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Multinational Semiconductor Company Orders Multiple VEECO Wet Processing Systems for Advanced Packaging Applications

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Veeco Instruments Inc (NASDAQ: VECO) has secured a significant order for its WaferStorm Wet Processing Systems from a leading semiconductor manufacturer. This selection was driven by the systems' low cost of ownership and superior performance. The customer already utilizes Veeco’s LSA201 Laser Spike Annealing System and AP300 Lithography Systems. With the global advanced packaging market expected to grow at an 8% CAGR to reach $48.2 billion by 2026, Veeco's technologies aim to enhance efficiency and reduce operating costs for semiconductor fabrication.

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  • Secured an order for WaferStorm Wet Processing Systems, indicating strong demand.
  • The systems offer low cost of ownership and enhanced process performance.
  • Existing customer base includes the use of Veeco’s laser annealing and lithography systems.
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PLAINVIEW, N.Y., March 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: VECO) today announced that a world-leading semiconductor manufacturer has ordered multiple Veeco WaferStorm® Wet Processing Systems for advanced packaging applications. The systems were chosen due to the low cost of ownership advantage and process performance compared to other platforms. The customer also operates Veeco’s LSA201 Laser Spike Annealing System for their front-end-of-line processes and AP300 Lithography Systems for advanced packaging.

“We are proud to have been selected by yet another world-leading semiconductor manufacturer for our wet processing technology,” commented Adrian Devasahayam, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Product Line Management. “The WaferStorm platform consistently demonstrates low chemistry usage driving low operating costs. Our wet processing systems enable next generation advanced packaging in large part because of our proprietary ImmJET™ solvent technology, a combination of batch immersion and single wafer spray processing that delivers superior process capabilities and low cost of ownership for photoresist strip and dry film strip applications.”

Veeco’s lithography and wet processing products offer key differentiation related to performance and cost of ownership that enables growth of the advanced packaging market. According to Yole Développement, the global advanced packaging market is projected to grow at an 8 percent compound annual growth rate and reach $48.2 billion USD by 2026.

About Veeco
Veeco (NASDAQ: VECO) is an innovative manufacturer of semiconductor process equipment. Our proven ion beam, laser annealing, lithography, MOCVD and single wafer etch & clean 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 we serve. 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, 2021 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.

Veeco Contacts      
Investors: Anthony Bencivenga (516) 252-1438 abencivenga@veeco.com
Media: Kevin Long (516) 714-3978 klong@veeco.com

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What recent order did Veeco Instruments announce?

Veeco announced a significant order for its WaferStorm Wet Processing Systems from a major semiconductor manufacturer.

Why was Veeco's WaferStorm system chosen?

The WaferStorm system was chosen due to its low cost of ownership advantage and superior process performance compared to competitors.

What is the projected growth of the advanced packaging market?

The global advanced packaging market is projected to grow at an 8% compound annual growth rate, reaching $48.2 billion by 2026.

What technologies does Veeco provide for semiconductor manufacturing?

Veeco provides technologies including ion beam, laser annealing, lithography, and wet processing systems.

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