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Feb 13, 2024

Linton Takes Part in Research to Improve Process Quality and Yield in Crystal Growth

Linton Crystal Technologies partners with Golisano Institute of Sustainability at Rochester Institute of Technology on research to improve crystal growth quality.

Jan 24, 2024

Linton cited in 2024 report on European PV industry

Linton is among industry experts interviewed for a report on the EU PV industry.

Dec 04, 2023

Local COO and BOCES Principal Discussed Workforce Development at SEIA Solar+ Manufacturing Summit

Linton Crystal Technologies' president and COO, Todd Barnum, and education partner Andy McVey discussed how the U.S. can build the workforce necessary to meet the country's 50 GW solar manufacturing goal.

Nov 09, 2023

Linton COO Invited to Speak at SEIA Solar + Manufacturing Summit

Todd Barnum, president and COO of Linton Crystal Technologies, has been invited by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) to speak at SEIA’s Solar+ Manufacturing Summit. Barnum will speak as part of the session titled, “Building the Manufacturing Workforce," sharing insight about Linton's work with educational institutions to provide skills and insights into a future in solar manufacturing.

Sep 14, 2023

Linton Crystal Technologies Launches New Website

The Linton website has been updated to be easier to use and more reflective of who the company is and what it offers today.

Sep 08, 2023

Linton at SEMICON© Taiwan

Linton Crystal Technologies representatives were on hand at SEMICON Taiwan, held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center from Sept 6 through 8. As they met with other attendees, they discussed Linton’s Czochralski (CZ) furnaces and process controls, as well as recent advancements in both.

Sep 01, 2023

Visit Linton Crystal Technologies at RE+ 2023

Linton Crystal Technologies is participating in RE+, the largest and most comprehensive event in North America for the clean energy industry.

Jul 25, 2023

Linton Crystal Technologies’ COO: Not Worried about America’s Future Workforce

During the completion ceremony for the Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES (W-FL BOCES) Summer Advanced Manufacturing Experience (SAME) program on July 21, Linton Crystal Technologies president and COO Todd Barnum said the program and its participants gave him optimism.

Jul 10, 2023

Linton Crystal Technologies Returns to Semicon West

Linton Crystal Technologies will again take part in Semicon West, from July 12 through 14, in San Francisco, CA. Director of Operations Scott Blazey and Senior Sales and Process Engineer John Syring will be on site to discuss Linton’s Czochralski (CZ) furnaces and process controls, as well as recent advancements in both.

Jun 12, 2023

Linton Takes Part in Intersolar Europa Munich

Representatives from Linton Crystal Technologies participated in Intersolar Europa Munich, the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry. The event was held at the International Congress Center München ICM, from June 13–14, 2023.

May 17, 2023

SNEC 16th in Shanghai a Success

From May 24-26, representatives from Linton Crystal Technologies participated in SNEC 16th (2023) International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition.

Mar 31, 2023

Message from COO Todd Barnum on Gary Goyette’s Retirement

Today is a great day and a sad day. We are celebrating the retirement of Gary Goyette after 40 years with Linton in all its incarnations.

Mar 17, 2023

Linton Crystal Technologies Announces Przybycien, Principal Engineer

Linton Crystal Technologies announces Edward Przybycien has joined the company as principal engineer. His responsibilities will include overseeing the research, development, design and optimization of Linton’s crystal growing machines, supporting processing equipment and accessories.

Feb 09, 2023

Linton Crystal Technologies Announces Groundbreaking U.S. Manufacturing Investment

Linton Crystal Technologies (LCT), headquartered in Rochester, New York, announced today it will produce semiconductor and solar manufacturing equipment in the United States.

Jan 11, 2023

Linton Crystal Technologies Welcomes Hornbuckle to Process Development Team

Chris Hornbuckle joined Linton Crystal Technologies as a process development engineer. As such, Hornbuckle will be instrumental in training and supporting customers to optimize their crystal growing process.

Dec 20, 2022

Linton Crystal Technologies Welcomes Blazey as Director of Operations

Linton Crystal Technologies announces Scott Blazey has joined the company as Director of Operations.

Sep 19, 2022

Linton to Attend RE+, Participate in Manufacturing Group Meeting

Linton Crystal Technologies President and COO Todd Barnum, and Senior Sales and Process Engineer John Syring will attend RE+ 2022, in Anaheim, California, from September 19-22. RE+ is the clean energy industry’s largest and most comprehensive event in North America.

Aug 31, 2022

Linton Crystal Technologies COO Takes Part in Defense Production Act Solar Roundtable

On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, Todd Barnum, President and COO of Linton Crystal Technologies, participated in the “Defense Production Act Roundtable: Solar Photovoltaic Supply Chain & Deployment,” convened by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) with support from the White House Climate Policy Office.

Jun 30, 2022

Linton Crystal Technologies Sponsors Summer Advanced Manufacturing Experience

Linton Crystal Technologies has made a donation to Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES (W-FL BOCES) to sponsor the Summer Advanced Manufacturing Experience (SAME) program. SAME is a free, three-week opportunity that enables eighth and ninth grade students to experience first-hand advanced manufacturing skills while earning college credits.

May 23, 2022

Linton Crystal Technologies Representatives Meet with Prime Minister of Vietnam

On May 16, representatives from Linton Crystal Technologies met with the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Phạm Minh Chính, at the New York Stock Exchange, and presented him with a 300mm silicon wafer to symbolize Vietnam’s entry into the ingot to wafer space.

May 10, 2022

Linton Crystal Technologies Applies for Second Patent Related to Seed Lift and Rotating Mechanism

Linton Crystal Technologies (LCT) recently applied for a U.S. Letters Patent for its Dynamic Balancing Seed Lift. Patent Application 17/716,487 is the most recent Linton has made to the USPTO for innovations related to the seed lifting and rotating mechanism.

Mar 31, 2022

Linton Crystal Technologies’ 300mm CZ Furnace is Ready for Customer Demos in Rochester, NY

Linton Crystal Technologies today announced it is cooling the superconducting magnet on its KX320/300MCZ machine in Rochester, New York, and is taking appointments for demonstration runs for customers.

Mar 25, 2022

Linton Crystal Technologies Awarded Seed Lift and Rotating System Patent

Linton Crystal Technologies (LCT) has been awarded a U.S. Letters Patent for its Seed Lifting and Rotating System for Use in Crystal Growth.

Dec 16, 2021

Linton Joins Clean Energy Leaders in Calling for Governmental Support

Linton Crystal Technologies was among 368 clean energy business leaders and individuals who signed a letter backing clean energy investments. The letter was submitted to congressional leaders by Clean Energy Business Network, with support from its parent organization, the Business Council for Sustainable Energy.