Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) is a global supplier of equipment, services and software used to manufacture semiconductor chips, flat-panel displays and other advanced electronic products. Its technologies help customers build and enhance materials at the nanoscale, supporting processes such as deposition, etching, inspection, metrology and packaging.
The company’s offerings include semiconductor manufacturing systems, process-control and inspection equipment, and services designed to improve the performance, productivity and longevity of production equipment. Applied Materials also serves display manufacturers and provides solutions for technologies used in televisions, monitors, mobile devices and other consumer electronics.
Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Applied Materials serves customers across major electronics-manufacturing regions, including North America, Asia, Europe and other international markets. Its business is organized around semiconductor equipment and services, display and adjacent markets, and related customer support operations.
Gary E. Dickerson serves as Applied Materials’ president and chief executive officer. The company’s products and services are used by semiconductor and display manufacturers worldwide as they develop and produce increasingly advanced electronic devices.
