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of batch production solutions including the compact 800Plus PECVD system for high quality dielectric films; the System133 PECVD batch deposition tool for thick film deposition and the System133 ICP tool for high quality etching of sapphire and GaN.


Oxford Instruments systems were chosen as they offer very high throughput and uniformity, which is crucial in the production of HBLEDs.


Mark Vosloo, Sales Director at Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology explains, “We are extremely pleased to supply such a major player in this area with so many of our high quality tools, across the range, to satisfy their production requirements. Oxford Instruments has been a leading supplier of equipment to HBLED manufacturers for over 10 years, and this order is testament to the continuous product and process development at the company, which allows us to supply our customers with industry leading throughput and quality.”


Oxford Instruments aims to pursue responsible development and deeper understanding of the world through Science and Technology, and this latest multiple order from such an important player in the rapidly expanding HBLED market only reinforces this.


New board member for AXT


AXT announces the appointment of Nai-Yu Pai to its board of Directors


AXT, a manufacturer of compound semiconductor substrates, today announced that Nai-Yu Pai is joining AXT’s Board of Directors, effective August 9, 2010. Pai will serve on the audit, compensation and nominating and corporate governance committees.


“We’re delighted that Nai-Yu has accepted our invitation to join our board,” said Jesse Chen, chairman of AXT’s Board of Directors. “His strong financial background, extensive board- level experience and expertise in working with technology companies will provide AXT with valuable insight and perspective to aid in positioning us for further growth.”


Pai has more than 30 years of accounting and auditing experience. He is the founder of Pai


SFG Hires Veteran Mehdi Hosseini as Senior Analyst


Hosseini will cover the CleanTech and Semiconductor Capital Equipment Sectors, with coverage including Applied Materials and First Solar.


Susquehanna Financial Group (SFG), the institutional broker-dealer member of SIG, has announced that Mehdi Hosseini has joined the firm as the Senior Analyst covering the CleanTech and Semiconductor Capital Equipment sectors.


Susquehanna International Group of Companies (SIG), serves the needs of clients worldwide in the areas of sales, fundamental research, and market intelligence.


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Accountancy, LLP, and has served on the Board of Directors for a number of technology companies, including JA Solar, a NASDAQ-listed manufacturer of high-performance solar products, Sigrity, Inc., a software company providing EDA tools to semiconductor, printed circuit board and packaging companies, and Vivente, Inc., a designer of 3D graphic chips for the ultra mobile PC market. He is also a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and founder and member of the Board of Directors of Authenex and Gaia Interactive. As a consultant, he has assisted a number of companies with fundraising and mergers and acquisitions, such as Marvell Semiconductor, @Road, Silicon Motion Inc, Accton Technology Corp., Amlogic, Global Manufacture and others.


Pai is a certified public accountant who holds a Master’s Degree in accounting from Saint John’s University in New York, where his primary area of emphasis was taxation and auditing. He also holds another Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University.


“This is a very exciting time in AXT’s development, with strong growth potential in the markets that it serves, as well solid execution in AXT’s operations contributing to positive leverage in its business model,” said Pai. “I look forward to working with AXT’s Board and management to support the company through its continued growth and success.”


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