Axcelis Announces Shipment Of Purion High Energy System To Leading CMOS Image Sensor Manufacturer

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On June 24, 2021, Axcelis Technologies (Nasdaq: ACLS) announced the shipment of its Purion VXE™ high energy system to a significant CMOS image sensor manufacturer in China. This marks the first delivery of the Purion VXE to the client, signifying Axcelis's strong position in the semiconductor market. The Purion VXE is designed to meet the demands of advanced image sensor production, providing ultra-high energy implants and low metal contamination. CEO Mary Puma highlighted ongoing market strength driven by demand in IoT, mobile, and automotive sectors.

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• Shipment of Purion VXE system to a leading CMOS image sensor manufacturer in China.
• Strong demand for image sensors in IoT, mobile, and automotive markets.
• Purion VXE offers unique features tailored for advanced image sensor manufacturing.

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BEVERLY, Mass., June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced today that it has shipped a Purion VXE™ high energy system to a leading CMOS image sensor manufacturer located in China. This is the first Purion VXE shipped to this chipmaker. The Purion VXE is an extended energy range solution for the industry leading Purion XE™ high energy implanter.

President and CEO Mary Puma commented, "The image sensor market continues to be very strong due to high demand for products in the growing IoT, mobile and automotive markets. Axcelis' flexible, highly differentiated high energy product portfolio, which allows customers to select the optimal energy level for their application, has quickly become the process tool of record for image sensor manufacturers."

Executive Vice President of Product Development, Bill Bintz, commented, "The Purion VXE was designed to address the specific needs of customers developing and manufacturing the most advanced CMOS image sensors. To optimize both performance and yield, these emerging image sensor devices require ultra-high energy implants with extremely precise and deep implant profiles, concurrent with ultra-low metal contamination levels. Building off of Axcelis' market leading LINAC technology, the Purion VXE uniquely addresses these customer needs."

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 is the significance of the Purion VXE shipment by Axcelis (ACLS)?

The shipment represents a strategic entry into the Chinese CMOS image sensor market, enhancing Axcelis's competitive position.

When was the Purion VXE system shipped by Axcelis Technologies?

The Purion VXE system was shipped on June 24, 2021.

What markets are driving demand for Axcelis's image sensor technology?

Demand is primarily driven by growth in the IoT, mobile, and automotive markets.

Which company received the Purion VXE system from Axcelis?

A leading CMOS image sensor manufacturer located in China received the system.

How does the Purion VXE benefit image sensor manufacturers?

It provides ultra-high energy implants with precise profiles and minimal metal contamination, optimizing performance and yield.