What Aixtron SE does

Aixtron SE is a German-headquartered, publicly traded (Frankfurt Stock Exchange, TecDAX/MDAX) semiconductor capital equipment manufacturer specializing in Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) systems for compound semiconductors (GaN, SiC, AsP, III-V and II-VI materials). Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, the company operates with roughly 700-800 employees globally and holds the position of global market leader in MOCVD technology for compound semiconductors.

The company's core technology platform centers on the proprietary Planetary Reactor with Gas Foil Rotation and the Close Coupled Showerhead, which together enable atomic-layer precision deposition with high run-to-run repeatability at production scale. Its product portfolio spans the G10 platform family (G10-GaN, G10-SiC, G10-AsP) for power electronics and optoelectronics, the AIX G5+ C for GaN-on-Si micro-LED production, and the AIX 2800G4-TM (IC2) for industrial optoelectronic component manufacturing. These systems serve compound semiconductor fabs producing LEDs, laser diodes, photonic integrated circuits, micro-LED displays, and power transistors used in AI data centers, EVs, and renewable energy applications.

Aixtron generates revenue primarily through direct enterprise sales of configured-to-order deposition systems (quote-based, multi-year contracts) plus recurring spare parts, upgrades, and 24/7 service contracts. It sells exclusively through regional direct sales teams covering Europe, the USA, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China, and Singapore. FY2025 revenue was approximately EUR 556.6 million (down ~12% YoY), with FY2026 guidance raised to approximately EUR 560 million; EBIT margin guidance is 17-20% on a ~42% gross margin. Customers include Lumentum, IQE, Applied Optoelectronics, Plessey Semiconductors, Xiamen Changelight, glō-USA, and ROHM Semiconductor, with research clients including Ohio State University and Penn State.

Name

Aixtron SE

Legal name

AIXTRON SE

Website

https://aixtron.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Aixtron SE is a German semiconductor capital equipment manufacturer and global market leader in MOCVD deposition systems for compound semiconductors (GaN, SiC, AsP). It sells configured deposition tools and services directly to compound semiconductor fabs producing LEDs, laser diodes, photonic devices, and power electronics for AI, EV, and renewable energy applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semiconductor Deposition Equipment

NAICS

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Deposition Equipment (CVD/PVD/ALD/Epitaxy) (HDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Epitaxy Materials & Services (Epi Wafers/MBE/MOCVD) (HDAHAGAC)

Keywords

• MOCVD deposition equipment
• Compound semiconductor manufacturing
• GaN epitaxy systems
• SiC power electronics
• LED production equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Herzogenrath

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Semiconductor deposition equipment sales: Aixtron generates the majority of its revenue from selling MOCVD and related deposition equipment systems to compound semiconductor manufacturers. Revenue is generated through direct equipment sales, spare parts, upgrades, and service contracts. The company reported 2025 revenue of approximately EUR 556.6 million and raised its 2026 guidance to approximately EUR 560 million (±30 million). The company operates with an EBIT margin guidance of 17%-20% and gross margin of around 42%.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aixtron SE designs, manufactures, and globally sells Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) systems and related deposition equipment for the compound semiconductor industry. Its portfolio covers planetary reactor and showerhead reactor systems used by LED, laser diode, power electronics, and micro-LED manufacturers for the epitaxial deposition of materials such as GaN, SiC, and AsP on substrates from 2 to 8 inches. Revenue is generated through equipment sales, spare parts, upgrades, and service contracts.

Product overview

AIXTRON SE is a leading provider of deposition equipment for the semiconductor industry, specializing in Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) technology. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of production-scale planetary reactor and showerhead reactor systems for manufacturing compound semiconductors including gallium nitride (GaN), silicon carbide (SiC), and arsenic phosphide (AsP) materials. The product lineup centers on the G10 platform (G10-SiC, G10-GaN, G10-AsP) and AIX G5+ series systems, complemented by the industrial-scale AIX 2800G4-TM. These systems enable customers to produce compound semiconductors used in LEDs, laser diodes, power electronics, micro-LED displays, and optical communication components. The company also provides customer service, 24/7 technical support, upgrades, and spare parts globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• G10-SiC Industrial-scale MOCVD system for silicon carbide (SiC) compound semiconductor deposition based on the warm-wall planetary reactor principle, designed for power electronics applications.
• G10-GaN

