“This is a big step to incorporate Viscom’s business in semiconductor inspection by utilizing the unique MX technology,” states Volker Pape, board member and co-founder of Viscom AG. “As European market leader for automatic optical and X-ray inspection systems with a global presence and over 20 years experience in inspection for electronics production, Viscom brings exactly the knowledge and experience to raise the Phoseon technology to a program of new inspection systems.” This acquisition opens new market, customer, and growth areas within a booming sector to Viscom. The company maintains the infrastructure of a worldwide service and sales network, as is essential to expand the benefits of Phoseon’s Si-Thru technology.
“This agreement makes excellent sense for both companies”, comments Bill Cortelyou, CEO of Phoseon Technology. “Phoseon can now focus on its core competency in solid state lighting systems while Viscom can leverage its current strong market position and worldwide infrastructure in electronics inspection systems into the semiconductor industry.” Both firms will co-operate in the development of the IR light system technology for inspection applications.
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