Rank: 14 (Previous rank: 44)
Employees: 1,627
Headquarters: Gloucester, MA
Sector(s): Electronics
Why it's hot: The semiconductor equipment maker uses an ion-blasting technology that's increasingly popular with chipmakers. Sales were strong worldwide.
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