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Axcelis 'Purion XE' High Energy Implanter Selected By Leading Chipmaker For Advanced Nand Flash Device DevelopmentBEVERLY, Mass., Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced that it has received an order for the Purion XE™ high energy implanter from a major chipmaker in the Asia Pacific Region. The system will be used to support the development of next generation VNAND Flash devices in the chipmaker's premier research center. The system is scheduled to ship in the fourth quarter. John Aldeborgh, executive vice president, customer operations, said, "We are very excited to be selected by this R&D center to develop their next generation devices. The Purion XE will be a key element of this customer's process development efforts. As cloud based solutions and mobile devices increasingly become a part of daily life, the need for cost efficient and reliable 3D NAND memory devices is expected to grow considerably. We see significant opportunity for the Purion XE as adoption accelerates." Bill Bintz, executive vice president, marketing and engineering, commented, "Our expertise in high energy implant technology has resulted in our ability to proactively address the emerging needs of the advanced flash memory market. The Purion XE was selected over competitive systems because of its abiliy to provide the most precise dopant placement, including exacting angle control, which is critical to ensure high levels of performance and yield in the customer's new 3D processes." The Purion Platform About Axcelis: CONTACTS: Maureen Hart (editorial/media) 978.787.4266 Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130905/NE75070LOGO
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