Tribogenics, Los Angeles, Calif., introduces the Watson XRF analyzer, in which the company says conventional glass X-ray tubes are replaced with an X-Change cartridge system that makes changing cartridges “as easy as changing the ink in an inkjet printer.”
Microchip Technology Incorporated, Chandler, Ariz., and Atmel Corp., San Jose, Calif., announce that Microchip has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Atmel for $8.15 per share in a combination of cash and Microchip common stock.
Amkor Technology Inc., Tempe, Ariz., has increased its ownership interest in J-Devices Corp., Japan, from 65.7% to 100% through the exercise of previously disclosed options.
Lasertec, Japan, offers the WASAVI series BIM300 laser microscope, which achieves high-resolution observation on wafer surfaces, as well as high precision measurement of via reveal and bump dimensions and shapes.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Livermore, Calif., reports that its researchers have created a library of nanoporous gold structures on a single chip that has direct applications for high-capacity lithium ion batteries as well as neural interfaces.
