Presentation at Semicon West

Allentown, Pa., March 31, 2009- Akrion Systems LLC, "Akrion Systems," a supplier of advanced processes and surface preparation equipment for the semiconductor and solar markets, invites you to join Ismail Kashkoush, PhD, Vice President of Applications and Technology, for a presentation at Semicon West discussing process considerations for silicon-based photovoltaic cell manufacturing.

Dr. Kashkoush along with Mr. David Jimenez of Wright, Williams and Kelly, Inc. (www.wwk.com) will be presenting a paper that discusses the impact of surface contamination on c-Si processing for photovoltaic applications. Topics covered will include surface analysis, IPA replacement, and chemical concentration control.

The paper will focus on the importance of pre-cleaning prior to texturization for photovoltaic cell production. A case study on the cost of ownership (COO) of wet processing for silicon-based solar cells will also be presented using Akrion Systems' GAMA-Solar as an example.

The presentation is scheduled for 12 PM on Thursday, July 15 as part of the Plasma Applications Group meeting from 11 AM to 3 PM. The meeting will be held in Moscone Hall, TechSITE North during Semicon West in San Francisco, California.

About Akrion Systems
Akrion Systems provides advanced surface preparation process solutions and systems, including single-wafer and batch-immersion cleaning tools for the microelectronic, display and photovoltaic industries. Akrion Systems' customers produce a diverse range of products, including solar cells, integrated circuits for DRAM, Flash, Logic and MEMS as well as new and reclaimed semiconductor wafers, flat panel displays, and photomasks. Company headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania includes a class-1 clean room for process development and an ISO 9001:2000 compliant production facility. For further information, please visit the Akrion Systems web site: http://www.akrionsystems.com.

Contact:
Joseph McManus, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, 1-610-530-3471, jmcmanus@akrionsystems.com