3D IC to bring business opportunities for Taiwan semiconductor equipment makers

3D IC to bring business opportunities for Taiwan semiconductor equipment makersPatty Wang, Taipei; Adam Hwang, DIGITIMES [Wednesday 20 June 2012]3D IC is expected to afford business opportunities for Taiwan-based makers of semiconductor production equipment because processes and corresponding equipment for 3D ICs have not yet been standardized and therefore Taiwan-based makers can cooperate with foundry services providers in R&D for 3D IC equipment, according to chairman Hsu Chin-jung for Taiwan-based Hermes Microvision a maker of E(electronic)-beam inspection systems.

International vendors, including KLA, ASML, Applied Materials and Tokyo Electron, have dominated the supply of semiconductor equipment in Taiwan, with Taiwan-based makers occupying only 10% of the market, Hsu noted. For 3D IC however, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) are engaging in R&D to develop specifications for processes and equipment and are expected to seek cooperation with Taiwan-based equipment makers, Hsu said.

As demand for 3D IC is expected to take off in 3-5 years, Hermes Microvision has begun evaluating the feasibility of producing E-beam inspection systems for use in 3D IC, Hsu said. Hermes Microvision currently has a global market share of 85% for E-beam inspection systems, with clients including TSMC, UMC, Intel, Samsung Electronics and Toshiba, Hsu indicated.

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3D IC to bring business opportunities for Taiwan semiconductor equipment makers

3D IC to bring business opportunities for Taiwan semiconductor equipment makersPatty Wang, Taipei; Adam Hwang, DIGITIMES [Wednesday 20 June 2012]3D IC is expected to afford business opportunities for Taiwan-based makers of semiconductor production equipment because processes and corresponding equipment for 3D ICs have not yet been standardized and therefore Taiwan-based makers can cooperate with foundry services providers in R&D for 3D IC equipment, according to chairman Hsu Chin-jung for Taiwan-based Hermes Microvision a maker of E(electronic)-beam inspection systems.

International vendors, including KLA, ASML, Applied Materials and Tokyo Electron, have dominated the supply of semiconductor equipment in Taiwan, with Taiwan-based makers occupying only 10% of the market, Hsu noted. For 3D IC however, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) are engaging in R&D to develop specifications for processes and equipment and are expected to seek cooperation with Taiwan-based equipment makers, Hsu said.

As demand for 3D IC is expected to take off in 3-5 years, Hermes Microvision has begun evaluating the feasibility of producing E-beam inspection systems for use in 3D IC, Hsu said. Hermes Microvision currently has a global market share of 85% for E-beam inspection systems, with clients including TSMC, UMC, Intel, Samsung Electronics and Toshiba, Hsu indicated.

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Philadelphia-based Exercise Equipment Service Company, ExerTech, Announces Franchise Opportunity - YAHOO!

Philadelphia-area entrepreneur creates a successful business model and is now selling ExerTech franchises in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

Malvern, PA (PRWEB) March 14, 2012

ExerTech ™, a leading exercise equipment service company, announced a new franchise program for expansion into Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

Built on 10-years of experience and with 600% growth over that period, ExerTech offers health clubs, schools, colleges, apartments, condominiums, physical therapy clinics/hospitals, hotels, government facilities and in-home clients the ability to keep their exercise equipment as fit as the people who use it.

Quality Service and Professionalism

ExerTech technicians are professional service personnel, factory-trained to efficiently maintain and repair all types of exercise equipment. Responsiveness, timeliness, cleanliness and efficiency are the hallmarks of ExerTech service personnel. ExerTech’s success is largely due to its professionalism with clients as well as its relationships with manufacturers. Customer satisfaction is the company’s primary goal.

“Our customers choose us because they are tired of dealing with small, disorganized services companies, retail outlets that sell but don’t service equipment and stores that can service only what they sell,” said Don Powers, President and CEO of ExerTech.

ExerTech has relationships with over 40 major manufacturers; therefore, many major manufacturers send ExerTech contract work orders on a daily basis. ExerTech provides the proven systems, tools and processes to enable its franchisees to provide consistent exceptional customer service to more residential and commercial customers than ever before.

Entrepreneurial and Affordable

“This is a great franchise opportunity for all types of entrepreneurs, including young adults, business people and professionals seeking to escape corporate life and, even boomers not ready to retire,” Powers added.

Franchise Information Available

On a limited basis, franchises are available in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware and total investment starts as low as $16,850 in some areas.

To achieve ExerTech’s commitment to superior customer satisfaction, reliable maintenance and repair services and business operational excellence, franchisees will be provided training in its facility in the Philadelphia-area. Franchisees will receive both business and technical training

“We will award franchises to franchisees who fit our model,” Powers said. “We will be selective to preserve our commitment and reputation to satisfy our customers and provide exceptional service for our manufacturers.”

For franchise information, please see our website or call Don Powers at 610-971-1500.

About ExerTech

Headquartered in Malvern, Pa. (about 15 miles west of Philadelphia), ExerTech is the leading exercise equipment services company in the northeastern United States. ExerTech customers include health clubs, schools, colleges, apartments, condominiums, physical therapy clinics/hospitals, hotels, government facilities, and in-home clients. For more information, please visit: http://www.exertechfitness.com.

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610-937-1960
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