2008-07-09 18:42:08 -

- Nanometrics Incorporated (Nasdaq:NANO), a leading supplier of advanced process control metrology equipment, today announced that Dr. Timothy J. Stultz, president and chief executive officer, is scheduled to participate in SEMInvest 2008.

SEMInvest 2008 will be held in conjunction with SEMICON West and represents a partnership between SEMI and JPMorgan in order to provide small cap Semiconductor Equipment and

Consumables companies a venue to present to investors. Nanometrics will participate in the first of three panels, which are: Front End Equipment; Components and Sub Systems; and Materials and Consumables.

The event will be held on Monday, July 14, 2008 at the San Francisco Marriott, 55 Fourth Street, in San Francisco, California. The slides presented by Dr. Stultz will be made available on the Investor page of Nanometrics' website, www.nanometrics.com.

About Nanometrics

Nanometrics is a leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of high-performance process control metrology systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. Nanometrics standalone and integrated metrology systems measure various thin film properties, critical dimensions, overlay control and optical, electrical and material properties, including the structural composition of silicon and compound semiconductor devices, during various steps of the manufacturing process. These systems enable semiconductor manufacturers to improve yields, increase productivity and lower their manufacturing costs. The company maintains its headquarters in Milpitas, California, with sales and service offices worldwide. Nanometrics is traded on NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol NANO. Nanometrics' website is www.nanometrics.com.

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