Electro Scientific acquires laser technology co., New Wave Research for $36M

Portland Oregon’s Electro Scientific Industries is acquiring New Wave Research Inc. in Fremont, Calif., for $36 million.

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New Wave Research, a developer and manufacturer of high-end laser-based systems and components for a variety of applications including semiconductor failure analysis and flat-panel display repair. Portland-based ESI is a provider of laser systems for microengineering solutions.

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