Nanometrics Announces Upcoming Investor Events and Revises Details of Q2 Results Conference Call

MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nanometrics Incorporated (Nasdaq: NANO), a leading supplier of advanced process control metrology equipment, today announced that Dr. Timothy J. Stultz, president and chief executive officer, is scheduled to participate in the following investor conferences, for which the presentation slides and audio webcasts will be made available on Nanometrics’ website, www.nanometrics.com:

		Pacific Crest 10th Anniversary Technology Leadership Forum
		Sonnenalp Resort, Vail, Colorado
		Date: Monday, August 4, 2008
		Presentation Time: 1:30 p.m. MDT / 3:30 p.m. EDT
		RBC Capital Markets 2008 Technology, Media & Communications Conference
		The Four Seasons Hotel, San Francisco, California
		Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2008
		Presentation Time: 1:00 p.m. PDT / 4:00 p.m. EDT

Further, Nanometrics announces revised conference call details for their second quarter 2008 financial results, which will be released after market close on July 31, 2008. A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 1:30 p.m. PDT / 4:30 p.m. EDT, or 30 minutes earlier than the previously announced time of 2:00 p.m. PDT / 5:00 p.m. EDT.

To participate in Nanometrics’ Second Quarter 2008 conference call:

		Dial-In Number: (800) 659-1966 / (617) 614-2711 (Int'l)
		Passcode: 13506760

A live webcast of the conference call can be accessed from Nanometrics’ website at www.nanometrics.com. If you are unable to participate during the live conference call, a webcast recording will be made available on Nanometrics’ website.

About Nanometrics

Nanometrics is a leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of high-performance process control metrology systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. Nanometrics standalone and integrated metrology systems measure various thin film properties, critical dimensions, overlay control and optical, electrical and material properties, including the structural composition of silicon and compound semiconductor devices, during various steps of the manufacturing process. These systems enable semiconductor 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.