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Also showing relative strength are semiconductors shares, up on the day by about 1.8% as a group, led by Nanometrics

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Shares in Milpitas, Calif.-based Nanometrics soared nearly 29% and options volume also surged as bullish call options traded heavily.

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For Nanometrics' lightly traded options, it was the highest single-day volume in at least three years, Trade Alert data showed.

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For 2011 hold on to Brooks Automation (BRKS, 12), Nanometrics (NANO, 18), Kulicke & Soffa (KLIC, 9) and Acacia Research (ACTG, 25).

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In Nanometrics' defense, the company's name pre-dates the nano buzz, and it at least has an established customer base and several products on the market.

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And Nanometrics surged as it boosted its first-quarter guidance.

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Nanometrics disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement.

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Nanometrics' automated and integrated metrology systems measure critical dimensions, device structures, overlay registration, topography and various thin film properties, including film thickness as well as optical, electrical and material properties.

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"Today's demands on CMP process control absolutely require integrated solutions," said Steve Bradley, Director of Nanometrics' Integrated Metrology Business Unit.

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"The selection of the IMPULSE for this leading-edge application is evidence of our product's high throughput, excellent reliability, extendibility, and seamless integration onto the CMP platform, as well as the customer's confidence in Nanometrics' global service and applications support teams."

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