Solartech to leverage use of NanoFoil® for Sputter Target Bonding
HUNT VALLEY, MD – Reactive NanoTechnologies, Inc. (RNT), developer and manufacturer of its patented NanoFoil®, today announced that Solar Applied Materials Technology Corp (Solartech) of Tainan, Taiwan a supplier of manufacturing, refining and marketing of precious metals, specialty chemicals, and sputtering targets, has entered into a license agreement for the use of RNT’s NanoFoil® and NanoBond® technologies. Solartech has capitalized its facility in No.1 , Sec. 2, Huanyuan E. Rd.,Tainan County Dasinying Industrial Park, Liuying Township, Tainan County, Taiwan (R.O.C) 73659, Taiwan to bond sputter targets using RNT’s patented room temperature bonding technique. NanoBond® is used to bond sputter targets with the additional benefits of minimizing the CTE mismatch of target and backing plate materials, improving the overall performance of target assemblies in use, and providing a more environmentally friendly process solution.
Solartech has completed RNT’s Level 1 Certification Training at RNT’s facility in Hunt Valley, MD and expected to offer NanoBond® services to its customers beginning in Q4 2009.
“We welcome Solartech to RNT’s family of licensees,” stated Michael P. O’Neill, RNT’s Global Vice President of Sales. “Solartech is the prominent supplier of materials and bonding services in Taiwan for FPD, data storage, and other thin film applications. We are excited that Solartech views NanoBond® as a technology platform to further fuel the growth of their already successful materials business”.
Meanwhile, Solartech President Dr. Chien-Yung Ma pointed out that “We are excited to have NanoBond® technology certified by RNT. RNT has long been a leading technique and technology developer of sputter targets bonding. Through the license authorized by RNT, Solartech believes that NanoBond® will help Solartech in promoting its technology for FPD and PV related industries and expand its service scope for customers worldwide. Solartech will manufacture more state-of-the-art bonded targets and provide a standard footprint for this technology across industry, making it easier for customers to use these components in their products.
About RNT
Headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, Reactive NanoTechnologies, Inc. (RNT) was founded in 2001 to develop and manufacture its patented technology, NanoFoil®.
NanoFoil® is used to precisely control the instantaneous release of heat energy for advanced joining applications providing superior performance and value to the user. The company has also developed its patented NanoBond® joining process to simplify manufacturing and ensure the benefits of NanoFoil® are maximized. NanoBond® is used today to bond sputter targets and in several electronics assembly applications including LED assembly and thermal management. Mass production of NanoFoil® is taking place from RNT’s onsite manufacturing facilities, supported by a worldwide sales, applications support, and distribution network. RNT continues to expand its customer base and has entered into licensing agreements with a number of Fortune 500 Companies. Its breakthrough technology has also earned several prestigious awards including the 2005 “R&D 100” from R&D Magazine, the 2005 Nano 50™ from NASA Nanotech Briefs Magazine and recognition in The National Nanotechnology Initiative Strategic Plan in December 2004. For more information please visit www.rntfoil.com
About Solar Applied Materials Technology Corp.
Solartech was founded in 1978, Taiwan. Solartech is acknowledged as one of Taiwan’s leading material process specialists. With thirty-years of professional experience, our major products are in areas of the application of functional, environmental and energy materials and committed to customer orientation and value innovation. Solartech also devotes in providing “Inside Chamber Total Solution” with its cross-strait manufacture sites and global service team. The portfolio of Solartech is comprised of precious metal chemicals and materials, sputter targets for thin film application, precious metal refining and alternative energy. Solartech contributes to the value of customers with its close-loop model and multi-level service. For more information please visit www.solartech.com.tw.