Strasbaugh has 60 years of leadership in design and manufacturing of advanced surfacing technology for the global semiconductor , silicon , data storage , MEMS , LED , telecommunications and optics industries . Through close alliances with premier manufacturers in these markets , Strasbaugh has developed pioneering technology that has become the standard in polishing and grinding today . With high-quality grinding tools , state-of-the-art prime wafer polishing and chemical mechanical planarization ( CMP ) systems , as well as leading edge process technology , Strasbaugh has enabled its customers to realize their performance targets and has built a reputation as a world class manufacturer of innovative , reliable , high-yield surfacing solutions .