Axcelis Receives Follow-on Order for Optima HD High Dose Implanter from Major Asian Memory Chipmaker.Customer expands Optima HD capacity based on proven performance, versatility and capital efficiency 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 ) today announced it has received another follow-on order for its Optima HD high dose ion implanter from one of the world's leading manufacturers of memory devices. This chipmaker chip·mak·er n. A manufacturer of electronic and integrated circuit chips. is expanding Optima HD capacity based on proven production performance and successful integration into its fab. The system will ship during the second quarter of 2007. "We are very gratified grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. by this powerful endorsement of our Optima HD technology from a true leader in the memory sector," 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 Optima HD has proved it meets the most demanding standards for productivity, precision and cost efficiency in our customer's high-volume manufacturing environments. With Optima HD's continued acceptance by chipmakers around the world, customers know they can rely on Axcelis to provide the most enabling and productive technology to ensure their success." With the market's widest energy range of 200eV to 80KeV, the Optima HD is the only ion implant platform that addresses both conventional high dose implants and emerging applications like molecular and hydrogen implantation, which are increasingly important at the 45nm technology node and beyond. Further, Axcelis' advanced spot beam technology offers exceptional uniformity and repeatability. About Axcelis Technologies, Inc. Axcelis Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, provides innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete lifecycle support of ion implantation, 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 also licenses its 50% owned joint venture, SEN Corporation, an SHI and Axcelis Company, to manufacture and sell certain implant products in Japan. The company's Internet address is www.axcelis.com. |
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