Nanometrics to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nanometrics Incorporated (Nasdaq: NANO), a leading provider of advanced metrology systems, today announced that company management is scheduled to present at the following investor conferences:

Pacific Crest 13^th Annual Global Technology Leadership Forum
Sonnenalp Resort, Vail, CO
Date: August 9, 2011
Presentation Time: 1:30 PM MDT
Speaker: Timothy Stultz, CEO and President

Oppenheimer 14^th Annual Technology Conference
Four Seasons Hotel, Boston, MA
Date: August 10, 2011
Presentation Time: 1:05 PM EDT
Speaker: Ronald Kisling, CFO

The presentation material, along with live audio webcasts and archived recordings of the presentations, will be made available on the investor page of Nanometrics’ website at 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 3D 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 Select Global Market under the symbol NANO. Nanometrics’ website is http://www.nanometrics.com.