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Electroglas Secures Follow-on Order from Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

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Electroglas Inc., a leading supplier of automated wafer probing systems, announced that Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) has placed a follow-on order for multiple Electroglas Horizon 4080X wafer probers. This order is significant, as it demonstrates AMD's commitment to Electroglas' technology and support. The Horizon 4080X automated wafer prober merges powerful automation with advanced system software to enhance productivity, offering high-speed probing for single-cassette applications. The system's linear motor and robotic material handling system provide precise, accurate motion for improved throughput.

Key Takeaways:

  • Electroglas secured a follow-on order from Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) for multiple Horizon 4080X wafer probers.
  • The order, which encompasses an undisclosed number of systems, will begin shipping immediately to AMD's Fab 25 in Austin, Texas.
  • The Horizon 4080X automated wafer prober is a powerful tool that merges powerful automation with advanced system software to enhance productivity.
  • The system offers high-speed probing for single-cassette applications, with a linear motor and robotic material handling system providing precise, accurate motion for improved throughput.
  • Electroglas' EGCommander system software for probing process customization and optimization, networking compatibility, and numerous automation features make the Horizon 4080X a valuable asset for chip manufacturers.
  • Advanced Micro Devices Inc. is the fifth largest U.S.-based manufacturer of integrated circuits, focusing on the business computing and communications markets.
  • Electroglas Inc. is a world leader in the development and manufacture of fully automatic wafer probing systems, with a strong presence in the global microelectronics industry.

Statistics:

  • The order from AMD will begin shipping immediately to Fab 25 in Austin, Texas.
  • The Horizon 4080X automated wafer prober has a linear motor and robotic material handling system that provides precise, accurate motion for improved throughput.
  • Electroglas' EGCommander system software offers probing process customization and optimization, networking compatibility, and numerous automation features.
  • The Horizon 4080X is compatible with all major automatic test equipment (ATE) manufacturers and multiple factory networks.
  • Advanced Micro Devices Inc. has sales offices worldwide and manufacturing plants in Sunnyvale, Calif.; Austin, Texas; Bangkok, Thailand; Penang, Malaysia; and Singapore.

Sources:

  • Electroglas Inc.
  • Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
  • Electronics Business News (Note: The publication's exact name is not mentioned in the text, but it is likely a business newspaper or industry publication from 1995.)
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