Toshiba and NuFlare Awarded the 59th Okochi Memorial Grand Production Prize

The development and application of a high brightness electron source shortens the mask write time. This was achieved by improving the material of the electron source and its operating conditions to boost brightness - the amount of electrons emitted in a certain time. This eventually reduced the time needed for exposing the electron beams on to the mask by 95%, significantly reducing the write time.

The Companies will continue to promote Innovative Technology to meet increasing demand for mask writers with better accuracy and productivity.

About Toshiba

Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 550 consolidated companies, with 202,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.1 trillion yen (US$74 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm

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