ADVANTEST CORPORATION is a Japan-based manufacture company. The Company operates in three business divisions. The Semiconductor and Components Test System division manufactures and sells test systems for semiconductor memory devices, and test systems for system-on-a-chip (SoC) semiconductor devices. The Mechatronics-related Business division manufactures and sells test handlers, device interfaces and nanotechnology-related products. The Service and Others division provides integrated customer solution, support and equipment leasing services. On October 2, 2012, the Company established a new subsidiary which provides testing services. On April 1, 2013, as surviving company, it merged with a wholly owned subsidiary namely Advantest Systems Corporation.