MILPITAS, Calif., Jan. 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nanometrics Incorporated (NASDAQ:NANO), a leading provider of advanced
process control systems, today announced that company management will participate in the 20th Annual Needham Growth
Conference, taking place at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel on January 17th and 18th, 2018. Company
management is scheduled to present at 3:30pm EST on Thursday, January 18th, 2018.
A live and archived webcast of the presentation, along with the presentation material utilized during the conference, will be
made accessible on the investor page of the company’s 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.
Investor Relations Contact: Claire McAdams Headgate Partners LLC 530.265.9899 claire@headgatepartners.com Company Contact: Kevin Heidrich SVP, Marketing and Business Development 408.545.6000 kheidrich@nanometrics.com