In addition, a mounted steeling rod makes blade
maintenance not only more exact, but also easier and faster to
complete.

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The forward-looking statements involve
risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, unanticipated
difficulties in coordination between Novellus and Chartered, technical
difficulties that could lead to increased costs and decreased throughput for
Xceda, Xceda's lack of extendibility to advanced nodes, our inaccurate
assessment of industry needs with regard to CMP technology, and other risks
indicated in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).charteredsemi.

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Headquartered in San Jose,
Calif.

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For more information , contact Scott
Gregory at (800) 321-8763.
"Xceda has the potential to meet our copper CMP performance needs, while
reducing costs and improving throughput on our 300mm, 90-nm volume production
lines," said L. We do not assume, and expressly
disclaim, any obligation to update this information .

About Novellus:
Novellus Systems, Inc.

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Phase one of the JDP calls for
the placement of Novellus' 300-mm Xceda CMP system at Chartered's Fab 7 for
130-nm and 90-nm copper processes, while subsequent phases will deploy Xceda
for process development at the 65-nm and smaller technology nodes.
Citing Xceda's productivity advantages and enabling technology, Novellus'
chairman and chief executive officer, Richard Hill, said, "We believe that the
industry is looking to Novellus to bring increased productivity and reduced
cost-of-ownership to CMP, much as we've done with other manufacturing
technologies.

About Chartered:
Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing , one of the world's top dedicated
semiconductor foundries, offers leading-edge technologies down to 90 nanometer
(nm), enabling today's system-on-chip designs.

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As a result,
it can have a significant impact on overall wafer fabrication costs,
especially in the competitive foundry business. For example ,
a unique through-the-pad slurry management system and patented pad design cuts
slurry usage by up to 40 percent. When combined, these advances make
Xceda a compelling economic buy for cost-conscious semiconductor manufacturers
with exacting CMP process standards. The company further serves the
needs of customers through its collaborative, joint development approach on a
technology roadmap that extends to 45nm.

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With as many as ten metal layers required for such
advanced structures, copper CMP is a critical process step.

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(Nasdaq: NVLS), the productivity and technology leader in advanced deposition ,
surface preparation and chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) processes for
the global semiconductor industry, today announced a multi-phase joint
development program (JDP) with Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing
(Nasdaq: CHRT; SGX-ST: Chartered) focused on reducing the cost of CMP
technology for advanced copper applications., an S+P 500 company, manufactures, markets and
services advanced deposition, surface preparation and chemical mechanical
planarization equipment for today's advanced integrated circuits.

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The EdgeKing(TM) design features a unique, long-life Cubic Boron
Nitride (CBN) coated grinding wheel that maintains its uniform shape,
thus ensuring the proper blade angle is maintained for each and every
sharpening operation.
To address these escalating cost concerns and deliver the CMP performance
chipmakers need, Xceda incorporates a number of design advances.

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EdgeKing(TM) units feature a durable, industrial-duty capacitor
start motor, with lifetime lubricated and sealed ball bearings that
won't slow down under normal load conditions, or burn out even with
repeated overloading. "The tool's technical capabilities
and extendible architecture also make it a viable contender to support our
future process development efforts at advanced nodes.

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Hsia, vice president of advanced module development for
Chartered's Technology Development Group."
Novellus' Xceda platform has been engineered to overcome both the
technical and economic challenges of planarizing next-generation multi-level
copper/low-k structures.

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The result: reduced labor requirements
and up to 30% longer blade life.
Optimum blade sharpness also means that scissors do not need to be
sharpened as often. Moreover, no daily OSHA
ring or bell crack test is required. Multi-Phase Joint Development Program to Focus on Meeting Both Technical and
Economic Requirements for Copper CMP at the 130, 90 and 65-nm Nodes

SAN JOSE, Calif. However, it is
also considered one of the highest cost-of-ownership (CoO) steps in the
fab -- primarily due to the high cost of polishing consumables.
Actual results could differ materially.

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Xceda's four independent polishing modules
maximize control over the polishing profile, while setting new throughput and
productivity standard for advanced CMP application needs.

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Bettcher's EdgeKing Adds Speed and Accuracy to Blade Sharpening along with Significantly Improved Blade Life

Two blade holders are available
- one fixed at 25 degrees and the other adjustable up to 55 degrees -
thereby making EdgeKing able to sharpen practically any blade style or
configuration. Finally, the tool's
unique central access aisle helps reduce servicing times by improving the
accessibility of critical components.

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Clamp the blade just once in the arm to grind, steel and buff
the entire blade edge with precision accuracy."

"Safe Harbor" Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995:
The statements regarding (i) our positive outlook regarding the
multi-phase joint development program with Chartered; (ii) the belief in
Xceda's abilities to reduce the cost of CMP technology and improve throughput
on Chartered's 300mm, 90-nm volume production lines; (iii) Xceda's viability
with regard to support of Chartered's future process development efforts at
advanced nodes; and (iv) our belief that the industry is looking to Novellus
to bring increased productivity and reduced cost-of-ownership to CMP, as well
as other matters discussed in this news release that are not purely historical
data , are forward-looking statements.

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For more details, please
refer to our SEC filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2004, our Quarterly Report on Form 10 -Q for the
quarter ended April 2, 2005, and our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed or
furnished April 7, 2005, April 18, 2005, April 29, 2005, and May 5, 2005., with subsidiaries throughout the United States, as well as in the
United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, Israel ,
India, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan, we are a publicly
traded company on the Nasdaq stock exchange and a component of the Nasdaq-100
Index(R).

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In fact, in many cases only a buffing procedure
may be required, thus eliminating the blade-removing sharpening step
and saving additional labor time.
EdgeKing(TM) precision sharpeners are easy and effortless to
operate.
The powerful combination of labor-saving procedures, more accurate
blade sharpening, and up to 30% longer blade life results in valuable
bottom-line benefits for users. Additional information about Novellus is available on our home page
at http://www.

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Business Editors/Food Writers

BIRMINGHAM, Ohio----The EdgeKing(TM)
Precision Scissors Sharpener from Bettcher Industries delivers faster,
more accurate and consistent blade sharpening for conventional or
air-powered scissors blades.C.

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Each unit includes an illuminating overhead light for
enhanced operator visibility, as well as a built-in diamond point tool
for truing and dressing the buffing wheel.com.

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With blades sharpened at the same angle every
time, less blade material is removed. The spring-loaded arm
and blade guide ensure uniform grinding on all blades, even for curved
blades or those up to 16 inches long., Novellus Systems, Inc.
Information about Chartered can be found at http://www.

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Chartered Teams With Novellus to Advance Copper CMP

Chartered's strategy is based on open
and comprehensive design enablement solutions, manufacturing enhancement
methodologies, and a commitment to flexible sourcing.

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Unlike conventional stone grinding wheels, EdgeKing's CBN-coated
wheel does not become ground away with usage. The "vacuum ready" design ensures a safe, clean
work area with little or no airborne dust , while the safe, accessible
sealed "on-off" switch keeps out dust and eliminates related failures .
EdgeKing(TM) precision sharpeners are available in 110 volt and
220 volt models. Our
products are designed for high-volume production of advanced, leading-edge
semiconductor devices at the lowest possible cost.

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We're pleased to be partnering with Chartered to support the
company's advanced copper CMP processing needs. In Singapore, the
company operates a 300mm fabrication facility and four 200mm facilities.com.