Axcelis Announces Multi System Order For 'Purion M' Implanters From Leading Foundry

BEVERLY, Mass., Nov. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced a multi system order for the Company's Purion M™ medium current implanter from a leading manufacturer of devices for the wireless communications market. The systems are scheduled to ship on dates ending in the fourth quarter.

John Aldeborgh, executive vice president, customer operations, added, "We're excited about this new win in the medium current segment. We continue to see strong levels of interest in the Purion M from both the memory and mature process technology segment. The Purion M's low levels of metals contamination, due to the hybrid filter design, and significant productivity advantages at higher energy levels, are driving this activity."

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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