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Employee Benefit Plans - Defined Contribution Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Defined Contribution Plan |  |  |
Employer contributed by eligible participants | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00%
Pre-tax compensation contributed | 6.00% |  |
Defined contribution plan expenses | $ 3.4 | $ 2.7 | $ 2.2
Regular employees |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan |  |  |
Maximum contribution per employee under the Axcelis Long-Term Investment Plan (as a percent) | 35.00% |  |
Highly compensated employees |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan |  |  |
Maximum contribution per employee under the Axcelis Long-Term Investment Plan (as a percent) | 16.00% |  |

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