Founded in 1967, Applied Materials, Inc. is a leading American semiconductor equipment company and a Delaware corporation headquartered in Santa Clara, California, U.S.A. The company develops materials engineering solutions used in the manufacture of semiconductors and related electronic components, supporting critical stages of chip production through equipment, services, software, process technologies, advanced packaging, metrology, and inspection. Applied Materials operates through two principal reportable segments, Semiconductor Systems and Applied Global Services, serving semiconductor manufacturers worldwide and addressing major technology trends such as artificial intelligence, data centers, smart devices, robotics, and electric and autonomous vehicles. As of October 26, 2025, the company employed approximately 36,500 regular full-time employees across 25 countries. For the fiscal year ended October 26, 2025, Applied Materials reported net revenue of USD 28.37 billion, including USD 20.80 billion from Semiconductor Systems and USD 6.39 billion from Applied Global Services, underscoring its position as one of the world’s most important providers of semiconductor manufacturing technology.
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