Axcelis Technologies Inc. has won contracts for the company's Purion XE single wafer, high energy implanter from two chipmakers located in the Asia-Pacific region. The wins include the penetration of a new foundry process dedicated to advanced image sensor devices, as well as a follow on order from a new fab focused on advanced NAND devices. These purchases were driven by customer requirements for superior metals and particulate
contamination control, while meeting aggressive goals for productivity and process extendibility.