BEVERLY, Mass., Nov. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis
Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling
ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, confirms
receiving a multiple system order for both high-current and
high-energy ion implanters from a major analog customer in
Japan with deliveries scheduled in
the fourth quarter of 2018 and the first quarter of 2019.
Expanding their engagement in the Japan market, Axcelis also plans to showcase
their Purion™ Platform of ion implanters in the SEMICON Japan 2018
exhibition. The company will be participating in SEMICON
Japan with its distribution and support partner, SCREEN
Semiconductor Solutions Co., Ltd., booth #5445 in Hall 5. The
SEMICON event, one of the most important technology forums in the
Asia Pacific region, is being held
December 12-14, at the Tokyo Big
Sight in Tokyo, Japan.
Mary Puma, president and CEO of
Axcelis Technologies, said, "We are excited to be working closely
with SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions to offer new implant solutions
to leading Japanese semiconductor companies. Our Purion H, high
current implant demo capability at SCREEN's Process Technology
Center in Hikone, Japan will be
operational in the first quarter 2019, and we are making strong
advances through our technical collaboration." She continued,
"It is rewarding to be a part of this important growing market, and
to foster new opportunities to introduce the Purion platform's
advanced ion implant technology to Japanese chipmakers."
Tadahiro Suhara, representative
director and president of SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions,
commented, "Japanese customers are very impressed by the advanced
capabilities provided by Axcelis` ion implant technology. SCREEN is
committed to working with our customers and providing comprehensive
service and support for Purion product success in Japan. With
that objective in mind, we have invested in our Hikone Process
Technology Center infrastructure to enable Purion tool
demonstration and training capability within Japan. SCREEN will include Purion ion
implanters among our offerings in our exhibit booth at SEMICON
Japan."
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.
AXCELIS CONTACTS:
Maureen
Hart (editorial/media) 978.787.4266
Doug Lawson (investor relations)
978.787.9552
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