Rudolph Technologies Selects Distribution Partner for Probe Card Test and Analysis Products in Europe

Rudolph Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: RTEC), a leading provider of process characterization equipment and software for wafer fabs and advanced packaging facilities, announced today that it has selected the John P. Kummer Group (Kummer) to distribute its probe card test and analysis (PCTA) products in Europe, significantly increasing the sales and support resources dedicated to PCTA systems in critical European markets. The move was made in anticipation of growing demand as the semiconductor manufacturing industry continues its recovery and manufacturers look for new methods to reduce the cost and optimize the performance of their testing processes.

"We are very pleased to be able to bring these resources to bear in our European operations,” said Martin Molan, general manager, Rudolph Technologies Europe. "With multiple offices throughout Europe, Kummer dramatically increases the number of people supporting our products and enhances our geographic coverage. Equally important, they already have strong technical expertise based on many years of experience with these products and the market.”

The rising cost and sophistication of semiconductor packaging has increased the importance of testing as manufacturers seek to avoid the cost of packaging defective die. Probe card testing allows them to maintain and repair expensive probe cards to ensure the quality and integrity of the testing process and minimize damage to valuable finished die that can result from defective probes. Rudolph’s unique optical technology provides fast, accurate measurements of probe tip positions. Probe mark analysis provides additional insights into the efficiency and efficacy of the probing process by evaluating the marks left by probes. Sophisticated sampling and analysis routines provide quantitative, statistically valid measures of numerous critical parameters in the probing process.

According to Rex Sandbach, director of Kummer UK, "We are excited to work with Rudolph to serve customers in the rapidly expanding market for probe card test and analysis in Europe. We have 15 years of experience in this and related markets and we expect to see rapid growth in the market itself and in the enhanced coverage and support that we can provide.”

Rudolph Technologies, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the design, development, manufacture and support of defect inspection, process control metrology, and data analysis systems used by semiconductor device manufacturers worldwide. Rudolph provides a full-fab solution through its families of proprietary products that provide critical yield-enhancing information, enabling microelectronic device manufacturers to drive down costs and time to market. Rudolph offers yield management solutions used in wafer processing and final manufacturing through a family of systems for macro-defect inspection (detection and classification), as well as transparent and opaque thin film measurements.

The company has enhanced the competitiveness of its products in the marketplace by anticipating and addressing many emerging trends driving the semiconductor industry's growth. Rudolph’s strategy for continued technological and market leadership includes aggressive research and development of complementary inspection and metrology solutions. Headquartered in Flanders, New Jersey, Rudolph supports its customers with a worldwide sales and service organization. Additional information can be found on the company’s web site at www.rudolphtech.com.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act”) which include demand for Rudolph’s products, Rudolph’s existing market position and its ability to maintain and advance such position relative to its competitors and Rudolph’s expectations about our future bookings and backlog as well as other matters that are not purely historical data. Rudolph wishes to take advantage of the "safe harbor” provided for by the Act and cautions that actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of various factors, including risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Rudolph’s control. Such factors include, but are not limited to, delays in shipping products for technical performance, component supply or other reasons, the company’s ability to leverage its resources to improve its positions in its core markets and fluctuations in customer capital spending. Additional information and considerations regarding the risks faced by Rudolph are available in Rudolph’s Form 10-K report for the year ended December 31, 2009 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As the forward-looking statements are based on Rudolph’s current expectations, the company cannot guarantee any related future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Rudolph does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.