Nanometrics to Present at the Stifel Nicolaus Technology, Communications and Internet Conference

MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nanometrics Incorporated (Nasdaq:NANO), a leading provider of advanced process control metrology systems, today announced that Dr. Timothy Stultz, the company’s president and chief executive officer, is scheduled to present at the 2011 Stifel Nicolaus Technology, Communications and Internet Conference.

The conference will take place at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, California, February 9-11, 2011. Nanometrics is scheduled to present on Friday, February 11^th at 9:10am PST.

The investor presentation slides, as well as the live and subsequently archived webcast of the presentation, will be made available on the investor page of Nanometrics’ website, www.nanometrics.com.

About Nanometrics

Nanometrics is a leading provider of advanced, high-performance process control metrology systems used primarily in the fabrication of semiconductors, high-brightness LEDs, data storage devices and solar photovoltaics. Nanometrics’ automated and integrated metrology systems measure critical dimensions, device structures, overlay registration, topography and various thin film properties, including 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 wafer-scale packaging applications. Nanometrics’ systems enable device manufacturers to improve yields, increase productivity and lower their manufacturing costs. The company maintains its headquarters in Milpitas, California, with sales and service offices worldwide. Nanometrics is traded on NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol NANO. Nanometrics’ website is http://www.nanometrics.com.