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The Latest Breakthrough in Silicon Carbide Wafer Edge Profiling

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2 years ago

June 11, 2024

Synova’s Laser MicroJetÒ (LMJ) technology achieves outstanding results in SiC wafer edge beveling and profiling and is set to revolutionize the semiconductor industry.

DUILLIER, Switzerland, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Synova S.A., the Swiss-based manufacturer of state-of-the-art water jet laser systems, is delighted to share its advances in wafer edge profiling for silicon carbide (SiC) wafers. The LCS 305 5-axis system offers excellent profiling results, eliminates chipping, and increases fracture strength. Synova’s LMJ’s ablation process outperforms traditional diamond wheel edge grinding by reducing the process time by a factor of 3.

SiC wafers are used to power many of the world’s electronic components and continue to increase at a rapid pace with edge profiling being an important step in the wafer manufacturing process. Edge profiling is traditionally performed with diamond wheels and has been the standard method in the semiconductor industry, but it is a time-consuming process and brings its own inherent challenges in terms of meeting tolerances according to SEMI specifications (uneven grinding, inaccurate profiling angle, chipping of edges during grinding, high likelihood of operator error, need for prefabrication of polishing wheels for each profile, and short lifetime of expensive consumables…).

Synova’s state-of-the-art 5-axis LCS 305 CNC machine with LMJ technology enables better wafer profile repeatability and circular symmetry than typical edge grinding wheels. The processing speed and low tool wear also help to reduce the total cost of ownership for wafer processing. It is a very flexible method compared to mechanical edge profiling solutions.

“Our field-proven system can cut all convex wafer edge profiles, such as the classic R-type or the F-type according to SEMI standards, on the same machine without changing hardware,” says Dr Bernold Richerzhagen, Synova Founder and CEO. “It only takes a few minutes to develop a new profile, and there is no lead time to change from one existing profile to another.”

With Synova’s 5-axis machine, the entire process can be done quickly and efficiently in one step, without the need to flip or realign the wafers. The entire edge grinding process in wafer production takes only 5 minutes for a monocrystalline SiC wafer with a diameter of 200 mm and a thickness of 0.5 mm. The process includes downsizing the wafer, beveling, and profiling the edges, and cutting and profiling notches. Without downsizing the process time is as short as 4 minutes per wafer.

The same technology can be applied for downsizing only; cutting an 8-inch SiC wafer down to 6 inches takes about a minute, including flat/notch cutting. There is no limit in thickness and no heat damage.

The LMJ water jet guided laser solution ensures high quality edge grinding with no heat damage/no contamination and a smooth surface with a lower roughness (<0.5 µm) compared to conventional lasers.

Synova’s unique water jet guided laser technology (Laser MicroJetÒ) is based on the coupling of laser light into a hair-thin low pressure water jet. The water jet not only guides the laser to the workpiece, but it also flushes away ablated material while keeping the part cool.

For more information about Synova’s technology and its advanced semiconductor solution, please contact Dr Amédée Zryd, Synova’s CTO, at amedee.zryd@synova.ch.

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About Synova
Synova S.A., headquartered in Duillier, Switzerland, has manufactured advanced laser cutting systems that incorporate its proprietary water jet guided laser technology (Laser MicroJetÒ) in a true industrial CNC platform for more than 25 years. Customers benefit from significant yield and improved cutting quality as well as enhanced capabilities for precision machining a wide range of materials. For more information, visit our website at www.synova.ch.

Press Contact:
Aksinja Berger-Paddock
Marketing Manager, Synova S.A.
berger-paddock@synova.ch

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Datavault AI Founder Nathaniel Bradley Sues Board

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1 hour ago

November 7, 2026

WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lawsuit Alleges Chairman and CFO Brett Moyer Engineered a Weekend Lockout While Keeping a $90–$100 Million Financing Offer From Independent Directors

Datavault AI Founder Nathaniel Bradley Sues Board

Nathaniel Bradley, the founder whose technology became Nasdaq-listed Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT), today filed a lawsuit in the Delaware Court of Chancery asking the court to declare his contested ouster as CEO void and restore him to office. The complaint alleges that Board Chairman and CFO Brett Moyer “suspended” Bradley without a Board vote, cut off his email, and then rushed through a defective Sunday meeting, all while a $90–$100 million financing lifeline sat on the table.

On October 30, two days after Bradley asked the Board to consider removing Moyer as CFO, Moyer “suspended” Bradley on his own perceived authority. According to the complaint, no Board meeting was held and no written consent was circulated. This was done despite Datavault’s own Bylaws, which give only the full Board the power to remove officers.

