NORTH BILLERICA, Mass. — BTU International, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTUI), a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, has been awarded an EM Asia Innovation Award in the category of Environmentally Friendly/Alternative Energy Production Equipment for its In-Line Diffusion System. The award was presented to the company during Nepcon China 2008.

BTU’s integrated In-line Diffusion System combines its proven TFQ series quartz-lined conveyor belt diffusion furnace with new phosphorous doping technology, featuring an ultrasonic direct spray phosphorous doper that processes up to 1,500 wafers per hour. BTU’s quartz lined furnaces have been optimized for phosphorus diffusion and in-line processing of solar cells.

Use of an in-line diffusion system improves productivity for solar cell manufacturers, with reduced wafer handling and greater throughput than traditional batch processing. Reduced handling translates into lower breakage rates and improved yield. Typical processing times are only 20-25 minutes.

Established in 2006, the EM Asia Innovation Awards program strives to recognize and celebrate excellence in the Asian electronics industry, inspiring companies to achieve the highest standards and push the industry forward. For more information, please visit www.emasiamag.com/awards2008.