Photomask

Mycronic Receives Order for Two Prexision Lite 8 Evo Mask Writers

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Thursday, October 10, 2019

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Mycronic AB (publ) has received an order for Prexision-series mask writers for display applications from Photronics Inc, for deployment in Asia.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Mycronic AB (publ) has received an order for Prexision-series mask writers for display applications from Photronics Inc, for deployment in Asia.
  • The order consists of two Prexision Lite 8 Evo mask writers and constitutes Mycronic's first order for this product.
  • Mycronic offers mask writers for the manufacture of photomasks within different areas of application.
  • Prexision Lite 8 which was launched in April this year, is built on the new control platform Evo and designed to meet the requirements for cost-efficient production of photomasks for main stream displays up to G8 mask size.

Mycronic Receives Order for Two Prexision Lite 8 Evo Mask Writers

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Thursday, October 10, 2019

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Mycronic AB (publ) has received an order for Prexision-series mask writers for display applications from Photronics Inc, for deployment in Asia.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Mycronic AB (publ) has received an order for Prexision-series mask writers for display applications from Photronics Inc, for deployment in Asia.
  • The order consists of two Prexision Lite 8 Evo mask writers and constitutes Mycronic's first order for this product.
  • Mycronic offers mask writers for the manufacture of photomasks within different areas of application.
  • Prexision Lite 8 which was launched in April this year, is built on the new control platform Evo and designed to meet the requirements for cost-efficient production of photomasks for main stream displays up to G8 mask size.

Photronics Welcomes Mary Paladino to Board of Directors

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Thursday, September 26, 2019

BROOKFIELD, Conn., Sept. 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, announced that Mary Paladino will join its Board of Directors as an independent director, effective October 1, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKFIELD, Conn., Sept. 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, announced that Mary Paladino will join its Board of Directors as an independent director, effective October 1, 2019.
  • Im pleased to announce that Mary will be joining our board of directors as her experience, expertise, and leadership qualities will complement and strengthen our board, said Constantine (Deno) Macricostas, chairman of the board.
  • This is the first step in a measured succession plan for our board, and Mary enters as a respected and qualified addition to our organization.
  • I am excited for this opportunity to join the Photronics board, said Mary Paladino.

Photronics Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan to Protect the Availability of its Net Operating Losses

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019

BROOKFIELD, Conn., Sept. 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, announced today that its Board of Directors adopted a shareholder rights plan designed to protect the availability of Photronics net operating loss carryforwards (NOLs) under the Internal Revenue Code (Section 382 Rights Plan).

Key Points: 
  • BROOKFIELD, Conn., Sept. 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, announced today that its Board of Directors adopted a shareholder rights plan designed to protect the availability of Photronics net operating loss carryforwards (NOLs) under the Internal Revenue Code (Section 382 Rights Plan).
  • The Section 382 Rights Plan is similar to those adopted by numerous other public companies with significant NOLs.
  • Under the Section 382 Rights Plan, any person which currently owns 4.9% or more of Photronics common stock may continue to own its shares of common stock without triggering the Section 382 Rights Plan.
  • Photronics Board of Directors has the discretion to exempt any person or group from the provisions of the Section 382 Rights Plan.

ZEISS Accelerates Time to Market for Advanced Semiconductor Packages with Non-destructive 3D X-ray Measurement Solution

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019

PLEASANTON, Calif., and OBERKOCHEN, Germany, Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --ZEISS today introduced the ZEISS Xradia 620 Versa RepScan a submicron-resolution, 3D non-destructive imaging solution for inspection and measurement that accelerates time to market for advanced IC packages.

Key Points: 
  • PLEASANTON, Calif., and OBERKOCHEN, Germany, Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --ZEISS today introduced the ZEISS Xradia 620 Versa RepScan a submicron-resolution, 3D non-destructive imaging solution for inspection and measurement that accelerates time to market for advanced IC packages.
  • The result is higher-accuracy engineering data that can be used to reduce development and yield learning cycles of advanced packages.
  • For more information on the ZEISS Xradia 620 Versa RepScan and other 3D X-ray imaging solutions from ZEISS, please visit: www.zeiss.com/pcs .
  • Its products include semiconductor manufacturing optics notably lithography optics as well as photomask systems and process control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing.

Toppan Photomasks and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Enter into Multi-Year Supply Agreement

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

As a part of the agreement, Toppan will acquire certain assets of GF's Burlington photomask facility.

Key Points: 
  • As a part of the agreement, Toppan will acquire certain assets of GF's Burlington photomask facility.
  • The agreement will also strengthen the Advanced Mask Technology Center (AMTC) joint venture between Toppan Photomasks, Inc. and GF in Dresden, Germany.
  • Over the next several months, Toppan and GF will work to transition the acquired equipment and processes to Toppan facilities worldwide.
  • Toppan Photomasks, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. a diversified global company with revenue in excess of US$13 billion in 2018.

Photronics to Report Third Quarter Earnings

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Photronics will host a public conference call the same day at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Key Points: 
  • Photronics will host a public conference call the same day at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.
  • During the call, Company management will respond to questions concerning, but not limited to, the Company's financial performance, business conditions and industry outlook.
  • The call will be broadcast live and on-demand on the "Investor" section of the Photronics website at www.photronics.com .
  • Photronics is a leading worldwide manufacturer of integrated circuit (IC) and flat panel display (FPD) photomasks .

Mycronic Receives Order for an Advanced Mask Writer

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Monday, July 15, 2019

STOCKHOLM, July 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Mycronic AB (publ) has received an order for a mask writer from the Prexision series for display applications from an existing customer in Asia.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, July 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Mycronic AB (publ) has received an order for a mask writer from the Prexision series for display applications from an existing customer in Asia.
  • The order consists of a Prexision-10 mask writer, limited to production of up to generation 8 photomask size.
  • The order for the limited Prexision-10 system is valued between USD 3035 million and delivery is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2020.
  • Mycronic's Business Area Pattern Generators provides mask writers for manufacturing photomasks in several fields of application.

Mycronic Receives Order for an Advanced Mask Writer

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 15, 2019

STOCKHOLM, July 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Mycronic AB (publ) has received an order for a mask writer from the Prexision series for display applications from an existing customer in Asia.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, July 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Mycronic AB (publ) has received an order for a mask writer from the Prexision series for display applications from an existing customer in Asia.
  • The order consists of a Prexision-10 mask writer, limited to production of up to generation 8 photomask size.
  • The order for the limited Prexision-10 system is valued between USD 3035 million and delivery is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2020.
  • Mycronic's Business Area Pattern Generators provides mask writers for manufacturing photomasks in several fields of application.

Mycronic Receives Order for Two FPS6100 Mask Writers

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Sunday, June 30, 2019

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, June 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Mycronic AB (publ) has signed an agreement with a customer in Asia for two FPS6100 mask writers for the multi-purpose segment.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Sweden, June 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Mycronic AB (publ) has signed an agreement with a customer in Asia for two FPS6100 mask writers for the multi-purpose segment.
  • The order value for each FPS system is within the normal range of USD 2-5 million per system depending on system specifications.
  • Within the multi-purpose segment, uses of photomasks include electronic packaging, touch-screens and MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems), and the market complements Mycronic's mask writers for advanced displays.
  • "This order is a confirmation that the FPS series has established a strong position within the photomask industry as the most advanced mask writer within the multi-purpose segment.