Ion Implanter Engineering Support
Get expert support for ion implanters, from installation and move-in to equipment and process optimisation.
We’ve been supporting ion implanters in fabs and cleanrooms across the globe for 35+ years, from tool move-in and commissioning all the way through to commissioning, start-up, final testing, and long-term maintenance.
Whether you want to install an Axcelis OPTIMA or get preventative maintenance support for an Applied Materials 9500xR, our engineers are there to help you maximise uptime, yield, and beam stability.
- 35+ years working with all major OEM platforms
- Full ion implanter lifecycle support
- Worldwide support
Diffusion
Get a turnkey engineering service for implant, furnace, RTP, bonding, cleans and support equipment.
From advanced ion implanters to high-temperature furnace systems, we’ve been installing, relocating and commissioning diffusion tools in fabs and cleanrooms globally for 35+ years.
Whether you want to install an AMAT 9500XR, contract field service support for a TEL Alpha 8se, or relocate a full production line, our highly experienced engineers handle every aspect of your project from start to finish.
- OEM-trained specialist engineers
- 50+ diffusion tools supported
- Worldwide support
Partnerships
Equipment We Support
Our highly skilled engineers support ion implanters from all major OEM platforms.
Please use the drop-downs below to explore the full list of equipment we specialise in working with.
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Applied Materials (AMAT)
- 9500xR
- xR80
- Quantum
Our turnkey ion implanter relocation service
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De-installation
- Full mechanical and electrical separation of beamline, source, end station, and sub-fab modules
- Exhaust, cryo, gas, water, and fibre line disconnection and capping
- Structural disassembly (doors, I-beams, trusses, flow hoods) and cleanroom de-rigging
- Decontamination and safety verification
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Packing and crating
- Design and fitting of custom crating and transport brackets
- Structural bracing
- Crating and wrapping of high-value and sensitive components
- Weight verification, stencilling, and shipment documentation
- Coordination with logistics partners for international shipment
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Move-in and installation
- Tool offload, de-crating, move in, positioning and subassembly layout
- Mechanical assembly of the frame, beamline, source housing, and end station
- Leak testing, safety checks, and interlock verification
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Tool assembly and alignment
- Beamline and magnet alignment using OEM or calibrated reference jigs
- Motor shaft to generator alignments
- End station and wafer handling alignment to OEM specification
- Vacuum and mechanical interface verification
- Vibration control and chamber alignment checks
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Start-up, qualification and handover
- Startup and final test
- Beamline conditioning and vacuum bake
- Source ignition and beam tuning
- Energy and dose calibration
- Control system testing and recipe verification
- Handover documentation and operator training
Our ongoing engineering support service
We provide comprehensive on-tool support, preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance (CM), and process optimisation throughout the tool’s operational life.
Beamline and source turning
Ion source rebuilds and performance optimisation
Vacuum, RF, and high-voltage systems maintenance
Process stability and dose accuracy improvement
Troubleshooting and failure recovery
Equipment relocation, refurbishment and recommissioning
Parts support
Our ion implanter engineering capabilities
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Ion Source and Beamline
- Source rebuilds and arc chamber servicing
- Beam focus, energy calibration, and drift correction
- Magnet alignment and tuning
- Contamination prevention and vacuum integrity
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End Station and Wafer Handling
- Mechanical assembly and precision alignment
- Electrostatic chuck calibration and replacement
- Wafer handling system setup and testing
- Implant uniformity and dose control
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Vacuum and Sub-Fab Systems
- Pump, throttle valve, and leak check services
- RF generator diagnostics and power supply tuning
- Gas and purge line setup and validation
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Process and Yield Optimisation
- Beam uniformity improvement
- Dose accuracy and repeatability tuning
- Process troubleshooting and parameter optimisation
Why IES?
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Proven track record
We have over 35 years of experience working with ion implanters in fabs and cleanrooms across the globe.
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OEM-trained engineers
We have decades of experience working with major OEM platforms, including Axcelis, Varian, AMAT, SEN, and Nissin.
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Specialist skills matching
We use our Skills Matrix to match you with the most qualified engineers for your equipment, processes and project.
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End-to-end support
We support the entire ion implanter lifecycle, from move in, assembly, alignment, utilities connection and start-up to full production qualification and ongoing optimisation.
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Worldwide support
Our global teams can support your project, wherever in the world you’re based. With field service engineers based in Europe, the US and Asia.
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Real results
Working with our teams guarantees restored uptime, improved beam stability, and higher throughput.
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Rapid response
Never be left waiting. We provide on-site and engineering support to fix any issues as quickly as possible.
Trusted by Infineon, Axcelis and others
We’ve supported both fabs and OEMs across the globe with expert ion implanter engineering services since 1991.
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“IES are reliable, flexible, and knowledgeable of the semiconductor industry, so were the best partner for the installation project.”
- Chief Operating Officer, Plessey Semiconductors
Speak with an Ion Implanter specialist
Request a callback from one of our team or book a site survey for your project.

