James Barnhart

Nanometrics, Inc. engages in the production of process control metrology and inspection systems used in the fabrication of semiconductors and other solid-state devices. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: South Korea; China; Singapore; United States; Taiwan; Japan; and Others. Its products and solutions include semiconductor; data storage; advanced packaging; HB-LED; solar photovoltaic; and product upgrades. The company was founded by Vincent J. Coates in 1975 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA.

Ausra, Inc. develops solar thermal power systems. It provides Power Generation, Utility-Scale Solar and Solar-Hybrid Power Plants services. The company was founded in 2006 by David Mills, John S. O'Donnell and Peter Le Lièvre and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Cymer LLC develops light sources used by chipmakers worldwide to pattern advanced semiconductor chips, and is pioneering development of next generation EUV sources. It technology includes chip design, wafer preparation and cleaning, exposure and light source, etching and process completion and packaging. The company was founded by Bob Akins and Richard Sandstrom in 1986 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Vestas-American Wind Technology, Inc. provides turbines and turbine generator sets. It is a subsidiary of Vestas Wind Systems AS. The company is headquartered in Portland, OR.

AREVA Solar, Inc. is an international industrial group that offers high-value products and services throughout the nuclear fuel cycle. The American company is ultimately controlled by the Government of France.

Velodyne Lidar, Inc. provides smart, powerful lidar solutions for autonomous vehicles, driver assistance, delivery solutions, robotics, navigation and mapping. Its sensor and software solutions provide flexibility, quality and performance to meet the needs of various industries, including autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), smart cities and security. The company was founded by David S. Hall in 1983 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.