Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. the renowned provider of world-class photonics and laser systems for micro engineering applications, today announced here that Nanya Technology Corporation has placed a multi-system order for its Model UV9835 ultraviolet (UV) laser memory repair system. It has been stated, that the Nanya Technology, one of Taiwan’s premier organizations involved in the industry of memory chipmakers and also a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAMs, will utilize ESI's UV laser memory repair systems for the sake of production of its advanced DRAM devices for 90nm, 70nm as well as smaller geometries.

It has also come to the knowledge that the units from this order, reference of which was highlighted in ESI's third fiscal quarter earnings release, will commence shipping in ESI's fourth fiscal quarter to Nanya's Taishan Shiang, Taipei County, facility.

ESI is a frontrunner and leading supplier of world-class production laser systems having the direction of aiding its microelectronics customers to attain compelling yield and productivity gains. From its commencement in 1944 the company's industry-leading, application-specific products has been engaged in concentrating and augmenting electronic-device performance in three key sectors like semiconductors, components and electronic interconnect. The aspiration has been to enable exactitude in fine-tuning of device microfeatures in high-volume manufacturing environments. While Nanya Technology Corporation being a member of the Formosa Plastics Group, is a well-known global leader in advanced memory semiconductors with its central focus on research and development, design, manufacturing, and sales of DRAM products. The company at present is the owner of two 200mm fabrications in Nankan, Taoyuan and Linko city. It has added feathers to its saga of achievement through the launching of joint development programs for the 90nm, 70nm and 60nm DRAM technology generations and a 300mm joint venture (Inotera Memories, Inc.) with Infineon Technologies AG from December 2002. The sole intention being to remain competitive in the upcoming "nanometer" era.

Speaking on the occasion Nick Konidaris, the President and CEO of ESI said, "Nanya Technology's multi-system order exemplifies both the ongoing adoption of our Model UV9835 and ESI's ability to deliver innovative solutions for next-generation production requirements."  "Our small-spot-size technology provides leading-edge capability for the production of advanced DRAM, SRAM, and embedded memory devices. ESI will continue to provide Nanya Technology and the rest of our global customer base with innovative laser technology solutions that enable increased competitive advantages," he added.