Axcelis Lands Major Order for Dry Strip Tools; Memory Manufacturer Orders over 20 Systems as a Result of Platform Reliability, Flexibility.BEVERLY, Mass. -- Axcelis Technologies Axcelis Technologies, Inc. NASDAQ: ACLS engages in the design, manufacture, and servicing of capital equipment for the semiconductor manufacturing industry worldwide. , Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ACLS ACLS abbr. advanced cardiac life support ) has received an order for over 20 RadiantStrip 320 photoresist dry strip systems from a major memory device manufacturer for use in its fabs in multiple locations around the world. Designed for 300mm front-end-of-line cleaning applications, the dual-chamber systems will be used to support volume device production. The RadiantStrip 320 has been adopted by customers worldwide for its ability to effectively address a wide range of post-implant and post-etch cleaning applications, including the complete removal of heavily implanted photoresist. "Our customer tells us that the RadiantStrip 320's long track record of reliability and process flexibility were decisive factors in the tool-purchasing process," said Mary Puma, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Axcelis. "The platform is ideally suited to the demands of high-volume memory manufacturing, where the need for tool reliability and versatility is at a premium." Axcelis designed the RadiantStrip 320 for dependability and productivity in high-volume, low cost-of-ownership manufacturing environments. The machine offers a modular and scalable platform for bulk photoresist strip, advanced polymer removal and complete dry clean processes in the same chamber. Axcelis began shipping the order in the first quarter of 2006. About Axcelis Technologies, Inc. Axcelis Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts Beverly is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 39,862 at the 2000 census. A resort, residential and manufacturing community, Beverly includes Beverly Farms and Prides Crossing. , provides innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete life cycle support of ion implantation Ion implantation A process that utilizes accelerated ions to penetrate a solid surface. The implanted ions can be used to modify the surface composition, structure, or property of the solid material. , rapid thermal processing Rapid Thermal Processing (or RTP) refers to a semiconductor manufacturing process which heats silicon wafers to high temperatures (up to 1200 C or greater) on a timescale of several seconds or less. , and cleaning and curing systems. Axcelis Technologies has key product development centers in Beverly, Massachusetts, as well as in Saijo, Japan through its joint venture, SEN Corporation, an SHI and Axcelis Company. The company's Internet address is: www.axcelis.com. Forward Looking Statements This press release includes certain statements, known as "forward-looking statements," which express the current expectations of Axcelis management. Product manufacturing and delivery issues, customer order push-outs or cancellations and product performance could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated as expressed in this press release. These risks and other risk factors relating to Axcelis are described more fully in the most recent Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. filed by Axcelis and in other filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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