Nanometrics Initiates Search for New Chief Financial Officer

MILPITAS, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Nanometrics Incorporated (Nasdaq:NANO), a leading supplier of
advanced process control metrology equipment, today announced that it
has launched a search for a new chief financial officer following the
resignation of Gary C. Schaefer to pursue other interests, effective
immediately.

Bruce A. Crawford, chief operating officer of Nanometrics, has
assumed the role of chief financial officer on an interim basis.
Quentin B. Wright, who served as CFO of Nanometrics in 2007, has been
named chief accounting officer and will work closely with Bruce to
ensure a smooth transition until a permanent CFO is named.

"Bruce has been a key member of the senior management team for
over two years and, together with Quentin's prior experience as CFO,
will provide solid finance leadership and ensure a smooth transition
until a new CFO is named," commented Tim Stultz, president and chief
executive officer of Nanometrics. "We wish Gary great success in his
future endeavors."

About Nanometrics

Nanometrics is a leader in the design, manufacture and marketing
of high-performance process control metrology systems used in
semiconductor manufacturing. Nanometrics standalone and integrated
metrology systems measure various thin film properties, critical
dimensions, overlay control and optical, electrical and material
properties, including the structural composition of silicon and
compound semiconductor devices, during various steps of the
manufacturing process. These systems enable semiconductor
manufacturers to improve yields, increase productivity and lower their
manufacturing costs. The company maintains its headquarters in
Milpitas, California, with sales and service offices worldwide.
Nanometrics is traded on NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol NANO.
Nanometrics' website is http://www.nanometrics.com.

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Investor Relations:
Claire McAdams, 530-274-0551
530-274-0531 fax
or
Nanometrics Incorporated
Tim Stultz, 408-545-6000
408-232-5910 fax
President and CEO

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