BEVERLY, Mass., Feb. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced today that it will showcase its Purion™ Platform of ion implanters at SEMICON Korea 2017. The event, one of the most important technology forums in the Asia Pacific region, is being held February 8-10, at the COEX Center in Seoul, Korea. Axcelis will be located at Booth #5612 in Hall D.
Chip manufacturers are invited to step inside the Purion platform with an interactive 3D virtual tour where they can view the platform's significant technology and manufacturing advantages. This includes:
President and CEO Mary Puma, commented, "We're excited to be a part of this important growing market, and to foster new opportunities for the Purion platform. In 2017, Korea is forecasted to be a top spender in semiconductor fab equipment, as they support the demand for the burgeoning IoT, data storage and image sensor markets. The Purion platform is setting the new standard for ion implantation, and offers them significant advantages in precision technology and manufacturing capabilities."
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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SOURCE Axcelis Technologies, Inc.