We’re back with old friends.  In 1983 when we first started as manufacturers’ representatives, Malcolm Cox was the U.S. Manager for a European equipment manufacturer.  We had known Malcolm since 1980, only we were Malcolm’s customers back then.  Malcolm hired us on to represent his line, but he left that company shortly afterward to start Royce Instruments.  After just a year or two, we had a conflict of interest, and had to part ways.  Now, twenty plus years later, we’re back together again.  The relationship should be a great one, and one that works best for our customers.  A privately owned semiconductor equipment manufacturer, and personal, technical representation.  We’re looking forward to promoting, selling, and servicing our customers with Royce’s brand new 650 multi-function bond tester, and their semi-automatic and fully automatic die sorting equipment.  Two related technolgies that will both handle up to 300mm wafers.  Who could have thought, back in 1983, that we’d be handling silicon wafers the size of dinner plates?  Stay tuned for more on Royce…