S3 Alliance in conjunction with Axus technologies announce the delivery of an IPEC472 CMP and OnTrak Scrubber to a major European Device Manufacturer. This project has highlighted the effectiveness of combining the CMP capabilities and knowledge of Axus Technology with the support and market presence of S3 Alliance.
Axus Technology provides surface processing solutions for a range of semiconductor, MEMS, substrate, and related technologies. With a highly experienced engineering team, Axus Technology applies proven process technology to the production and development of CMP processes, advanced substrate development, and advanced packaging applications including 3-D integration and through-silicon-via processes. Along with providing support services for existing tools, Axus Technology delivers economical leading-edge equipment and process solutions that are precisely configured for end-user applications.
Based in Chandler, Arizona, Axus Technology operations include a fully-equipped development and foundry processing facility, as well as design, manufacture, and service operations. For more information visit our website at www.AxusTech.com
S3 Alliance are pleased to announce a partnership agreement with Westerwood Global. This partnership will allow both companies to leverage experience and capabilities to provide a more complete solution to existing customers. Both companies will continue to serve their own customers within their separate markets however through a series of joint ventures S3 Alliance and Westerwood Global believe they can provide additional products and services to the market place.
Westerwood (WG) Global is an established supplier of manufacturing services to the electronic, pharmaceutical and semiconductor industries. With a reputation for passion, innovation and responsiveness, they offer specialist insights into Capital Equipment, Manufacturing Processes, Training, Support, Labour, Materials and Cost Reduction. Their current client base includes such market leaders as Intel, Hewlett-Packard, Analog Devices, Tyco, Xilinx, Renishaw and Nikon.
S3 Alliance and Tango System have announced an agreement whereby S3 will be responsible for distribution of Tango Systems products within Europe. This partnership allows S3 Alliance to provide European customers with unparalleled opportunities to advance their thin film processing capabilities by introducing them to Tango’s advanced PVD sputtering system.
During SEMICON West 2009, Axus Technology, a global leader in leading-edge CMP and wafer thinning solutions, named the S3 Alliance as its new European distributor. With operations based in Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, the S3 Alliance will be responsible for representing the full range of Axus Technology products and services throughout Europe. These products and services include; process tools and development services, CMP foundry and development services, capital equipment sales, spare parts support, and service and replacement parts for existing equipment.
“The founders and key managers of S3 Alliance have outstanding experience in supporting CMP and wafer grinding customers in Europe,” stated Barrie VanDevender, VP of Sales and Marketing at Axus Technology. “They bring the experience and credibility needed to support our European customer base, and extend our support resources in the territory.”
“Adding Axus Technology to our array of suppliers allows us to offer a wide range of process and product solutions,” stated Thomas Riedel, an S3 Alliance founder and the Director for Central Europe. “Axus has already established a strong customer base in Europe, having delivered a number of process tools to significant production and development facilities. We are looking forward to working with these established customers as well as introducing new customers to the solutions available from Axus.”