Chandler, AZ - April 27, 2010 – Axus Technology and CMP Solutions have announced a partnership agreement that expands the CMP and wafer thinning process and consulting services for both companies. The new agreement links the high-level process development expertise of CMP Solutions with the established CMP foundry and wafer processing capability of Axus Technology.

According to Dr. John Givens, President of CMP Solutions, "In the months leading up to this announcement, Axus Technology has consistently delivered the responsive process capability and engineering support that our customers need. This agreement consolidates much of our process capability and equipment in a single facility, and will capitalize on the expertise and high quality support that Axus has built into their operation. This arrangement will also make it more efficient for CMP Solutions to deliver the range of services required for our clients' particular development projects."

"This partnership allows us to leverage the experience and capabilities of CMP Solutions as well as elevating the capability of Axus' process operations," added Dan Trojan, Vice President of Engineering at Axus. "Dr. Givens has established CMP Solutions as a premier development services provider for end-users and consumables suppliers. Our own engineering-driven foundry operations are a direct match with the requirements of CMP Solutions' clients."

Axus Technology will continue to provide direct foundry and development services to end-users and consumables suppliers. CMP Solutions adds the additional in-depth process expertise, analytical capability and materials engineering services that are often required for users engaged in their own product development efforts. The Axus Technology process foundry and development facility is equipped with a full range of process and metrology tools.

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About Axus Technology
Axus Technology provides surface processing solutions for a range of semiconductor, MEMS, substrate, and related technologies. With a highly experienced engineering team, Axus Technology applies proven process technology to the production and development of CMP processes, advanced substrate development, and advanced packaging applications including 3-D integration and through-silicon-via processes. Along with providing support services for existing tools, Axus Technology delivers economical leading-edge equipment and process solutions that are precisely configured for end-user applications.

Based in Chandler, Arizona, Axus Technology operations include a fully-equipped development and foundry processing facility, as well as design, manufacture, and service operations. For more information visit our website at www.AxusTech.com.

About CMP Solutions
CMP Solutions provides consulting and development services that are built on the experience and expertise of its engineering team. With a combination of formal education and more than two decades of CMP development experience, CMP Solutions helps users accelerate their process and product development. Relying on expertise with the full range of substrates and process variations, CMP Solutions develops user-specific development programs with clear time lines and deliverables. For more information about CMP Solutions, please visit their website at www.cmpfoundry.com.

Axus Technology Marketing Contact:

Barrie L. VanDevender
Vice President Sales & Marketing
info@axustech.com
480-705-8000