Key Developments For Rudolph Technologies, Inc.
Rudolph Technologies, Inc. (RTEC.O) (Nasdaq)
Rudolph Technologies, Inc. Issues Q4 2009 Guidance Above Analysts' Estimates; Comments On Q1 2010 GAAP Earnings Guidance Above Analysts' Estimates-Conference Call
Rudolph Technologies, Inc. announced that for fourth quarter of 2009, it expects revenues to increase 10%-15% to a range of $25.7-$26.8 million, non-GAAP earnings (EPS) to be between minus $0.02 and minus $0.04 per share. The Company expects return to positive GAAP earnings in first quarter of 2010. According to Reuters Estimates, analysts were expecting the Company to report revenues of $14 million and EPS of $(0.9) for fourth quarter of 2009; GAAP EPS of $(2.49) for first quarter of 2010.
Rudolph Technologies, Inc. Receives Multiple System Order From Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. For Complete Portfolio Of Back-End Inspection Solutions
Rudolph Technologies, Inc. announced that it has received an order for multiple back-end inspection tools from Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. This purchase for automated NSX Inspection Systems with Discover yield management software reflects a trend to incorporate real-time process control into advanced back-end fabrication processes.
Rudolph Technologies, Inc. Releases Fast Review and Die Sort Classification Software for Back-End Manufacturing
Rudolph Technologies, Inc. announced the release of Discover Fast Review and Die Sort Classification Software for back-end manufacturing.
Rudolph Technologies, Inc. Receives Orders For 20 Tools
Rudolph Technologies, Inc. announced that it has received orders for 20 tools from four outsourced assembly and test (OSAT) companies and foundry companies. The orders are for Rudolph`s automated macro defect inspection equipment, which typically sell within a range of $600,000 to $1.2 million.
Court Judgment Favors Rudolph Technologies, Inc. Patent Infringement Case; Permanent Injunction Entered Against Camtek Ltd. Prohibits Sale Of Falcon Systems In USA
Rudolph Technologies, Inc. announced that the United States District Court in Minneapolis has issued a permanent injunction against Camtek Ltd., which bars Camtek from selling its Falcon line of inspection tools in the United States. The court also granted Rudolph post-trial interest on the lost profits damages awarded by the jury. Rudolph`s U.S. Patent No. 6,826,298 covers optical inspection of semiconductors using strobing illumination. This technology is embodied in Rudolph`s NSX and AXi Inspection Systems. Specifically, the August 28, 2009 injunction places significant obligations on Camtek, including; Camtek is prohibited from making, using, selling and offering to sell any of its Falcon machines in the U.S.; Camtek is prohibited from communicating with third parties in the U.S. for the purposes of selling or offering to sell Falcon machines that are to be located or used in the U.S. or internationally; Camtek must state in marketing or advertising materials that the Falcon machine is not for sale or use in the U.S.; Camtek cannot substantially improve or change the Falcon machines sold and delivered in the U.S. prior to March 5, 2009 (i.e. substantial software or hardware upgrades). Operator training for these systems is similarly prohibited; Camtek is also ordered to identify and secure all Falcon machines not yet shipped to U.S. customers that are currently located in the U.S. Award of damages and interest (to Rudolph) in the amount of $8.0 million.
