ASTeX announces new senior vice president for semiconductor equipment operations.WOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 1997--Applied Science and Technology, Inc. ("ASTeX") (Nasdaq:ASTX) today announced that Brian Chisholm has joined the Company as Senior Vice President for Operations. In this newly established position, Mr. Chisholm will manage engineering, manufacturing, service and reliability for the semiconductor group in Woburn. He joined the Company full-time on January 6, 1997. Mr. Chisholm, 49, joins the Company from Varian Associates-Semiconductor Equipment Business-Thin Film Systems, a physical and chemical vapor deposition Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is a chemical process used to produce high-purity, high-performance solid materials. The process is often used in the semiconductor industry to produce thin films. systems developer, where he served as Research & Development Manager for two years. Previously, Mr. Chisholm held positions as Vice President of Engineering and Product Management at IRT IRT Item Response Theory IRT In Regard To IRT Incident Response Team IRT In Reference To IRT In Regards To IRT Icing Research Tunnel (wind tunnel) IRT Interborough Rapid Transit Corporation, a manufacturer of vision-based x-ray inspection systems from 1992 to 1993, and Vice President of Engineering at Interactive Video Systems, a systems manufacturer for high speed submicron measurements on production semiconductor wafers from 1987 to 1991. Mr. Chisholm holds a B.A. and M.S. in physics and an M.B.A. Dr. Richard Post, President and Chief Executive Officer of ASTeX, said, "Brian's extensive experience in engineering and the development and management of semiconductor equipment-related products makes him well-suited to become a member of ASTeX's senior management team. Brian will provide the technical leadership to get products to market faster and meet our corporate goals for high quality, reliable products at low cost. We look forward to the contributions Brian will make to ASTeX's future growth." ASTeX is a leading provider of innovative production technology through delivery of components and systems for semiconductor, medical, and CVD CVD Cardiovascular disease, see there diamond applications. ASTeX markets its systems to producers of CVD diamond, while its microwave and RF power generators, plasma sources Plasma sources generate plasmas. Excitation of a plasma requires partial ionisation of neutral atoms and/or molecules of a medium. There are several ways to cause ionisation: collisions of energetic particles, strong electric fields acting on bond electrons, or ionising and ozone generators and subsystems are marketed to the world's leading semiconductor and medical capital equipment manufacturers. Typical semiconductor applications include manufacture of leading edge devices such as Pentium and PowerPC chips, while medical applications include diagnostic imaging and sterilization sterilization Any surgical procedure intended to end fertility permanently (see contraception). Such operations remove or interrupt the anatomical pathways through which the cells involved in fertilization travel (see reproductive system). . -0- "Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. " statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995: This release contains forward looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products and pricing, product demand and market acceptance, new product development, reliance on key strategic alliances, availability of raw materials, the regulatory environment, fluctuations in operating results and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CONTACT: Applied Science and Technology, Inc. John Tarrh, 617/937-5135 or Morgen-Walke Associates, Inc. Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. Contact: Donna N. Stein, APR/Keil Decker 212/850-5600 Press Contact: Lee Foley fo·ley n. 1. A technical process by which sounds are created or altered for use in a film, video, or other electronically produced work. 2. A person who creates or alters sounds using this process. , 212/850-5600 |
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