ABOUT THE COMPANY
Plasma-Therm® has been an innovator in plasma-processing technologies, enabling the human experience since 1974.

At Plasma-Therm, we’ve been innovating plasma processing technologies since 1974.
We design and build easy-to-use wafer processing platforms for standard and advanced processes used in microelectronics manufacturing and R&D applications. Our platforms are the centerpiece of our application solutions and cover a wide variety of process steps including etch, deposition, material modification, and die singulation. In addition, our platforms are configurable to help you get the equipment and features you need.
Since the very beginning, we’ve focused on developing plasma-based technologies and equipment processing tools that deliver excellent value. That is our calling card. We grew organically through acquisitions and strategic partnerships so we could offer broader solutions. Today, we are a solid, reliable, and trusted partner. From 300mm on down the line, you get proven system solutions at a competitive price/value equation, with process knowledge and service attention that will exceed your expectations.
TIMELINE
– 1974
Plasma-Therm founded

– 1977
Plasma etch system introduced
– 1979
PECVD system
– 1984
World’s first single-wafer production metal etcher in-line system
– 1992
High volume GaAs via etching for HBT production
– 1995
Versalock®: cluster tool

– 1996
High Density Plasma Etch technology
– 2000
Acquisition by Swiss holding company Unaxis (later named Oerlikon)

– 2005
VERSALINE®: plasma system

– 2006
– Mask Etcher® V: for production below 32 nm

– 2009
Management buyout re-established Plasma-Therm

– 2011
Plasma-Therm acquires Advanced Vacuum Europe

– 2013
Singulator® 300mm system

– 2016
Acquired High Density Radical Flux technology from Nanoplas
– 2016
Acquired ion beam systems manufacturer Nano Etch Systems
– 2016
DISCO Corp. signs global distribution agreement for Plasma-Therm’s plasma dicing technology

– 2017
Plasma-Therm partners with memsstar to offer complete solutions for MEMS fabrication

– 2018
Acquired KOBUS products with F.A.S.T®-CVD (Fast Atomic Sequential Technology)
– 2018
Acquired OEM Group Dry Process Business

– 2020
Acquired specialty engineering company, JLS Designs Ltd

– 2020
Opened Plasma-Therm UK
Specialty Process Equipment Group
– 2020
Opened Plasma-Therm Singapore Process and Technical Support
– 2020
Acquired OEM Group Dry Process Business

TIMELINE
– 1974
Plasma-Therm founded

– 1977
Plasma etch system introduced
– 1979
PECVD system
– 1984
World’s first single-wafer production metal etcher in-line system
– 1992
High volume GaAs via etching for HBT production
– 1995
Versalock®: cluster tool

– 1996
High Density Plasma Etch technology
– 2000
Acquisition by Swiss holding company Unaxis (later named Oerlikon)

– 2005
VERSALINE®: plasma system

– 2006
– Mask Etcher® V: for production below 32 nm

– 2009
Management buyout re-established Plasma-Therm

– 2011
Plasma-Therm acquires Advanced Vacuum Europe

– 2013
Singulator® 300mm system

– 2016
Acquired High Density Radical Flux technology from Nanoplas
– 2016
Acquired ion beam systems manufacturer Nano Etch Systems
– 2016
DISCO Corp. signs global distribution agreement for Plasma-Therm’s plasma dicing technology

– 2017
Plasma-Therm partners with memsstar to offer complete solutions for MEMS fabrication

– 2017
Plasma-Therm partners with memsstar to offer complete solutions for MEMS fabrication

– 2017
Plasma-Therm partners with memsstar to offer complete solutions for MEMS fabrication

– 2018
Acquired KOBUS products with F.A.S.T®-CVD (Fast Atomic Sequential Technology)
– 2018
Acquired OEM Group Dry Process Business

– 2020
Acquired specialty engineering company, JLS Designs Ltd

– 2020
Opened Plasma-Therm UK
Specialty Process Equipment Group
– 2020
Opened Plasma-Therm Singapore Process and Technical Support
– 2020
Acquired OEM Group Dry Process Business

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