AXCELIS ANNOUNCES MULTIPLE NEW PENETRATIONS AND FOLLOW-ON SHIPMENTS OF PURION POWER SERIES IMPLANTERS TO POWER DEVICE CHIPMAKERS WORLDWIDE

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On November 10, 2022, Axcelis Technologies (Nasdaq: ACLS) announced significant new shipments of its Purion Power Series ion implanter systems to various fabs in Asia and Europe. This includes the first SiC tool shipped from their South Korea operations. Key models shipped are the Purion H200, Purion XE, and Purion M, aimed at high-volume production of Si and SiC power devices. CEO Mary Puma highlighted continued growth in the power device market and emphasized the company's technological advantages and market share prospects.

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• Multiple new shipments of Purion Power Series ion implanters to leading chipmakers.
• First SiC tool shipped from South Korea, expanding operational footprint.
• Strong anticipated sales growth in the power device market segment.
• Technology advantage and leading market share in ion implantation solutions.

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BEVERLY, Mass., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, today announced multiple new and follow-on shipments of the Purion Power Series ion implanter systems. The shipments went to multiple fabs in Asia and Europe operated by leading Si and SiC power device chipmakers. Notably, these shipments include the first SiC tool shipped from the Axcelis Asia Operations Center in South Korea. The models of Purion Power Series implanters™ purchased include the Purion H200™ high current, Purion XE™ high energy and the Purion M™ medium current implanters, all of which are planned for use in high volume production of Si and SiC power devices.

President and CEO Mary Puma commented, "The power device market continues to drive our growth globally and Axcelis expects to continue to experience strong sales of Purion Power Series products in this rapidly growing market segment. Axcelis has a technology advantage and leading market share in this segment, and we anticipate maintaining this leadership position as we expand our installed base worldwide."

About Axcelis:

Axcelis (Nasdaq: ACLS), headquartered in Beverly, Mass., has been providing innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry for over 40 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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FAQ

What recent shipments did Axcelis Technologies announce?

Axcelis announced multiple new shipments of the Purion Power Series ion implanters to fabs in Asia and Europe.

What models of implanters were included in the recent shipments?

The shipments included the Purion H200, Purion XE, and Purion M implanters.

When did Axcelis Technologies announce their shipments?

The announcement was made on November 10, 2022.

What is the significance of the first SiC tool shipment from Axcelis?

This shipment marks the first SiC tool dispatched from Axcelis's South Korea operations.

What does CEO Mary Puma say about the power device market?

Mary Puma stated that the power device market is driving Axcelis's global growth and expects strong sales.