AMAT

Applied Materials, Inc. designs, manufactures and services equipment, software and materials used to produce semiconductor chips and advanced displays, including deposition, etching, ion‑implantation and inspection tools. The company operates in the semiconductor manufacturing equipment sector, which supplies the essential “picks‑and‑shovels” for the global chip industry, and also serves the LCD and OLED display markets. It is one of the largest providers worldwide, holding a leading market share across key equipment categories and maintaining a broad installed‑base that generates recurring service revenue. Its business model combines high‑value tool sales with aftermarket services, positioning it as a critical infrastructure supplier for foundries and display manufacturers.