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% year-over-year increase in Q1 2026 order intake to EUR 171 million
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ROHM SemiconductorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026ROHM Semiconductor partnered with AIXTRON to establish in-house GaN epitaxy production using AIXTRON's G10-GaN deposition system at ROHM's Hamamatsu plant in Japan. The system will ramp volume production of 8-inch GaN epitaxial wafers for 650V and 100V power device platforms. The collaboration includes process optimization and technology roadmap alignment, enabling ROHM to transition from external foundry manufacturing to vertical integration for its EcoGaN product family. Target markets are AI data center and EV powertrain applications.
• Penn State UniversityminorOthers · 5 June 2026Penn State received $4.3 million through the Midwest Microelectronics Consortium for a new advanced semiconductor research facility featuring Aixtron's deposition system, supporting next-generation semiconductor research.
• Purdue University (with GeChi Compound Semiconductor)minorOthers · 5 June 2026Purdue partnered with Taiwan's GeChi Compound Semiconductor under a five-year MOU to advance SiC crystal growth and wafer development, with potential technology transfer from Aixtron's SiC CVD equipment research.
• Imec (with GlobalFoundries, KLA Corporation, Synopsys, Veeco)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2025Imec launched a 300mm GaN open innovation program as part of its industrial affiliation program, partnering with AIXTRON, GlobalFoundries, KLA Corporation, Synopsys, and Veeco. The program aims to develop 300mm GaN epi growth and process flows for low- and high-voltage power electronics applications, reducing GaN device manufacturing costs through larger 300mm substrates. Full 300mm capabilities expected to be installed in Imec's cleanroom by end of 2025.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Veeco Instruments: Veeco is the closest direct competitor to Aixtron, specializing in MOCVD and CVD deposition equipment for compound semiconductors (LEDs, power electronics, photonics). Both companies participate in Imec's 300mm GaN program and compete for the same compound-semiconductor-manufacturer customers.

Broad incumbents

• ASM International: ASM International is a leading supplier of atomic layer deposition (ALD), epitaxy, and CVD equipment to the semiconductor industry. While Aixtron leads in MOCVD, ASM's epitaxy and ALD technologies overlap in power electronics and advanced node applications, making it a relevant incumbent peer.
• Lam Research: Lam Research is a leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer focused on deposition and etch, primarily serving silicon logic, memory, and foundry customers. Although it does not specialize in compound semiconductor MOCVD like Aixtron, its deposition technology portfolio overlaps in adjacent applications such as advanced packaging and specialty deposition.
• ULVAC: ULVAC is a Japanese vacuum and deposition equipment manufacturer with a strong installed base in compound semiconductor, display, and LED manufacturing. Its CVD, sputtering, and vacuum processing tools overlap with Aixtron's MOCVD portfolio for several end markets including GaN, SiC, and micro-LED.
• Tokyo Electron (TEL): Tokyo Electron is one of the largest Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers, with a broad portfolio spanning deposition, etch, lithography, and cleaning. TEL competes broadly with Aixtron for compound semiconductor deposition tool share, particularly among Japanese and Asian customers.
• Oxford Instruments: Oxford Instruments provides specialized deposition, etch, and analytical tools for compound semiconductor and nanotechnology research and production. Its plasma deposition and etching systems overlap with Aixtron's MOCVD portfolio in research and specialty compound semiconductor manufacturing.
• Applied Materials: Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fab equipment company globally, offering deposition (CVD/PVD/ALD), etch, and inspection tools across silicon and adjacent compound semiconductor applications. While Aixtron specializes in compound semiconductor MOCVD, Applied's broad portfolio makes it a competitive incumbent as customers standardize equipment vendors.

Emerging players

• Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC): AMEC is a leading Chinese semiconductor equipment company specializing in etch and CVD/deposition tools, with growing presence in compound semiconductor applications. While Aixtron remains the technology leader in MOCVD, AMEC's state-backed scaling makes it a credible emerging competitor for Chinese customers.
• CVD Equipment Corporation: CVD Equipment Corporation is a smaller US-based manufacturer of CVD and related deposition systems serving research institutions and niche production applications. While much smaller than Aixtron, it competes in select R&D and specialty compound semiconductor deposition segments.

Regional players

• NAURA Technology Group: NAURA is one of China's largest semiconductor equipment manufacturers, offering deposition, etch, and thermal processing tools with strong domestic Chinese customer support. It competes with Aixtron primarily in China-based compound semiconductor fabs and is a key beneficiary of state-driven Chinese equipment localization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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