The company develops, manufactures and markets precision measurement and light-based manufacturing systems and specialty semiconductors. the company operates in two segments namely: microelectronics equipment and semiconductor products and processes. the microelectronics segment manufactures, markets and sells measurement and inspection systems, positioning and motion control systems and biotech processing systems. the semiconductor products and processes division uses advanced design and engineering tools to supply semiconductors for a wide range of commerical, medical and military electronic uses. the united states government was one of the major revenue generators for the year. export sales accounted for 7% of 2000 revenues. microelectronics equipment accounted for 80% of 2000 revenues and semiconductor products and processes,20%