# Veeco Instruments and Axcelis Technologies merge

Veeco Instruments and Axcelis Technologies merged to form a leading semiconductor equipment company.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-02-01
- Where: United States
- Status: completed
- Products: semiconductor equipment
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Axcelis Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/15147.md) (partner)
- [Veeco Instruments](https://endata.com/companies/15148.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [epic-photonics.com](https://epic-photonics.com/news-media/february-2026-mergers-acquisitions-and-investment-highlights/), 2026-03-04: "The lone merger for this month is between Veeco Instruments (USA) and Axcelis Technologies (USA) which joined forces to form a leading semiconductor equipment company."

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