MUNICH, Germany, July 5 -- SUSS MicroTec has formed SUSS MicroOptics SA in Neuchatel, Switzerland. Effective July 1, the new company is taking over all activities of the SUSS MicroTec subsidiary and those of the Neuchatel-based consulting company Weible OpTech. SUSS MicroTec holds the majority of SUSS MicroOptics SA. Reinhard Volkel will serve as CEO of SUSS MicroOptics. Martin Eisner is in charge of technology and Ken Weible is in charge of operations. 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