Picosun
Oy, Finland-based global manufacturer of state-of-the-art Atomic Layer Deposition
(ALD) systems today launched its latest ALD systems product, Picoplatform™,
in connection with the 10th International Conference on Atomic Layer Deposition,
which was opened today in Seoul, the Republic of Korea.
“Picoplatform™ vacuum cluster continues the idea of unique scalability
which is inbuilt in all Picosun products. This customer-proven concept is providing
a clear path from R&D to production with the very same tool without the
need of acquiring a second system when moving from the test-tube phase into
application oriented research or pilot manufacturing,” explains Juhana
Kostamo, Managing Director of Picosun.
Picoplatform™ system enables automatic cassette-to-cassette loading between
the carrier cassettes and clustered ALD tools without breaking the vacuum in
between. Clustering with other process modules such as pre-treatment and deposition
systems is also possible.
“First of our new Picoplatform™ systems was built in 2008 and has
already undergone and passed our rigid testing procedures. The large customer
base of Picosun ALD tools and the fact that Picosun is working closely with
the leading provider of vacuum automation solutions to the Semiconductor industry,
Brooks Automation, a company based in Massachusetts, USA, guarantees optimal
performance, support, manufacturability and maintainability of automated Picosun
ALD systems,” Kostamo says.
Clinton M. Haris, Vice President and General Manager of Brooks Automation’s
Systems Solutions Group, adds, “Brooks’ suite of automation systems
and services are well suited to support companies such as Picosun throughout
the entire product lifecycle. We are delighted that Picosun has chosen Brooks
to supply the automation system for the Picoplatform™ product.”
"We are pleased to contribute to the launch of the new Picoplatform vacuum
cluster. By using PEER Group's award-winning PEER Tool Orchestrator (PTO) software
product, Picosun will have the flexibility to meet the unique automation requirements
of any fab, “ says Bill Schmalz, Global OEM Sales Manager of The PEER
Group Inc.
“Moreover, PEER Group, a company based in Ontario, Canada, has proven
to be a valuable partner in realizing software adaptations required to customize
the Picoplatform™ product according to the end-user needs. We are very
proud to announce the Picoplatform™ product line and the fact that first
sales for this new product have been realized and we are looking forward to
booking a number of orders in the coming few months.“
Picosun holds a prominent position as one of the leading commercial partners
of the 2010 ALD Conference. On Wednesday evening, Picosun has the honor to co-host
a special dinner, organized by the Ambassador of the Republic Of Finland in
Seoul, to celebrate the continuous success of the technique and science of ALD,
originally invented in 1974 by Dr. Tuomo Suntola, who today serves as member
of the board of directors of Picosun.
Picosun develops and manufactures Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) reactors for
micro- and nanotechnology applications. Picosun represents continuity to over
three decades of ALD reactor manufacturing in Finland. Picosun is based in Espoo,
Finland and has its US headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. SUNALE™ ALD
process tools are installed in various universities, research institutes and
companies across four continents. Picosun Oy is a part of Stephen Industries
Inc Oy.