Veeco Instruments (NASDAQ:VECO) is a global provider of precision semiconductor and related process equipment, specializing in advanced materials deposition and etch technologies. The company’s product portfolio spans molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), metal‐organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD), atomic layer deposition (ALD), ion beam deposition, and plasma etch systems, enabling the fabrication of optoelectronic devices, power electronics, advanced packaging interconnects and research applications. These solutions support high‐performance LED lighting, gallium nitride (GaN) RF power amplifiers for wireless infrastructure, and compound semiconductor wafers used in 5G, electric vehicles and data centers.
Headquartered in Plainview, New York, Veeco maintains a broad international footprint, with engineering centers, manufacturing facilities and service operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The company’s equipment is deployed at leading semiconductor, photonics and research laboratories in Taiwan, Korea, China, Japan and the United States, where it underpins critical device nodes and emerging technologies. Veeco’s global service network offers installation, training, process development and aftermarket support to maximize uptime and yield for its high‐precision tools.
With roots dating back to the mid‐20th century, Veeco has evolved through organic innovation and strategic acquisitions to diversify into new markets such as advanced packaging lithography and thin‐film metrology. The company’s leadership team, led by President and Chief Executive Officer John R. Peeler, emphasizes continuous product development, customer collaboration and operational excellence. Veeco’s research partnerships with universities, government laboratories and industry consortia drive next‐generation process modules and materials solutions, positioning the company to address growing demand for energy‐efficient and high‐speed semiconductor devices.
