OTHER ELECTRONICS & NANOTECHNOLOGY
INDUSTRY UPDATE
February
2018
McIlvaine Company
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Park Systems Announces the Grand Opening of
the Park NanoScience Center at SUNY Polytechnic Institute
The Grand Opening of the Park NanoScience Center at SUNY Polytechnic Institute
was held Nov. 10, 2017, at 2p.m., followed by a featured talk from Park Systems’
founder, Dr. Sang-il Park and other notable scientists. A tour of the center’s
brand-new office and laboratory space was also provided.
“Increasingly, AFM is being selected for nanotechnology research over other
metrology techniques due to its non-destructive measurement and sub-nanometer
accuracy,” states Dr. Sang-il Park, Park Systems Chairman and CEO. “The new Park
Nanoscience Center at SUNY Polytechnic Institute provides researchers with
greater access to Park Systems’ cutting-edge AFM nanoscopic tools, featuring
reliable and repeatable high-resolution imaging of nanoscale cell structures in
any environment without damage to the sample.”
“SUNY Poly is thrilled that a worldwide leader in Atomic Force Microscopy is
selecting the campus for its newest location, and we warmly welcome Park Systems
as we look forward to working closely to advance research capabilities in this
important area,” said SUNY Poly Interim President Dr. Bahgat Sammakia. “We look
forward to exploring all educational, research, and development opportunities
that may be available at the new Park NanoScience Center.”
Park Systems’ advanced AFM platform includes SmartScan, an innovative and
pioneering AFM intelligence that produces high-quality imaging with a single
click. SmartScan’s unique design opens up the power of AFM to everyone and
drastically boosts the productivity of all users. “With Park AFM, throughput is
significantly improved and time-to-solution and data reliability are exceptional
compared to other metrology solutions,” adds Dr. Park.
The Park Nanoscience Center is a new branch of Park Systems America and will
showcase advanced atomic force microscopy systems, demonstrate a wide variety of
cutting-edge applications—ranging from materials, both chemical and biological,
to semiconductor and devices—and provide hands on experience, training and
service, year-round.
The Park Nanoscience Center at SUNY Poly will be a unique source for researchers
who are looking for the most advanced developments in scanning probe microscopy
for materials research, analytical chemistry, life science research, and
semiconductor metrology.
“As SUNY Polytechnic Institute provides cutting-edge educational and research
and development opportunities, it is exciting that Park Systems will establish
operations at our Albany campus,” said SUNY Poly Interim Dean of the College of
Nanoscale Sciences; Empire Innovation Professor of Nanoscale Science; and
Executive Director, Center for Nanoscale Metrology Dr. Alain Diebold. “Our
scientists and engineers look forward to working closely with Park Systems to
enhance next-generation technologies that will lead to improved metrology
capabilities for researchers and members of industry around the world.”
SUNY Poly’s Albany NanoTech Complex is home to the College of Nanoscale Sciences
and the College of Nanoscale Engineering and Technology Innovation and is a
fully-integrated research, development, prototyping, and educational facility
that provides strategic support through outreach, technology acceleration,
business incubation, pilot prototyping, and test-based integration support for
onsite corporate partners, including IBM, GlobalFoundries, Samsung, TSMC,
Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron, ASML, and Lam Research, as well as other
next- generation nanotechnology-based research activities.
About Park Systems
Park Systems is a world-leading manufacturer of atomic force microscopy (AFM)
systems with a complete range of products for researchers and industry engineers
in chemistry, materials, physics, life sciences, and semiconductor and data
storage industries. Park’s products are used by over one thousand institutions
and corporations worldwide. Park’s AFM provides the highest data accuracy at
nanoscale resolution, superior productivity, and the lowest operating cost
thanks to its unique technology and innovative engineering. Park Systems, Inc.
is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with its global manufacturing, and
R&D headquarters in Korea. Park’s products are sold and supported worldwide with
regional headquarters in the US, Korea, Japan, and Singapore, and distribution
partners throughout Europe, Asia, and America.
About SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly)
SUNY Poly is New York’s globally recognized, high-tech educational ecosystem.
SUNY Poly offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the emerging disciplines
of nanoscience and nanoengineering, as well as cutting-edge nanobioscience and
nanoeconomics programs at its Albany campus, and undergraduate and graduate
degrees in technology, including engineering, cybersecurity, computer science,
and the engineering technologies; professional studies, including business,
communication, and nursing; and arts and sciences, including natural sciences,
mathematics, humanities, and social sciences at its Utica/Rome campus; thriving
athletic, recreational, and cultural programs, events, and activities complement
the campus experience. As the world’s most advanced, university-driven research
enterprise, SUNY Poly boasts billions of dollars in high-tech investments and
hundreds of corporate partners since its inception.
Atrenne Integrated Solutions Expands
into Medical Electronics Manufacturing
Atrenne Integrated Solutions announced its subsidiary, AbelConn Electronics, has
been selected as the electronics manufacturer for a leading edge medical
company. The circuit boards and backplanes will be supported and built at the
AbelConn Electronics division in New Hope, Minn. The new program represents
Atrenne's expansion into the medical industry by providing manufacturing support
for medical device electronics.
Expanding into the medical device electronics manufacturing is a natural
extension for Atrenne. From concept to production, Atrenne is already providing
medical device companies with hardware development for a variety of innovative
treatment devices. Extending Atrenne's services to include electronic
manufacturing creates a one-stop-shop for medical customers looking for a
low-risk partner.
"Adding medical device manufacturing to our capabilities will help us usher in
the next phase of growth for AbelConn," said Chris Milano, president of AbelConn
Electronics. "Our extensive experience in manufacturing mission-critical
electronics is easily transferred to the manufacturing of medical device
electronics. We have the manufacturing teams, systems and equipment in place to
support deliver reliable electronics."
Air Products Continues Multi-Phase Expansion
Company Brings Second Nitrogen Plant On-stream; Will Build Two More
Air Products announced the next phases of expansion to build two more nitrogen
plants serving Samsung Electronics’ giga fab in Pyeongtaek City, Gyeonggi
Province, South Korea.
Air Products was awarded a major contract by Samsung Electronics in 2015 to
build multiple production facilities across multiple phases. Air Products built
an ultra-high purity nitrogen plant, hydrogen generators, a liquefier, and a
bulk specialty supply system in phase one. The company recently brought its
second ultra-high purity nitrogen plant on-stream, marking the completion of its
phase two expansion to supply additional nitrogen to the fab.
“Air Products has reached another milestone in Korea as we brought additional
nitrogen capacity on-stream on schedule and are embarking on our next phases of
expansion to support this multi-billion-dollar fab in Pyeongtaek,” said Kyo-Yung
Kim, president of Air Products Korea. “Our investment reinforces Air Products’
dedication and supply position in the expanding northern region. We will keep
investing in capabilities to continuously deliver on our commitment to safety,
reliability, efficiency and excellent service.”
A leading integrated gases supplier, Air Products has been serving the global
electronics industry for more than 40 years, supplying industrial gases safely
and reliably to most of the world’s largest technology companies. Air Products
is working with these industry leaders to develop the next generation of
semiconductors and displays for tablets, computers and mobile devices.
About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE: APD) is a world-leading Industrial Gases company in
operation for over 75 years. The company’s core industrial gases business
provides atmospheric and process gases and related equipment to manufacturing
markets, including refining and petrochemical, metals, electronics, and food and
beverage. Air Products is also the world’s leading supplier of liquefied natural
gas process technology and equipment.
The company had fiscal 2017 sales of $8.2 billion from continuing operations in
50 countries and has a current market capitalization of about $35 billion.
Approximately 15,000 passionate, talented and committed employees from a
diversity of backgrounds are driven by Air Products’ higher purpose to create
innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and
address the challenges facing customers, communities and the world.
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