Dow Corning orders additional AIXTRON SiC Planetary Reactor systems

Auburn, MI, USA / Aachen, Germany – Dow Corning and AIXTRON SE today announced that Dow Corning is extending its silicon carbide (SiC) epitaxy capabilities with orders for two additional AIXTRON AIX 2800G4 WW Planetary Reactor platforms with capability for 10x100 mm and 6x150 mm SiC wafers. The reactors are scheduled to be commissioned in the second quarter of 2012.

“Extending our SiC epitaxy capabilities illustrates our commitment to helping our customers grow and succeed and our leadership’s commitment to the business,” said Tom Zoes, Industry Director, Power Electronics business, Dow Corning Corporation. “Dow Corning’s epitaxy technology on the AIXTRON G4 deposition platform provides our customers with materials capability that enables the creation of high performance, next generation power electronics devices addressing the world’s growing demand for energy efficient solutions.”

Dr. Frank Wischmeyer, Vice President and Managing Director of AIXTRON AB, Sweden, added, “We are pleased with the performance of the AIX 2800G4 WW system at Dow Corning. Repeat orders like this are indicators about the quality of our systems and their ability to provide a solid return on investment for our customers.”

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Dow Corning provides performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. A global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, Dow Corning offers more than 7,000 products and services via the company’s Dow Corning® and XIAMETER® brands. Dow Corning is equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company and Corning, Incorporated. More than half of Dow Corning’s annual sales are outside the United States. 

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