Aixtron SE
Aixtron SE is a German technology company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of deposition equipment for the semiconductor industry. Its products are primarily used to produce compound semiconductors, which are essential components for LEDs, power electronics, and data communication systems.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Germany
HQ City
Herzogenrath
Founded
1983
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Tax Domicile
DE
Ultimate Parent
Aixtron SE
GDPR Status
compliant
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
Aixtron publishes a Supplier Code of Conduct and sustainability reports in accordance with German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG).
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
ISO 9001, ISO 14001
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1983
Company founding
Aixtron was founded as a spin-off from the RWTH Aachen University.
1997
IPO
The company went public and was listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
2017
Acquisition attempt
A takeover bid by a Chinese investment fund was blocked by the US government on national security grounds.