BEVERLY, Mass., Sept. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis
Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling
ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry,
announced today a multi system order for the Company's Purion
M™ medium current implanter from a leading power device chipmaker,
as well as the shipment of several Purion M systems to specialty
device manufacturers. The systems feature Axcelis' innovative new
solution for high temperature silicon carbide processing, and will
be used in high volume production of power devices and specialty
logic chips supporting automotive, mobile and the Internet of
Things market spaces. The systems are scheduled to ship in
the third and fourth quarter.
Executive Vice President of Engineering and Marketing,
Bill Bintz, commented, "Interest in
the Purion M continues to grow as we extend its capabilities to
meet the needs of key customers in emerging technologies. Utilizing
an innovative beam line design coupled with proprietary source
technology, the Purion M provides customers with an unmatched level
of purity and precision with over 2X the productivity of
competitive offerings."
John Aldeborgh, executive vice
president, customer operations, added, "We're excited about
building on our relationship with these customers in the medium
current segment, and look forward to a close collaboration as they
expand their manufacturing capabilities in these emerging
markets. The Purion platform's common, flexible architecture
has allowed us to extend our presence into these high growth market
spaces, as evidenced by these new shipments."
About Axcelis:
Axcelis (Nasdaq: ACLS), headquartered in Beverly, Mass., has been providing innovative,
high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry for over
35 years. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process
applications through the design, manufacture and complete life
cycle support of ion implantation systems, one of the most critical
and enabling steps in the IC manufacturing process. Learn more
about Axcelis at www.axcelis.com.
CONTACTS:
Maureen Hart (editorial/media)
978.787.4266
Doug Lawson (investor relations)
978.787.9552
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