| | Business Summary | | QC
Optics,
Inc.
designs,
manufactures
and
markets
laser-based
defect
detection
systems
primarily
for
the
semiconductor
and
computer
hard
disk
markets.
The
Company
uses
its
patented
and
other
proprietary
technology
in
lasers
and
optical
systems
that
scan
a
computer
hard
disk
or
photomask
for
defects
or
contamination.
Its
systems
combine
automatic
handling,
clean
room
capability
and
computer
control
with
reliable
laser-based
technology.
The
Company's
systems,
such
as
the
API-5000and
DISKAN-9000,
are
designed
to
fit
into
its
customers'
production
line,
virtually
eliminating
the
need
for
special
handling
or
special
production
procedures,
while
performing
100%
inspection
throughout
the
process.
In
addition,
these
systems
sort
out
fatal
defects
on
disks
and
pelliclized
photomasks
before
they
cause
manufacturing
yield
or
other
quality
problems.
The
Company
has
over
350
systems
installed
in
17
countries. | | More
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| | Financial Summary | | QC
Optics,
Inc.
designs,
manufactures
and
markets
laser
based
defect
detection
systems
for
computer
hard
disk
drive,
semiconductor,
and
flat-panel
display
markets.
QCO
uses
its
patented
technology
in
lasers
and
optical
systems
that
scan
a
computer
hard
drive,
photomask,
or
flat
panel
display
for
defects
.
For
the
six
months
ended
6/30/01,
revenues
rose
23%
to
$1
million.
Net
loss
fell
64%
to
$708
thousand.
Results
reflect
higher
system
sales
and
lower
manufacturing
expenses. | | More
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Developments |
| | | | FY2000 Pay | |
| Eric Chase, 42
Chairman,
Pres and CEO | $153K | Abdu Boudour, 48
Sr.
VP, of Customer Operations, Assistant Sec. | 110K | John Freeman, 56
VP-Fin. | -- | Marguerite Hill, 35
VP,
Gen. Counsel, Sec., Treasurer | -- | Jay Ormsby, 61
VP
of Technology | 120K | | Dollar amounts are as of 31-Dec-2000 and compensation values are for the fiscal year ending on that date; "Pay" is salary, bonuses, etc.. |
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from
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Compensation,
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