Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is a leading producer of ion implantation equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts. Axcelis' products are used by semiconductor manufacturers to implant ions into silicon wafers, which is a critical step in the manufacturing process of semiconductor chips. The company's customers include many of the world's largest semiconductor manufacturers. Axcelis has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.