Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT)

Overview

Applied Materials, Inc. is a leading provider in the manufacturing equipment, services, and software sector for the semiconductor, display, and related industries. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company has carved a niche for itself by offering a broad range of products and services that cater to the needs of the semiconductor and display manufacturing sectors. Applied Materials operates globally, with significant presences in the United States, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Europe. The company’s operations are segmented into three main divisions: Semiconductor Systems, Applied Global Services, and Display and Adjacent Markets, each focusing on specific needs of its diverse client base.

Products and Services

• Semiconductor Systems

  This segment is focused on the development, manufacture, and sale of a variety of manufacturing equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips or integrated circuits. Technologies offered include:

  • Epitaxy
  • Ion Implantation
  • Oxidation/Nitridation
  • Rapid Thermal Processing
  • Physical Vapor Deposition
  • Chemical Vapor Deposition
  • Chemical Mechanical Planarization
  • Electrochemical Deposition
  • Atomic Layer Deposition
  • Etching
  • Selective Deposition and Removal
  • Metrology and Inspection Tools
• Applied Global Services

  This segment delivers integrated solutions aimed at optimizing equipment and fabrication performance and productivity. Services include:

  • Spares and Upgrades
  • Service Solutions
  • Remanufactured Earlier Generation Equipment
  • Factory Automation Software

  These services and products are designed for semiconductor, display, and other product manufacturers, emphasizing efficiency and reliability.

• Display and Adjacent Markets

  Applied Materials' expertise extends into the display sector, offering products for the manufacture of:

  • Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs)
  • Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs)
  • Other advanced display technologies

  These products are vital for TVs, monitors, laptops, personal computers, electronic tablets, smartphones, and other consumer-oriented devices. The segment focuses on providing cutting-edge technologies to keep pace with the evolving demand for better and more efficient display technologies.