Born from a customer’s wafer-cleaning problem in 1985, Laurell Technologies manufactures spin coaters and spin processors for laboratory and production use. The Lansdale, Pennsylvania company builds exclusively in the United States and has installed tens of thousands of systems worldwide, with designs tailored to fragile or unusual substrates and process-specific needs. Laurell also provides lifetime application support and typically repairs equipment within 24 hours.
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Akrion TechnologiesManufactured in Pennsylvania and backed by more than 30 years in the semiconductor industry, Akrion Technologies designs and builds customized wafer surface-preparation equipment for microelectronics fabrication. Its modular wet-processing systems serve 150, 200 and 300mm substrates, while an in-house enhancement group helps customers retrofit older tools rather than replace them. Akrion supports installations worldwide with field service, process assistance, training and stocked replacement parts.ALLENTOWN, PA
Polymag® TekFounded in Rochester in 1990 to improve magnetic-tape production, Polymag® Tek now manufactures custom web, sheet and process-roll cleaning systems that remove contamination during manufacturing, along with static-control equipment. The company builds all of its equipment in the United States and has deployed more than 1,500 cleaners worldwide, tailoring systems for tight spaces, OEM integration and aftermarket upgrades. Its in-house engineering and manufacturing team supports customers from contamination diagnosis through installation and ongoing service.ROCHESTER, NY
SCREEN SPE USA, LLCEstablished in Sunnyvale in 1987, SCREEN SPE USA sells, engineers, and services semiconductor production equipment made by SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions of Kyoto for customers across the U.S. With eight major local offices, the company supports wafer-fabrication operations through regional sales, technical engineering, training, and field service. Its parent manufacturer is known in the semiconductor industry for equipment reliability.ALBANY, NY
Valutek IncSince 1988, Valutek Inc. has supplied contamination-control products for cleanrooms and other controlled environments, serving life-science, advanced-materials, and research organizations. Based in Phoenix with distribution centers on both U.S. coasts and an office in Malaysia, the company stands out for its three cleanliness-classified product families and its ability to customize dry or pre-saturated wipers for specific applications. Valutek says it has serviced more than 25,000 cleanrooms and publishes long-term testing data for critical products.ALBANY, NY