Onto Innovation Receives TSMC Honor for “Excellent Production Support”

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artificial intelligence technical

Artificial intelligence is the ability of computers and machines to perform tasks that typically require human thinking, such as understanding language, recognizing patterns, or making decisions. For investors, it matters because AI can enhance efficiency, uncover new insights, and enable smarter strategies, potentially impacting the value and performance of companies that develop or utilize this technology.

machine learning technical

Machine learning is a set of computer programs that learn patterns from large amounts of data and improve their predictions or decisions over time, like a recipe that gets better each time it’s adjusted based on taste tests. For investors it matters because these systems can speed up analysis, spot trends or risks humans might miss, automate routine work, and potentially create competitive advantages or cost savings that affect a company’s performance.

predictive analytics technical

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metrology technical

Metrology is the science and practice of making measurements accurate, consistent and traceable so numbers about size, weight, temperature or other properties mean the same thing everywhere. For investors it matters because reliable measurement underpins product quality, regulatory compliance and manufacturing efficiency—like using a well-calibrated ruler so every part fits—reducing recalls, legal risk and wasted costs that can affect a company’s earnings and reputation.

process control technical

Process control is the set of methods and systems used to keep a production or laboratory operation running the same way every time so the output meets quality and safety standards. Think of it like a thermostat and checklist for a factory or drug-making line: sensors, rules and human checks that prevent mistakes, reduce waste and ensure regulators’ requirements are met. Investors watch process control because weak controls can cause production delays, costly recalls or fines, while strong controls support reliable revenue and lower regulatory risk.

The award recognizes Onto Innovation’s achievements leveraging artificial intelligence technologies in process control applications

WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Onto Innovation Inc. (NYSE: ONTO) today announced the Company has received the “Excellent Production Support” award from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd (TSMC) as part of its initiative recognizing the outstanding contributions of its global suppliers.

Onto Innovation received the Excellent Production Support Award from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TSMC), recognizing the outstanding contributions of its global suppliers. The award was presented by Cliff Hou, senior vice president and deputy co-chief operating officer and chief information security officer of TSMC, and accepted by Ramil Yaldaei, Chief Operating Officer of Onto Innovation, during a ceremony on November 25, 2025.

Onto Innovation achieves ongoing success in integrating machine learning and predictive analytics into its metrology and inspection systems, which increases productivity for its customers. TSMC saluted Onto Innovation for supporting its 2025 deliveries through proactive supply chain management and manufacturing agility.

The award was presented by Cliff Hou, senior vice president and deputy co-chief operating officer and chief information security officer of TSMC, and accepted by Ramil Yaldaei, chief operating officer of Onto Innovation, during a ceremony on November 25.

“We are honored to receive this recognition from our partner TSMC, acknowledging both our technology as well as our execution,” said Michael Plisinski, chief executive officer of Onto Innovation. “I want to thank our team for the outstanding performance this year, acknowledged by this award. We look forward to another exciting year supporting our partners with the innovations to help them effectively ramp the new technologies that are changing our world.”

About Onto Innovation Inc.

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that includes un-patterned wafer quality, 3D metrology spanning chip features from nanometer scale transistors to large die interconnects, macro defect inspection of wafers and packages, metal interconnect composition, factory analytics, and lithography.

Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain combined with our connected thinking approach results in a unique perspective to help solve our customers’ most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient. Headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, Onto Innovation supports customers with a worldwide sales and service organization.

Additional information can be found at www.ontoinnovation.com.

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