KLA-Tencor teams with Dainippon Screen on joint venture

November 30, 2004 – KLA-Tencor and Dainippon Screen Manufacturing Co. Ltd. have announced they are partnering to commercialize advanced process solutions designed to address key manufacturing challenges associated with next-generation semiconductor devices.

This partnership involves Blue29, a Silicon Valley start-up that has developed an innovative electroless film deposition technology for copper interconnects. Originally a KLA-Tencor venture capital investment, Blue29 has now become a wholly-owned joint venture between KLA-Tencor and Dainippon Screen.

Under terms of the joint venture, Dainippon Screen will provide a system embodying Blue29’s technology that meets customer production requirements. KLA-Tencor will be responsible for global sales, distribution, and support.

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