# EpiWorld expands SiC wafer capacity with new AIXTRON tool in Xiamen

EpiWorld International Co., Ltd has received an AIX G5 WW C system from AIXTRON for its cleanroom facilities in Xiamen, China, to expand production capacity for silicon carbide epitaxial wafers. Annual capacity will increase to 60,000 wafers in 2019, with a new 18,000 sqm facility designed for up to 400,000 wafers annually.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2019-11-07
- Where: Xiamen, China, China
- Starts operating: Q3 2019
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 60,000 wafers per year (2019), up to 400,000 wafers per year (future)
- Products: silicon carbide epitaxial wafers
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [EpiWorld International](https://endata.com/companies/43164.md)
- [AIXTRON SE](https://endata.com/companies/26924.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [aixtron.com](https://www.aixtron.com/en/investors/EpiWorld%20accelerates%20Commercialization%20of%20SiC%20Devices%20with%20new%20AIXTRON%20Tool_n1366), 2019-11-07: "With this new addition, our annual capacity will be increased to 60,000 wafers in 2019."

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