Applied Materials On Top of $2.06 Billion 1998 Dry Etch Market Says the Information Network.NEW TRIPOLI, PA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 18, 1999--Applied Materials continues to attain top honors in the dry etch marketplace, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the report Plasma Etching: Market Analysis and Strategic Issues, recently published by The Information Network, a New Tripoli, PA-based market research company. For 1998, perennial leader Applied Materials (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :AMAT AMAT Applied Materials (stock symbol) AMAT Average Memory Access Time AMAT Automatic Message Accounting Transmitter AMAT Anti-Materiel (bomb or mine) AMAT Ageing Management Assessment Team ) held a 33% market share in equipment sales, down from a from a 35% market share in 1997. Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) followed with a 27% share, even from 1997. Tokyo Electron was in third place with a 21% share, up from 19% in 1997. GaSonics (NASDAQ:GSNX) and Mattson (NASDAQ:MTSN MTSN Seaman, Missile Technician Striker (Naval rating) ) were virtually tied for the stripping market crown in 1998. GaSonics had dominated the market in 1997. The worldwide market for dry etch systems will increase 10.2% in 1999 after a 31% drop in 1998. The stripper Stripper Slang for an individual homeowner who strips the equity out of his or her home through mortgage refinancing. Proceeds are generally not re-invested, but spent on consumer goods. Notes: Most people get rich by saving and investing wisely. market will increase 11.8% in 1999. "In 1998, U.S. companies, on the strength of Applied Materials and Lam Research, sold 63% of all dry etch equipment (based on revenue volumes) and 53% of dry strip equipment on the strength of GaSonics, Fusion, and Mattson Technology." notes Dr. Robert N. Castellano, President of The Information Network. Dry etching systems must demonstrate the ability to etch sub-0.25 micron geometries while controlling profiles. Anisotropic Refers to properties that differ based on the direction that is measured. For example, an anisotropic antenna is a directional antenna; the power level is not the same in all directions. Contrast with isotropic. profiles with controlled tapers are ideal. This will allow the manufacture of devices utilizing multi-level structures. New materials such as copper will be used in device fabrication fabrication (fab´rikā´sh  n),n the construction or making of a restoration. , and suppliers will be expected to provide proven processes for these materials. Due to the increasing complexity of device manufacture, it will become necessary for users to select and closely work with a particular supplier. Future equipment will become very process specific. Vendor selection will be based upon hardware and process performance, as well as pricing policies, financial stability, support network, willingness to negotiate strategic issues, and their overall commitment to the industry. "Applied Material captured the dry etching marketplace. They achieved this by introducing an advanced technology product, supporting it with advanced processes, supporting their customer base with hardware and process guarantees, and increasing their visibility throughout Japan, Europe, and the rest of the world," notes Dr. Castellano. |
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