August 11, 2011 – BUSINESS WIRE — Nordson MARCH, plasma processing technology provider, and Science College of Donghua University, Shanghai, China launched a joint laboratory for plasma research and education: Nordson MARCH-Science College of Donghua University Joint Laboratory. The college and supplier will share equipment, research projects, personnel resources, and additional resources as needed.

Nordson MARCH specializes in advanced plasma processes and equipment for semiconductor packaging, printed circuit board, and other manufacturing industries. Science College of Donghua supports plasma physics and applications studies, with a Master’s degree program in Physics and Optical Engineering.

Professors and graduate students from the college will work with Dr. James Getty, VP, applications and business development and Dr. Jiangang (Jack) Zhao, chief scientist of Nordson MARCH, who have been named adjunct professors.

Nordson MARCH contributed an AP-600 Plasma Treatment System to the lab, which also boasts an electron microscope, surface energy tester, and mass spectrometer contributed by the school.

Donghua University is a public university in Shanghai, China administered by the Chinese Ministry of Education and the Shanghai municipality.

Nordson MARCH provides plasma processing technology for the semiconductor, printed circuit board (PCB), microelectronics, and medical & life science device manufacturing industries. Visit the Nordson MARCH website for more details: http://www.nordsonmarch.com.

Nordson Corporation is a diverse producer of precision dispensing equipment, equipment used in the testing and inspection of electronic components, technology-based systems for UV curing, and surface treatment equipment. Visit Nordson on the web at www.nordson.com.

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