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Axcelis to Begin Construction of New Manufacturing Facility in Pyeongtaek, Korea

  • Axcelis Technologies announced a $35 million investment to break ground on a new ion implantation manufacturing facility in Pyeongtaek, Korea.
  • The new site will expand the existing Asia Operations Center with approximately 200,000 square feet of gross floor area.
  • The facility design integrates 50 years of semiconductor experience to create a lean production environment featuring warehousing, cleanrooms, & a training center.
  • Production at the Pyeongtaek facility is scheduled to commence in the second half of 2028.
  • CEO Russell Low stated the investment supports growth in the AI era & strengthens the company's ability to serve global customers.
  • Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi Ae welcomed the project as a milestone for the local semiconductor ecosystem, highlighting expected job creation & economic revitalization.
  • Axcelis, headquartered in Beverly, Mass., specializes in ion implantation systems for the semiconductor industry.