection systems for essential semiconductor processing steps. Ultratech's clientele spans North America, Europe, and Asia, serving industries such as telecommunications, automotive control, and consumer electronics. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Ultratech operates as a subsidiary of Veeco Instruments Inc.
Kateeva
Series E in 2016
Kateeva specializes in the development of inkjet printing equipment for the production of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. The company's innovative technology enables the mass production of flexible and large-size OLEDs, allowing for the creation of high-quality displays with longer lifetimes, higher yields, and reduced production costs. This approach represents a significant advancement in the display industry, facilitating the manufacturing of category-defining flat panel displays that can print billions of pixels at high speed. Kateeva's solutions contribute to the emergence of next-generation consumer electronics, including large OLED TVs and ultra-thin, lightweight wearable devices. Through its focus on advancing OLED production techniques, Kateeva plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of display technology.
Solid State Equipment Holdings
Acquisition in 2014
Solid State Equipment LLC holds to the philosophy that the integrated circuit industry is still in its infancy. The company designs and develops its wafer wet processing capabilities to remain on the leading edge of technology. Target market applications include semiconductor advanced packaging (including 2.5D and 3D ICs), MEMS, compound semiconductor, front-end of line (FEOL) and back-end of line (BEOL), photomask, and flat panel displays. The corporate mission is to provide SSEC customers with leading-edge processes, reliability and value. All SSEC systems are engineered from the inside out and are configurable according to customer process needs and their manufacturing and business objectives. The Solid State Equipment LLC management team brings together over 125 years of experience in semiconductor and related industries, comprising executive, operational, financial, process and product development, marketing, and research experience.
Synos Technology
Acquisition in 2013
Synos Technology is the first company dedicated exclusively to the design & manufacture of high throughput ALD for large & flexible substrate, and is the technology’s acknowledged leader Since its founding in 2008, Synos has focused on improving ALD processes, observing that most ALD processing problems originate from the inefficiency in gas-solid reaction Synos has developed a unique remote plasma technology to deposit advantageous ALD films at extremely low temperature for use in flexible OLED encapsulation application In August 2008, Synos was incorporated and many key patents were filed In September 2009, Synos Display, LLC was launched and the SEALCap™ solutions were being developed for OLED encapsulation application November 2009 – JDP with SAINT (SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology) November 2012 – 3 patents granted and 45 patents pending in US
Fluens
Acquisition in 2009
Fluens Corporation, based in Lowell, Massachusetts, specializes in the manufacture and marketing of reactive sputtering systems and equipment. The company focuses on producing reactive sputter deposition reactors, which are essential for various industrial applications. Fluens operates as a subsidiary of Veeco Instruments Inc., enhancing its capabilities and reach in the market.
Mill Lane Engineering
Acquisition in 2008
Mill Lane Engineering, is a manufacturer of web coating systems for flexible solar panels.
Advanced Imaging
Acquisition in 2003
Advanced Imaging Inc is a manufacturer of precision bar lapping equipment for advanced data storage thin-film magnetic heads.
NanoDevices
Acquisition in 2003
NanoDevices develops, manufactures, and supplies probes for research and development in nanotechnology. The company utilizes Atomic Force Microscopy and micro-cantilever probe technologies.
Applied Epi
Acquisition in 2001
Applied Epi Inc. is a supplier of molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) equipment used to fabricate high-speed compound semiconductor devices for telecommunications, optoelectronics and wireless communications applications.
TM Microscopes
Acquisition in 2001
TM Microscopes, manufactures atomic force microscopes, scanning probe microscopes (AFMs and SPMs), near-field optical microscopes and probes.
Monarch Labs
Acquisition in 2000
Monarch Labs Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of automated quasi-static test systems for the data-storage industry. In a related move, the company also has struck a strategic agreement with disk drive maker Seagate Technology Inc. to license and enhance Seagate's metrology technology for thin-film recording heads.
Ion Tech
Acquisition in 1999
Ion Tech manufactures ion beam systems used to make filters in fiber-optic cables.
OptiMag
Acquisition in 1999
OptiMag is a supplier of automated optical defect inspection and process control equipment for the data storage thin film magnetic head industry.
Digital Instruments
Acquisition in 1998
Digital Instruments, the world leader in scanning probe microscopy, manufactures a complete line of NanoScope(r) scanning probe microscopes (SPMs). Included in its NanoScope line is the MultiMode(tm) Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), the world's best selling and highest resolution SPM. In addition, the Dimension(tm) AFM offers the complete range of AFM techniques for small or large samples. It's revolutionary new TrakScan(tm) scanning system makes setup simple and provides superior images for the full range of scanning techniques including Tapping Mode(tm), magnetic force, phase imaging, lateral force, electrochemistry and others. The BioScopeTM AFM is the first probe microscope specifically designed for biotechnology, biology and other life sciences applications. It provides optical viewing and AFM imaging for inspection and measurement of cell structures, viruses, DNA etc. with an effective magnification range of 25 to 10,000,000 in air or in situ in biological fluids.
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