The lawsuit further alleges that Moyer and certain unnamed directors shut Bradley out one day after he brought the company a $90–$100 million funding offer that could have substantially improved its financial position. Rather than present the offer, Moyer “suppressed, withheld and concealed” it from the company’s independent directors.

Last night, Bradley released the following statement:

“While I remain confident in Datavault AI’s technology, product offerings, and patent-protected innovations, I strongly dispute the legal validity of the Board’s decision to remove me as President and Chief Executive Officer.

“During my tenure, we increased revenue by more than 1,300% in my first year, alongside record trading volumes, and built the foundation for continued growth. We assembled a portfolio of more than

100 patents and pending applications, including newly issued U.S. patents in data valuation, tokenization, and wireless audio. We launched the Information Data Exchange, NIL Vault, and American Political Exchange, and signed licensing and tokenization agreements that bring real-world assets, from carbon credits to gold, copper, and geothermal energy, onto our platforms. We also completed strategic acquisitions, including API Media Innovations, that expanded our reach into digital twins, sports, and live events. We broadened our strategic partnership network, including with IBM,

ServiceNow, and the Department of Energy, and recruited industry-leading talent to the Datavault cause.

“Innovators are often targeted, and I intend to protect my rights and the interests of the Company and its shareholders. I believe the Board’s action jeopardizes the Company’s ability to realize its full potential.”

Jacob Frenkel, Bradley’s lead counsel and a former SEC enforcement lawyer and federal prosecutor, said:

“The company’s groundbreaking and cutting-edge technologies are a function of Mr. Bradley’s brilliance and vision. As a corporate leader, Mr. Bradley has a long-standing commitment to best practices in corporate governance.”

Mr. Bradley puts his investors first. When you’re out building and innovating and those you think you can trust decide to stage a corporate coup, the only place for relief is in court. Mr. Bradley will continue to fight for the shareholders and against those who put their own interests ahead of the company’s stakeholders.”

Read the full complaint here.

About Nathaniel Bradley:

Nathaniel Bradley is an inventor and technology executive who holds more than 70 patents. He founded and invented AudioEye, founded Intellectual Property Network Inc., and served as CTO of Marathon Patent Group (now Marathon Digital Holdings). In 2021, he founded Data Vault Holdings, whose assets were acquired in December 2024 by WiSA Technologies, the company that became Datavault AI. As CEO, he led the company through partnerships with IBM, Dolby Laboratories, and NYIAX, as well as the acquisition of CompuSystems assets.

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County of Sussex, New Jersey Notice of Data Privacy Incident

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1 hour ago

November 7, 2026

NEWTON, N.J., Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office (SCPO) experienced a data privacy event that involved personal information.

On or about August 10, 2026, SCPO received alerts of a disruption to its computer network. Upon this identification, it launched an immediate investigation and engaged outside cybersecurity specialists to assist. The investigation determined that someone accessed its network without authorization between July 15, 2026, and July 22, 2026, and that certain files containing personal information were accessed and may have been taken. That information includes people’s first and last name, Social Security number, and driver’s license or State-issued identification card number. The SCPO has reported the incident to state and federal law enforcement, the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC), and the Office of Attorney General. For more information on this incident, people may contact the call center at (888) 269-1448, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST for further assistance.

Lauren Stinger, Esq.
Lauren.stinger@kennedyslaw.com
Associate Counsel

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Light AI Announces Resignation of Director and Officer

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2 hours ago

November 7, 2026

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 6, 2026 /CNW/ — Light AI Inc. (“Light AI” or the “Company”) (CBOE CA: ALGO (FSE: OHC) (OTCQB: OHCFF), announces that Peter Whitehead has resigned as a director and the Chief Innovation Officer of the Company to pursue other opportunities. The Company would like to thank Mr. Whitehead for his contributions to the Company.

About Light AI Inc. (CBOE CA: ALGO / FSE: OHC / OTCQB: OHCFF)

Light AI Inc. is a healthcare technology company focused on developing artificial intelligence-powered SaMD solutions designed to support rapid, accessible clinical assessment at the point of care. The Company’s core technology, Light AI QuickScan™, is a device-agnostic software platform that applies proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to medical images. The QuickScan™ platform is designed to operate across compatible imaging and computing hardware, providing flexibility for integration into a range of healthcare devices, clinical workflows and care settings without dependence on a single proprietary hardware platform.

ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY

“John R. Luna”
Chief Executive Officer

For more information, please contact the Company at investors@light.ai or visit https://light.ai/.

Website: https://light.ai/
LinkedIn: LinkedIn/company/Light AI
X (Formerly Twitter): @lightaihealth

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