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Incorporated (NASDAQ:NANO) climbed over 15% to $8.32 after it reported Q3 EPS of
$0.08, 14 cents better than the analyst estimate of ($0.06). Revenue for the
quarter was $25.8 million, which compares to the estimate of $21.10 million.
Nanometrics
Incorporated (Nanometrics) is engaged in the design, manufacture, market and
support thin film, optical critical dimension and overlay dimension metrology
systems used primarily in the manufacturing of semiconductors, solar
photovoltaics (PVs) and high-brightness LEDs (HB-LEDs), as well as by customers
in the silicon wafer and data storage industries. Nanometrics metrology systems
measures various thin film properties, critical dimensions, overlay control and
optical, electrical and material properties, including the structural composition
of silicon, compound semiconductor and PV devices, during various steps of the
manufacturing process.