Axcelis Announces Sponsorship and Participation in the 23rd International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials (ICSCRM 2026)

Axcelis will showcase its silicon carbide ion implantation capabilities and Purion Power Series+ platform at ICSCRM 2026 in Yokohama.

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Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) will participate in the 23rd International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials (ICSCRM 2026) in Yokohama, Japan, from September 28 to October 2, 2026.

The company will host an exhibit at Booth #F3 and its technologists and collaborators will present multiple papers on silicon carbide ion implantation, including stacking fault suppression, contact engineering, manufacturability of 1200V superjunction pillars, and MOSFET performance sensitivity. The company highlights its Purion Power Series+™ platform for SiC power devices and cites Yole Group’s estimate that the silicon carbide device market may reach $11 billion by 2031, growing at a 20% CAGR from 2025 to 2031.

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ion implantation, silicon carbide, mosfet, epitaxial layers, +1 more

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ion implantation technical

"a leading supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry"

A manufacturing process that shoots tiny charged atoms into a solid material to change its electrical properties, most commonly used when making computer chips. Think of it like spraying microscopic seeds into a surface so parts of a circuit will conduct electricity differently; it directly affects product performance, production yield and cost. Investors watch it because advances or bottlenecks in this step can influence a maker’s competitiveness, output and profit margins.

silicon carbide technical

"International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials"

Silicon carbide is a hard, durable material made from silicon and carbon, often used in industrial applications like cutting tools and electronics. Its ability to withstand high temperatures and conduct electricity efficiently makes it valuable in manufacturing advanced electronic devices. For investors, companies working with silicon carbide are seen as key players in the growing market for high-performance electronics and energy-efficient technologies.

mosfet technical

"Sensitivity of SiC Superjunction MOSFET Performance"

A MOSFET is a tiny electronic switch used to control the flow of electricity in chips and circuits, functioning like a faucet that turns current on or off and adjusts how much passes through. Investors watch MOSFETs because their performance, cost and availability affect product power efficiency, manufacturing yields and supply chains for industries from consumer electronics to electric vehicles, which in turn can influence companies’ margins and growth prospects.

epitaxial layers technical

"Suppression of Stacking Fault Expansion in SiC Epitaxial Layers"

Thin, controlled crystalline films grown on a base crystal so the new layer's atomic structure lines up with the substrate; manufacturers build them atom-by-atom or molecule-by-molecule to give precise electronic, optical or mechanical properties. They matter to investors because the quality and control of these layers determine product performance, manufacturing yield and cost for semiconductors, LEDs, lasers and sensors—so improvements or problems in epitaxial growth can affect a maker's competitiveness and margins.

cagr financial

"growing at a 20% CAGR from 2025 to 2031"

Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) measures the average yearly growth of an investment, revenue, or other metric over a multi-year period as if it had grown at a steady rate each year. Think of it like the constant speed that would take you from the starting value to the ending value over the same time—useful because it smooths out ups and downs and lets investors compare different assets or performance periods on an even footing.

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BEVERLY, Mass., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, will be participating in the 23^rd International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials (ICSCRM 2026) taking place September 28 - October 2, 2026, at the Pacifico Yokohama North in Japan.

At the event, Axcelis will host a company exhibit in Booth #F3 and the company's technologists and collaborators will present on the following topics:

• Suppression of Stacking Fault Expansion in SiC Epitaxial Layers via Substrate Implantation
• n-Type 4H-SiC Contact Engineering by Implantation-Annealing Co-Optimization
• Manufacturability of Single Epi Step 1200V SiC Superjunction Pillars Using Channeling Ion Implantation
• Sensitivity of SiC Superjunction MOSFET Performance to High-Energy Implantation of p-Pillars

President and CEO of Axcelis, Dr. Russell Low, said, "We are excited to participate in ICSCRM 2026, one of the premier technology forums for the power device market. As a world leader in ion implantation solutions for power devices, Axcelis is proud to support this dynamic market with our Purion Power Series+™ platform, which delivers enabling, highly differentiated capabilities and advanced process control. Ion implantation is one of the most critical steps in manufacturing silicon carbide devices, a market Yole Group estimates will reach $11 billion by 2031, growing at a 20% CAGR from 2025 to 2031."

About Axcelis:

Axcelis (Nasdaq: ACLS), headquartered in Beverly, Mass., has been providing innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry for nearly 50 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.

CONTACTS:

Investor Relations Contact:
David Ryzhik
Senior Vice President and Interim CFO
Telephone: (978) 787-2352
Email: David.Ryzhik@axcelis.com

Press/Media Relations Contacts: 
Maureen Hart
Senior Director, Corporate & Marketing Communications
Telephone: (978) 787-4266
Email: Maureen.Hart@axcelis.com

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