Stony Brook University Orders Two PVT150 Systems from CVD Equipment for Silicon Carbide Crystal Growth Center

CVD Equipment Corp has received an order for two PVT150 physical vapor transport systems from Stony Brook University for their onsemi Silicon Carbide Crystal Growth Center. The systems will enable university faculty and students to conduct research on silicon carbide crystal growth and other wide-bandgap materials critical to improving energy efficiency in power semiconductors. CVD Equipment Corp is also developing a 200mm silicon carbide crystal growth process using its PVT200 systems to meet the demands of the high-power electronics industry.

CVD Equipment Corporation (NASDAQ: CVV) has received an order for two PVT150 Physical Vapor Transport Systems from Stony Brook University (SBU) for their newly established "onsemi Silicon Carbide Crystal Growth Center." The systems will enable university faculty and students to conduct research on silicon carbide crystal growth and other wide-bandgap materials, which are critical for improving energy efficiency in power semiconductors, according to a Yahoo Finance report.

The order, which will initially be installed at CVD Equipment’s headquarters in Central Islip, New York, signifies the growing demand for advanced semiconductor technologies. The PVT150 systems are designed for the intricate process of growing silicon carbide crystals, which are essential for creating high-quality SiC boules used in power semiconductors. The collaboration with SBU aims to advance the science of SiC crystal growth and explore other wide band gap materials, as noted in an Investing.com article.

CVD Equipment Corp is also developing a 200mm silicon carbide crystal growth process using its PVT200 systems to meet the demands of the high-power electronics industry. The company's PVT reactor design allows for precise process and temperature control, enabling run-to-run repeatability and system-to-system matching. This capability is crucial for the production of high-quality semiconductor materials required for AI and electrification technologies, according to a FinancialContent article.

The order from SBU is a significant milestone for CVD Equipment Corp, underscoring the company's role in the growing market for high-performance semiconductor materials. Despite recent financial challenges, including a decline in Q2 2025 revenue and a net loss of $1.1 million, the company remains focused on strategic growth areas such as aerospace and electric vehicle battery materials, as reported by Investing.com.