BEVERLY, Mass., Nov. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis
Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling
ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry,
announced that it has received another follow on order for the
Purion XE™ high energy implanter from a foundry in China. The system will be used to support the
continued capacity expansion for the production of specialty
devices for IoT markets. The system is scheduled to ship in the
fourth quarter.
Executive Vice President, Customer Operations John Aldeborgh, said, "We are pleased to expand
our Purion XE installed base and support this customer as they ramp
their manufacturing capacity. The Connected World is driving
significant growth in the IoT market, and creating a robust market
opportunity for the Purion XE product line."
The Company recently introduced several high energy product line
extensions, including the Purion EXE and VXE, to provide customers
with the capability to perform ultra-high energy implants. The
applications for these implants continue to expand in the specialty
device market. All systems are available in both 200 and 300mm
configurations.
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.
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Maureen Hart (editorial/media)
978.787.4266
Doug Lawson (investor relations)
978.787.9552
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