Ion Beam Services

What Ion Beam Services does

Ion Beam Services (IBS), founded in 1987 in Greasque, France and headquartered in Peynier, is a privately held specialty semiconductor equipment manufacturer and ion implantation foundry services provider. The company is the only operator offering both outsourced implantation services and proprietary equipment manufacturing, addressing advanced semiconductor, SiC power electronics, compound semiconductor (GaN, GaAs, InP), photovoltaic, and sensor applications. Its product portfolio centers on three equipment lines: PULSION® plasma immersion ion implantation systems (with PULSION HP for sub-10nm, PULSION Nano for R&D, and PULSION SOLAR variants), IMC™ medium current implanters, and FLEXion 200/400 beam line implanters optimized for SiC and compound semiconductors, supplemented by foundry services from two European sites, spare parts, retrofits for Varian/Axcelis/Applied Materials tools, and field service.

IBS generates revenue through capital equipment sales, foundry/contract implantation services, and a recurring aftermarket stream of spare parts, upgrades, and field service, all delivered through direct enterprise sales supported by offices in France, the UK, the US, and Singapore. The customer base is diversified across government research institutes (CEA-LETI, IMEC, NDL, INES, Semi-Conductor Laboratory India), universities, and specialty manufacturers. The company holds ISO 9001-2015 certification across all business units and operates with a headcount of 51-100.

In November 2024, IBS was acquired by Ardian Semiconductor, a private equity platform formed between Ardian and Silian Partners, and appointed Dr. Olivier Vatel as CEO in January 2025 to lead scale-up. IBS executed its first strategic acquisition of electrostatic chuck specialist C-Click in December 2025, signaling a shift toward vertical integration and platform consolidation under PE ownership.

Name

Ion Beam Services

Legal name

ION BEAM SERVICES

Website

https://ion-beam-services.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ion Beam Services (IBS) is a French privately held specialty semiconductor equipment maker and ion implantation foundry services provider, offering PULSION PIII, IMC, and FLEXion implanters alongside foundry and aftermarket services to semiconductor, SiC power electronics, compound semiconductor, and solar manufacturers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semiconductor Capital Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Ion Implantation & Doping Equipment (HDAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Ion implantation equipment
• Semiconductor manufacturing tools
• Plasma immersion implantation
• Ion implantation services
• Silicon carbide processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Peynier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ion Implanter Equipment Sales: Manufacturing and selling new ion implantation equipment including PULSION, IMC, and FLEXion product lines. Equipment sales to semiconductor manufacturers globally.
2. Ion Implantation Foundry Services: Providing ion implantation services for production and R&D from two facilities in France and UK. Services include beamline implantation, plasma immersion ion implant, SiC implantation, and process development.
3. Spare Parts Supply: Supplying both original and reverse-engineered spare parts for all common makes and models of ion implanters, offering cost-effective alternatives to OEM parts.
4. Equipment Upgrades and Retrofits: Providing retrofits and upgrades for Varian, Axcelis, and Applied Materials implanters, including productivity improvements and cost savings.
5. Field Service and Maintenance: On-site support programs with customized packages for on-call labour and parts management, equipment installation, and qualification services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ion Beam Services (IBS) manufactures ion implantation equipment and provides ion implantation foundry services for the semiconductor industry. Its product portfolio centers on three equipment lines—PULSION plasma immersion ion implanters (including Nano, HP, and SOLAR variants), IMC medium-current implanters, and FLEXion 200/400 beam line implanters—while also offering outsourced implantation services and equipment upgrades/retrofits for Varian, Axcelis, and Applied Materials systems.

Product overview

Ion Beam Services (IBS) is a semiconductor equipment company offering a comprehensive portfolio of ion implantation solutions. The core product portfolio centers on three main equipment lines: PULSION® plasma immersion ion implantation systems (including PULSION Nano, PULSION HP, and PULSION SOLAR variants), IMC™ medium current implanters, and FLEXion 200/400 beam line implanters. IBS is unique as the only company offering both outsourced ion implantation foundry services and state-of-the-art equipment manufacturing. The company operates from four global locations (France, Scotland, Singapore, USA) and provides comprehensive services including foundry/implant services, equipment maintenance, spare parts supply, retrofits, and upgrades for legacy equipment from Varian, Axcelis, and Applied Materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PULSION®: Plasma immersion ion implantation system for microelectronics processing and materials engineering, offering simultaneous implantation, ultra low energy (down to 30 eV), conformal 3D implantation, and hot implantation capabilities
• FLEXion
• IMC™

