Spring cleaning means many things across many cultures, although we in the States tend to focus on clearing out the garage, shampooing the carpets, putting away the winter linens, or getting rid of those pesky New Year's resolutions. But it can also be an intellectual exercise, a time to examine—or jettison— some ideas gathering dust in the ol' noggin. Although I may not get around to all those household chores this season, I do want to clear out some items from my editorial closet. After years of speculation and hand wringing, the consolidation of an important semiconductor equipment sector has finally gained some momentum. The metrology/inspection/process control space has seen the recent announcement and finalization of several acquisitions and mergers.
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