Electroglas Introduces New High-Load Hinged Testhead Manipulator; Industry's most robust, standardized testhead interface solution support current- and future-generation applications.SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 24, 1997--Electroglas, Inc. (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 :EGLS EGLS Eastside German Language School (Issaquah, WA) ), a market-leading supplier of automatic wafer probing and information management products to the global semiconductor industry, and pioneer of fully integrated sort floor networked communications, today introduced its new high-load Hinged Testhead Manipulator (HTM HTM HyperText Markup (file extension) HTM Hand To Mouth HTM harmful-to-minors HTM Held-to-Maturity HTM High Tide Mark HTM Hazlo tú mismo (Spanish: do it yourself) HTM Hierarchical Temporal Memory )-capable of supporting the largest testheads currently available (up to 1,500 pounds). The new HTM is offered as a fully-integrated option for Electroglas' Horizon Series wafer probers, including its flagship Horizon 4090. Working closely with leading automatic test equipment (ATE) manufacturers, Electroglas developed the new HTM to support the large testhead weights associated with testing increasingly dense, next-generation integrated circuit integrated circuit (IC), electronic circuit built on a semiconductor substrate, usually one of single-crystal silicon. The circuit, often called a chip, is packaged in a hermetically sealed case or a nonhermetic plastic capsule, with leads extending from it for (IC) applications. Electroglas Director of Marketing for Interface and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and Products Jeff Hintzke explained, "Partnering with leading test companies provides us the valuable insight to address advanced testing requirements, ensuring seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. of our new HTM with major ATE manufacturers' most advanced products." The new HTM offers a cost-effective solution for accurate and repeatable docking of large testheads to Electroglas wafer probers. 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. Hintzke, "ATE manufacturers are integrating more functionality into testers, which is driving the increase in testhead sizes. With testheads supporting up to 1,024 channels for high pin count devices and multidie testing, testhead manipulators will need to handle testheads in excess of 1,000 pounds." The new HTM is able to rotate a 1,500-pound testhead on and off of the wafer prober over a movement range of 180 degrees with a repeatability of +/- 1mm in the docked position. Phillip Truckle, Electroglas' vice president of marketing, noted that the new HTM represents a significant step in the company's ongoing effort to provide its customers with the most advanced production-oriented wafer probers. "This technology advancement symbolizes Electroglas' leadership in developing and offering customer-focused sort floor solutions," said Truckle. The new Electroglas HTM will guarantee docking alignment repeatability for a minimum of 3,000 cycles (one cycle equals one full dock and undock of the testhead). Ergonomically designed and fully integrated on the left side of the prober, the new HTM's footprint is significantly reduced compared to a standalone manipulator, minimizing requirements for valuable floor space. It also meets Class 1,000 cleanroom standards and SEMI S8 and Electromagnetic Compatibility Certification/Communite Europe (EMC/CE) safety and ergonomic compliance requirements. Fully supporting the testhead cable harness through the full 180 degrees, the new HTM is completely motor driven and controlled, maximizing safety while providing easy access. In addition, the new HTM features an interlock A device that prohibits an action from taking place. function that automatically disables the manipulator drive when the HTM is in the docked and latched position, further enhancing safety and test integrity. The new HTM will be offered as a fully integrated option or retrofit on all Horizon 4060X, 4080X and 4090 wafer probers. HTM production units will be available in the third quarter of 1997. Except for statements of historical fact, the statements in this press release are forward-looking. Such statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. These factors include semiconductor industry cycles, risks associated with the acceptance of new products and product capabilities, and other factors detailed in the Company's reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, and annual report to shareholders. About Electroglas: Founded in 1960, Electroglas, Inc. is a world-leading supplier of the automated wafer-probing products and information management products that semiconductor manufacturers rely on to sort and classify integrated circuits. The company's products position semiconductor devices that are still in wafer form under contact probes to facilitate accurate, rapid, reliable testing, and manage information collected during the testing process. In May 1997, Electroglas finalized its acquisition of Knights Technology. Knights Technology is now a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Electroglas. Electroglas' common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the trading symbol Trading symbol See: Ticker symbol EGLS. Electroglas' home page on the World Wide Web is located at http://www.electroglas.com . CONTACT: Electroglas, Inc. Yolanda Ruiz, 408/727-6500 or MCA MCA in full Music Corporation of America Entertainment conglomerate. It was founded in Chicago in 1924 by Jules Stein as a talent agency. 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