Products and services

• PULSION Plasma immersion ion implantation (PIII) system offering simultaneous implantation of the full wafer, ultra low energy (down to 30 eV) with no risk of energy contamination, conformal 3D implantation, and hot implantation capabilities. Designed for 3D doping (FinFET, DTI, pillars), material modification for stress engineering and contact improvement, and power device applications including SiC.
• IMC Medium current production implanter for RF and power devices, sensors, and opto-electronics manufacturing on Si, SiC, GaAs, GaN, LiTaO3, HgCdTe, LiNbO3, and InP substrates. Offers implants up to 800 keV with intense current and stable Al beam for SiC device manufacturing.
• FLEXion 200/400 Family of implanters designed for compound semiconductors and SiC components, avoiding the costly complexity of a 300mm Si machine downgraded for SiC. Features high beam current, extended ion source life (>300 hrs), enhanced single or multi-charged Al beam generation, high resolution analyzer magnet, and 650°C fast temperature ramp-up/ramp-down platen for SiC processing.
• PULSION Nano R&D-focused plasma immersion ion implantation tool for next generation semiconductor device development including ultra low energy doping and surface modification for 3D structures.
• PULSION HP High-performance plasma immersion ion implantation system for 300mm wafers, meeting sub-10nm requirements for advanced logic and memory applications.
• PULSION SOLAR Plasma immersion ion implantation tool specifically designed for solar cell manufacturing applications including TOPCON, IBC, and HJT solar cells as well as cut cells used in advanced modules.
• Foundry Services Ion implantation foundry services from two production facilities in France and UK. Offers beamline implantation services for production and R&D, plasma immersion ion implant services (PIII), SiC implantation up to 600°C, and support for wafers from 2" to 12" diameter substrates.
• Equipment Services Comprehensive equipment maintenance including spare parts supply, equipment upgrades and retrofits for Varian, Axcelis, and Applied Materials implanter models. Offers refurbished legacy products, equipment installation, and on-site field service support.
• Spare Parts Supply Cost-effective solution for maintaining semiconductor equipment with both original parts and reverse engineered parts for all common makes and models of Ion Implanters, manufactured to the same tolerances as original OEM parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• PULSION HP meets sub-10nm semiconductor requirements for advanced logic and memory devices
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• C-ClickcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2025IBS acquired C-Click, a specialized developer of electrostatic chuck (e-chuck) technologies, as its first strategic acquisition. This acquisition strengthens IBS's electrostatic chuck technology capabilities for its implantation platforms, enabling faster development of differentiated high-performance solutions. Mathieu Bourgarit, CEO of C-Click, joined IBS to strengthen R&D team efforts.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ion Technology (SHI): Japanese ion implanter manufacturer (formerly SEN; SHI Ion Technology) producing medium-current, high-current, and high-energy systems — directly comparable product portfolio to IBS's IMC and FLEXion lines, particularly for Asian fabs.
• High Voltage Engineering Europa: Dutch ion beam technology company producing particle accelerators and ion implanters for semiconductor and research applications. Closely comparable European-based ion-beam equipment peer.
• Nissin Ion Equipment: Japanese ion implanter manufacturer spun off from Nissin Electric, producing beamline ion implanters for advanced-node logic and memory. Comparable direct competitor in the same product category as IBS.
• Axcelis Technologies: Pure-play ion implantation equipment manufacturer serving semiconductor fabs globally with Purion product lines. Most directly comparable peer to IBS, though operating at materially larger scale across commercial IDM/foundry accounts.

Broad incumbents

• Veeco Instruments: U.S. semiconductor equipment manufacturer with ion beam etch and deposition systems (e.g., NEXTSource Ion Beam Sources) used in compound semiconductor processing — an adjacent competitor in ion-beam-driven processes.
• Applied Materials (Varian Semiconductor Equipment): Through its Varian acquisition, Applied Materials is the global ion-implantation market leader and the dominant competitor IBS faces across advanced-node and specialty semiconductor accounts.
• ULVAC: Japanese broad-line semiconductor equipment manufacturer offering ion implantation systems alongside deposition, etch, and other vacuum-process tools. Comparable on ion implantation but operates much more broadly.

Emerging players

• Ionoptika: UK-based developer of focused ion beam (FIB) and time-of-flight SIMS instrumentation, sharing IBS's Bathgate-area UK semiconductor equipment cluster and adjacent ion-beam technology base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ion-beam-services

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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