About STS

STS designs and manufactures a range of highly specialized equipment incorporating innovative etch and deposition technologies used in the production of semiconductors and semiconductor related devices.

STS technologies are used by semiconductor device manufacturers across the globe, within the micro electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, wireless communications, optoelectronics and data storage industries.

STS is a market leader in silicon etching within the growing MEMS market with patent protected technology. In addition, STS has strong presence in each of its other served markets and distributes its machines world-wide through an experienced sales and service operation consisting of direct sales, distributors and agents.

Key facts:

• STS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Precision Products Co., Ltd
• STS markets in over 30 countries and its products are used by approximately 400 manufacturers world-wide.
• STS has a proven and well-established product range, together with early stage and newly developed products for emerging markets.
• STS has a technological lead in certain of its key markets and has a strong focus on research and development to maintain this lead.
• STS has more than 170 permanent employees and operates from a 90,000 square foot purpose-built manufacturing plant in Newport, South Wales, with regional offices in the USA and Taiwan.