AS3 fundamentals

Amtech Systems, Inc. engages in the manufacture of semiconductors and capital equipment. It operates through the Semiconductor and Material and Substrate segments. The Semiconductor segment involves the designing, manufacturing, selling, and servicing of thermal processing equipment and related controls for use by semiconductor manufacturers, and in electronics, automotive, and other industries. The Material and Substrate segment produces consumables and machinery for lapping and polishing materials, such as sapphire substrates, optical components, silicon wafers, and numerous types of crystal materials, ceramics, and metal components. The company was founded by Jong S. Whang in October 1981 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.