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  • 2013-04-22 Linde and Pelchem join forces to fuel M2M innovation

Linde and Pelchem join forces to fuel M2M innovationLinde and Pelchem form strategic partnership to distribute xenon difluoride for Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems manufacturing

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Munich, 22 April 2013 – Linde Electronics, the global electronics business of The Linde Group, has strengthened its material support for electronics manufacturing by announcing a strategic partnership with Pelchem, the global fluorochemicals specialist, to accelerate the development of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS).

MEMS are miniaturised electro-mechanical elements that are widely used in many mobile and automotive applications (e.g. accelerometers, pressure sensors, compasses, microphones). MEMS are seen as key building blocks for machine-to-machine (M2M) communications which will drive the next semiconductor growth wave.

To satisfy an increased demand for MEMS devices, Linde and Pelchem have formed a strategic partnership to distribute xenon difluoride (XeF2), a critical material used in the manufacture of MEMS. Pelchem has the largest share of the global XeF2 market and Linde's customers include the world's leading device manufacturers. This agreement enables the companies to take the lead in material supply for the world's MEMS market.

The global MEMS market is set to grow at a CAGR of 13 percent to 20171, driven largely by advancements in M2M communications. These include biomedical applications where the ability to transport fluids on a microscopic scale will enhance tasks such as drug delivery and blood analysis. M2M communications will form the basis of the internet of things that will further increase the demand for MEMS.

"This partnership is just one component of our continued investment in advanced materials to facilitate the growth of this market," said Peter Owen, Head of Linde's Global Electronics business and Asia Joint Venture Management. "The addition of XeF2 complements our existing portfolio of gases that help electronics manufacturers globally produce more innovative electronic devices more cost effectively. Collaborating with Pelchem enables us to support the manufacture of the latest MEMS devices as the fast growth of this sector continues."

The properties of XeF2 make it ideally suited to the etching of MEMS silicon and control of this step becomes more crucial as the patterns etched become smaller and more complex. XeF2 is a highly selective and directional etchant of silicon, which enables complex structures to be created quickly, uniformly and at the small sizes required for integration into almost any device.

"Pelchem was the first company to supply XeF2 to the electronics industry and we have made extensive investments to meet the needs of the MEMS market, including the establishment of the world's largest XeF2 production plant," said Dr Petro Terblanche, Managing Director of Pelchem. "By joining forces with Linde and tapping into Linde's extensive, world-class distribution network and infrastructure, we are well positioned to be the supplier of choice for XeF2 on a global scale."

 

About The Linde Group

The Linde Group is a world-leading gases and engineering company with around 62,000 employees in more than 100 countries worldwide. In the 2012 financial year, Linde generated revenue of EUR 15.280 bn. The strategy of the Group is geared towards long-term profitable growth and focuses on the expansion of its international business with forward-looking products and services. Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment – in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

For more information, see The Linde Group online at www.linde.com

 

About Pelchem

Pelchem SOC Ltd is the only fluorochemical production, sales and distribution company in the Southern Hemisphere. Pelchem produces 25 fluorochemicals exported to 21 countries on 6 continents. Its products include HF acid, fluorine gas and various fluorine gas mixtures, NF3 and XeF2. Pelchem has an existing strategic relationship with Linde for the exclusive distribution of NF3 produced by Pelchem since 2008. Pelchem is a State Owned Company fully commercialized in 2007 and is a subsidiary of the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation.

For more information please see Pelchem online at www.pelchem.com

 

Further information:

Sophie Chen
Marketing Communications Manager
Linde Electronics
Phone +86.21.6105.9888-9465
E-Mail: sophie.chen_llh@

 

1 Status of the MEMS industry report, July 2012, Yole Development

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