Key Patent for New Blending Technology Confirms Business Successes at Air Liquide Electronics.PARIS Paris, in Greek mythology Paris or Alexander, in Greek mythology, son of Priam and Hecuba and brother of Hector. Because it was prophesied that he would cause the destruction of Troy, Paris was abandoned on Mt. -- Air Liquide Electronics is pleased to announce that it has just been granted a key patent (US 6,799,883, by K.J. Urquhart et al.) related to the blending technology for chemical solutions used in semiconductor and flat panel display A thin display screen for computer and TV usage. The first flat panels appeared on laptop computers in the mid-1980s, and the LCD technology became the standard. Stand-alone LCD screens became available for desktop computers in the mid-1990s and exceeded sales of CRTs for the first time manufacturing. The Continuous process Dilute Blending System (CDBS CDBS Consolidated Database System (FCC) CDBS Connectionless Data Bearer Service CDBS Central Database Server CDBS Consolidated Data Base Search CDBS Common Data Base System CDBS Central Data Base System ), based on this patent, uses volumetric volumetric /vol·u·met·ric/ (vol?u-met´rik) pertaining to or accompanied by measurement in volumes. vol·u·met·ric adj. Of or relating to measurement by volume. technology in conjunction with precision-metering and real-time control to produce a very precise blend at high production rates. The CDBS brings significant cost savings as customers can now avoid the shipment of large amounts of de-ionized water and use concentrated chemicals which are widely available in the Fabs. The CDBS also provides benefits relative to the batch diluters from blending precision, as well as a footprint perspective. There are multiple applications, ranging from single component dilution such as ammonium hydroxide or hydrofluoridric acid, to multiple components blending such as surfactanated developers. The equipment is flexible and meets different consumption and composition requirements. This equipment has received excellent market acceptance, with multiple units sold to leading Semiconductor companies worldwide in 2004. The CDBS is designed and manufactured in Air Liquide Electronics Systems' brand new and state of the art clean room near Grenoble, France. Christophe Fontaine, Vice President Electronics of Air Liquide says: "This success reflects a perfect development process, as the CDBS clearly meets customers' demands with a very short payback time and excellent performance, and is a process unique to Air Liquide". Present in more than 70 countries, Air Liquide is the world leader in industrial and medical gases and related services. The Group offers innovative solutions based on constantly enhanced technologies. These solutions, which are in line with Air Liquide's commitment to sustainable development, help to protect life and enable our customers to manufacture many indispensable everyday products. Founded in 1902, Air Liquide has nearly 36,000 employees. The Group has successfully developed a long-term relationship with its shareholders built on confidence and transparency and guided by the principles of corporate governance Corporate Governance The relationship between all the stakeholders in a company. This includes the shareholders, directors, and management of a company, as defined by the corporate charter, bylaws, formal policy, and rule of law. . Since the publication of its first consolidated financial statements Consolidated Financial Statements The combined financial statements of a parent company and its subsidiaries. Notes: Because consolidated financial statements present an aggregated look at the financial position of a parent and its subsidiaries, they enable you to gauge in 1971, Air Liquide has posted strong and steady earnings growth. Sales in 2004 totaled 9,376 million euros, of which sales outside France accounted almost 80%. Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and is a component of the CAC See Consumer Advisory Council. 40 and EuroStoxx 50 indices (ISIN Isin (ĭs`ĭn), capital of an ancient Semitic kingdom of N Babylonia. The city became important after the third dynasty of Ur fell to the Elamites and the Amorites (c.2025 B.C.). The phase from c.2025–c.1763 B.C. code FR 0000120073). |
|
||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion