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memsstar Technology and SAFC Hitech Announce Strategic Alliance to Supply Coatings and Nano Materials

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memsstar Technology today announced that it is to enter into a strategic alliance with SAFC Hitech, a business segment within SAFC, a member of the Sigma-Aldrich Group, to supply fully qualified memsstar SPD (Surface Preparation and Deposition) systems with standard precursor chemical materials from SAFC Hitech for Surface Coatings on micro devices.

memsstar Technology today announced that it is to enter into a strategic alliance with SAFC Hitech, a business segment within SAFC, a member of the Sigma-Aldrich Group, to supply fully qualified memsstar SPD (Surface Preparation and Deposition) systems with standard precursor chemical materials from SAFC Hitech for Surface Coatings on micro devices. The alliance between the two companies, both technology leaders for advanced microstructure and materials fabrication, will better service the emerging technology needs of companies involved with MEMS and nanotechnology devices, claims memsstar.

"With more and more nanotechnology devices being developed and entering the market, there is a growing requirement for ultra thin coatings deposited on the surface to ensure device performance or reliability," commented Mike Leavy, CEO, memsstar Technology. "The proprietary memsstar SPD systems offer customers more robust films and shorter process times, together with more environmentally-friendly methods, compared to liquid processing. Customers will now be able to purchase memsstar SPD systems with fully qualified materials on board which are ready to use. This enables the quick and easy implementation of a full process solution using high quality materials from SAFC Hitech, which are fully supported by the strategic alliance."

Example applications include microfluidics to ensure hydrophobic or hydrophilic surface properties for devices such as inkjets or microneedles, and medical applications where bio-compatibility is essential. Other applications such as moisture barriers or anti-stiction properties are required by moving micro-sensors.

"SAFC Hitech is a market leader in the development and supply of chemicals to the global semiconductor industry," added Mr. Leavy. "memsstar Technology has gained fast market acceptance in MEMS with its range of memsstar platforms for etching and ultra thin film deposition. Together, both companies are committed to help enable the cost effective development of new devices and technologies by their customers."

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