BEVERLY, Mass., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced today that its flagship Optima HDx high current implanter has been selected as process tool of record by another of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers. The system will be used in high volume manufacturing of FLASH devices. 

"This is a significant achievement for the company, as it is a testament to the system's ability to deliver the precision performance and productivity required for the customer's most critical device technologies," said CEO and Chairman Mary Puma.  "The Optima HDx raises high current process performance to a whole new level, while simultaneously boosting overall system productivity.  Earlier this year, our flagship high energy system, the Optima XEx was selected as process tool of record at the same site.  We are excited about this new win and look forward to continuing to expand our high current and high energy installed base."

The Optima HDx high current implanter provides solutions for device manufacturers highest dose requirements with the versatility and extendibility to provide solutions beyond today's 22nm technology node. For more information on the innovative Optima HDx and our complete line of ion implantation systems, please visit www.axcelis.com.

About Axcelis
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS) 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 life cycle support of ion implantation and cleaning systems. The company's Internet address is: www.axcelis.com.

Company Contacts:

Maureen Hart (editorial/media) 978.787.4266
Maureen.hart@axcelis.com

Jay Zager (financial community) 978.787.9408
jay.zager@axcelis.com

SOURCE Axcelis Technologies, Inc.