Cascade Microtech Secures Production Test Win at Top Producer of LED Devices

BEAVERTON, OR--(Marketwire - 08/18/09) - Cascade Microtech, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCD - News) today announced that a leading light-emitting diode (LED) manufacturer has selected its high-speed Summit 12000 HS probe system for production test. Cascade Microtech's Summit 12000 HS was chosen for its system flexibility to test a broad range of device types in a production environment. The advanced automation software on the Summit 12000 HS reduces setup time to minutes, allowing improved product delivery times, to meet the demands of LED device integrators. The LED device market is growing, driven by the current trend in key energy segments to reduce power consumption for lighting and electronics. According to NextGen Research, the illumination segment of the LED market will lead with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 22% in the 2009-2013 timeframe. They claim the display portion of the market should achieve a five-year CAGR of over 14% as cities worldwide shift their streetlights to these more energy-efficient and ecologically friendly solutions.The Summit 12000 HS system was designed to support high-throughput production test for these growth markets and provide superior cost-of-ownership through yield improvements and reduced manufacturing costs. The Summit 12000 HS enables high throughput using a unique software automation capability that allows one station to be used for multiple tests, eliminating numerous operator steps. The Summit 12000 HS system software tools offer unique wafer stepping patterns and pattern recognition...
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Selects Cascade Microtech for Materials Analysis and Semiconductor Research

BEAVERTON, OR--(Marketwire - 09/24/09) - Cascade Microtech, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCD - News) today announced King Abdullah University of Science and Technology's selection of multiple probe stations to support measurements in the area of materials analysis, nano-technologies and semiconductor research. Proven performance capability in multiple microwave and DC applications combined with the flexibility to address diverse applications led this new university to choose Cascade Microtech as a partner in providing the most technologically advanced wafer-probing equipment. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia is a recently-opened international, graduate-level research university dedicated to inspiring a new age of scientific achievement with local and global benefits. Their test labs will be equipped with high-performance, high-frequency measurement instrumentation, including multiple Cascade Microtech probe stations, eVue� digital imaging systems, and thermal control systems. As part of the initial partnership, both organizations will collaborate to offer application training and product demonstrations. Cascade Microtech will work closely with KAUST to develop an initial set of test protocols to demonstrate testing in new areas of research to include nano-structured materials, magnetism and magnetic materials, and fabrication of mono-dispersed nano-particles."Cascade Microtech met the probe station performance requirements necessary to cover multiple microwave and DC disciplines," said Professor Xi...
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Cascade Microtech to Announce Third Quarter 2009 Results on October 27, 2009

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Cascade Microtech Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

PORTLAND, OR--(Marketwire - 10/27/09) - Cascade Microtech (NASDAQ:CSCD - News), today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. Third quarter results include:� -- Revenue of $14.0 million, up 11% from Q209 -- Engineering systems revenue increased 17% from Q209 -- Probes and sockets revenue increased 5% from Q209 -- Net loss of $1.4 million or $0.11 per share for Q309, compared to a net loss of $1.6 million or $0.12 per share in Q209 -- Cash and investment balances increased by $1.4 million from Q209 to $35.1 million "During the third quarter, we continued to see a recovery in the market place with increased revenue and improving gross and operating margins. Our focus is on achieving revenue growth while controlling operating costs in order to leverage our earnings model," said Geoff Wild, CEO of Cascade Microtech.Financial OutlookBased on the current backlog and anticipated bookings, Cascade anticipates that fourth quarter 2009 revenues will be in the range of $14 million to $16 million.The company will host a conference call beginning at 5 p.m. EDT (2 p.m. PDT) on October 27, 2009 to discuss its results for the third quarter of 2009.A simultaneous audio cast of the conference call may be accessed online from the investor relations page of ...
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Q3 2009 Cascade Microtech, Inc. Earnings Release - Time Not Supplied

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CASCADE MICROTECH INC Files SEC form 10-Q, Quarterly Report

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Forward Looking Statements and Risk Factors This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking, including, but not limited to, statements regarding industry prospects; future results of operations or financial position; our expectations and beliefs regarding future revenue growth; the future capabilities and functionality of our products and services, our strategies and intentions regarding acquisitions; the outcome of any litigation to which we are a party; our accounting and tax policies; our future strategies regarding investments, product offerings, research and development, market share, and strategic relationships and collaboration; our dividend policies; and our future capital requirements. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology, including "intend," "could," "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate" "predict," "potential," "future," or "continue," the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Actual events or results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. In evaluating these statements, you should specifically consider various factors, including the risks included in Item 1A to our Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 10, 2009. These risk factors have not significantly changed since they were filed with our Form 10-K and i...
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Cascade Microtech, Inc. Earnings Call scheduled for 5:00 pm ET today

Call DetailsCascade Microtech, Inc. Earnings Conference Call (Q3 2009)Tue, Oct 27, 2009, 5:00 pm EasternAbout Cascade Microtech, Inc. (NasdaqGM:CSCD)Cascade Microtech, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells wafer probing and test socket solutions for the electrical measurement high performance. Its products include engineering probe stations, which are used for the measurement of semiconductor electrical characteristics during chip design or when optimizing the chip fabrication process; analytical probes that serve as the components of engineering probe stations and used to serve as components of test equipment manufactured by third parties; production probe cards, which are used for production test applications ranging from low current parametric testing to high speed radio frequency testing; and test sockets for both production and engineering test applications for high speed digital and radio frequency testing. The company also offers pyramid probe card product line used in wireless chip applications, as well as probe station accessories, such as thermal control systems, microscopes, lasers, cameras, special cables, and connectors and other items. In addition, it provides installation and maintenance services. Cascade Microtech sells its products through a combination of manufacturers’ representatives, distributors, and direct sales people to semiconductor manufacturers, research organizations, test subcontractors, and designers in North America, Europe, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and the People’s Republic of China. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.More Info:Quote |Profile |Reports |...
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CASCADE MICROTECH INC Files SEC form 8-K, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exh

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CASCADE MICROTECH INC Financials

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