Nanometrics Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences

MILPITAS, Calif., July 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nanometrics Incorporated (NASDAQ:NANO), a leading provider of advanced process control systems, today announced its participation in the following investor events:

DA Davidson 10^th Annual Technology Forum
Grand Hyatt, New York, NY
August 9, 2018

KeyBanc Capital Markets 20^th Annual Global Technology Leadership Forum
Sonnenalp Resort, Vail, CO
August 12-14, 2018
Presentation Time: 1:00 PM MDT on August 13, 2018

Jefferies Semiconductor, Hardware & Communications Infrastructure Summit
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, IL
August 28-29, 2018

Any presentation material utilized during these third-quarter investor events, as well as a live and archived audio webcast of the KeyBanc presentation, will be made available on Nanometrics' website at www.nanometrics.com.

About Nanometrics

Nanometrics is a leading provider of advanced, high-performance process control metrology and inspection systems used primarily in the fabrication of semiconductors and other solid-state devices, including sensors, optoelectronic devices, high-brightness LEDs, discretes and data storage components.  Nanometrics’ automated and integrated metrology systems measure critical dimensions, device structures, topography and various thin film properties, including three-dimensional features and film thickness, as well as optical, electrical and material properties. The company’s process control solutions are deployed throughout the fabrication process, from front-end-of-line substrate manufacturing, to high-volume production of semiconductors and other devices, to advanced three-dimensional wafer-level packaging applications. Nanometrics’ systems enable advanced process control for device manufacturers, providing improved device yield at reduced manufacturing cycle time, supporting the accelerated product life cycles in the semiconductor and other advanced device markets. The company maintains its headquarters in Milpitas, California, with sales and service offices worldwide. Nanometrics is traded on NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol NANO. Nanometrics’ website is http://www.nanometrics.com.