AXIC Inc.

Axic was founded in 1980 to develop unique solutions for analytical and process issues relative to semiconductor manufacturing. The first product was introduced in 1986. This equipment was an x-ray flourescence system for the measurement of thin films for composition and thickness. This unit has been readily accepted by major semiconductor manufacturers.

In 1991, Axic acquired an optical thin film measurement product line from Tylan General and produces this product for the semiconductor industry. In 1993, Axic acquired Mercator Controls Systems assets and continues to produce plasma etch and plasma deposition systems from this acquisition as well as newly developed systems.

Axic employs 15 individuals; mostly engineers and physicists. The company is growing and we are developing leading edge systems for world-wide distribution.