While the semiconductor industry is having a hard time for a while due to the economic slowdown, Amtech Systems has managed to hedge their capabilities. Amtech Systems,Inc. (NASDAQ:ASYS), a global supplier of production, silicon wafers and automation systems decided to move into the growing field of solar cells. A few months ago they announced that Amtech Systems had booked over $100 million in orders for its solar and semiconductor products in fiscal 2008 ended September 30th, with solar orders approximating 70% of total bookings.  J.S. Whang, President and Chief Executive Officer of Amtech, commented, “With the $9.0 million in follow-on solar orders we announced on September 15th, we have [...]  Meer...