MILPITAS, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — July 30, 2012 — Nanometrics Incorporated (NASDAQ: NANO), a leading provider of advanced process control metrology and inspection systems, today announced that executive management is scheduled to participate in the following investor events:

14th Annual Pacific Crest Global Technology Leadership Forum

Sonnenalp Resort, Vail, CO

Event dates: August 12-14, 2012

Presentation time: 1:30 PM MDT (3:30 PM EDT) on August 13

From NANO: Mr. Ronald W. Kisling, CFO

Piper Jaffray Semiconductor Summit

Ritz Carlton, Boston, MA

Event date: August 28, 2012

From NANO: Dr. Timothy J. Stultz, President & CEO

The presentation slides utilized for both events as well as a live and archived webcast of the Pacific Crest presentation will be made accessible on the investor page of Nanometrics’ website at www.nanometrics.com.

About Nanometrics

Nanometrics is a leading provider of advanced, high-performance process control metrology and inspection systems used primarily in the fabrication of semiconductors, high-brightness LEDs, data storage devices and solar photovoltaics. Nanometrics’ automated and integrated systems address numerous process control applications, including critical dimension and film thickness measurement, device topography, defect inspection, overlay registration, and analysis of various other film properties such as optical, electrical and material characteristics. The company’s process control solutions are deployed throughout the fabrication process, from front-end-of-line substrate manufacturing, to high-volume production of semiconductors and other devices, to advanced wafer-scale packaging applications. Nanometrics’ systems enable device manufacturers to improve yields, increase productivity and lower their manufacturing costs. The company maintains its headquarters in Milpitas, California, with sales and service offices worldwide. Nanometrics is traded on NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol NANO. Nanometrics’ website is http://www.nanometrics.com.

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Headgate Partners LLC
Claire McAdams, 530-265-9899 (Investor Relations)
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Nanometrics Incorporated
Ronald Kisling, 408-545-6143
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