Long Beach, California, October 8th, 2024 – Nikon SLM Solutions is thrilled to announce that Veeco, a leading innovator in the semiconductor, compound semiconductor and related capital equipment industries, has acquired the NXG XII 600 system. This acquisition marks a significant step forward in Veeco’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology for the most demanding applications.

Veeco, renowned for developing advanced semiconductor solutions, chose Nikon SLM Solutions’ NXG XII 600 to revolutionize the production of high-performance components such as gas delivery systems, manifolds and heat exchangers.. These are critical elements in semiconductor manufacturing, and Veeco’s decision to integrate the NXG XII 600 into their production process reflects their forward-thinking approach to adopting additive manufacturing (AM) technologies.

One standout feature of the NXG XII 600 is its ability to create intricate designs that are impossible to replicate with traditional manufacturing methods. This breakthrough has allowed Veeco to integrate enabling features into their components, further pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in manufacturing.

“We are proud to partner with Veeco and to have provided them with the NXG XII 600,” comments Charlie Grace, CCO at Nikon SLM Solutions and President of Nikon SLM Solutions. “Veeco’s success with their initial application demonstrates the immense potential of additive manufacturing for the semiconductor industry. We look forward to seeing how they continue to innovate and expand the use of AM in their operations.”

“Additive manufacturing plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and productivity for advanced process equipment in semiconductor and compound semiconductor manufacturing,” said Ahmed El Desouky, Director of Additive Manufacturing at Veeco. “This technology not only accelerates time-to-market but also enhances the precision and efficiency of manufacturing processes. By leveraging the capabilities of the NXG XII 600, Veeco will push the boundaries of what is possible in semiconductor manufacturing, paving the way for new advancements and applications in the industry. This collaboration with Nikon SLM Solutions represents a significant step forward in our mission of innovation and commitment to long-term customer success.”

The addition of the NXG XII 600 system is a testament to Veeco’s commitment to innovation and efficiency, as they continue to develop advanced technologies for semiconductor manufacturing.

About Veeco

Veeco (NASDAQ: VECO) is an innovative manufacturer of semiconductor process equipment. Its laser annealing, ion beam, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD), single wafer etch and clean, and lithography technologies play an integral role in the fabrication and packaging of advanced semiconductor devices. With equipment designed to optimize performance, yield and cost of ownership, Veeco holds leading technology positions in the markets it serves. To learn more about Veeco’s systems and service offerings, visit www.veeco.com.

To the extent that this news release discusses expectations or otherwise makes statements about the future, such statements are forward-looking and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. These factors include the risks discussed in the Business Description and Management’s Discussion and Analysis sections of Veeco’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and in our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and press releases. Veeco does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances after the date of such statements.