AMAT - Applied Materials Inc /de

Applied Materials, Inc. is a leading global company incorporated in 1967 that specializes in materials engineering. The company provides manufacturing equipment, services, and software primarily to the semiconductor and display industries. Its main offerings are designed to enhance device performance while reducing costs and increasing yield for customers manufacturing semiconductor chips and display technologies. The company operates through three primary segments: Semiconductor Systems, Applied Global Services, and Display and Adjacent Markets.

In the Semiconductor Systems segment, Applied develops and sells equipment used in semiconductor chip fabrication, including patterning systems, metrology, inspection, and packaging technologies. The Applied Global Services segment focuses on optimizing equipment performance and providing support and upgrades to existing systems. The Display and Adjacent Markets segment offers advanced manufacturing solutions for LCD and OLED technologies, which are crucial for consumer electronics. As technology evolves, Applied Materials leverages its comprehensive product portfolio to address complex customer requirements and drive innovation across these segments.