Global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor and display industries.
Applied Materials, Inc. is a leading provider of manufacturing equipment, services, and software essential for the semiconductor, display, and related industries. The company operates through three core segments: Semiconductor Systems, Applied Global Services, and Display and Adjacent Markets. The Semiconductor Systems segment specializes in developing and manufacturing a wide array of equipment crucial for fabricating semiconductor chips and integrated circuits. These technologies include epitaxy, ion implantation, rapid thermal processing, chemical vapor deposition, and various metrology and inspection tools.
Applied Global Services offers integrated solutions designed to enhance equipment and factory performance across semiconductor, display, and other industries. Services provided include spares, upgrades, remanufactured equipment, and factory automation software, optimizing operational efficiency and productivity. The Display and Adjacent Markets segment focuses on delivering advanced manufacturing solutions for liquid crystal displays (LCDs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other display technologies used in consumer electronics such as TVs, monitors, laptops, and smartphones.
Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Applied Materials continues to innovate and set industry standards in semiconductor manufacturing and display technologies. With a global presence spanning the United States, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Europe, the company is committed to advancing technology and providing cutting-edge solutions that drive progress and efficiency in the electronics manufacturing sector.