KLAC

KLA Corporation designs and manufactures advanced process‑control, inspection and metrology systems that enable semiconductor manufacturers to monitor wafer, reticle and advanced‑packaging production and improve yield. It operates in the semiconductor equipment sector, supplying both hardware and software solutions that are critical to the fabrication of increasingly complex chips. The company is a leading provider in this niche, holding a sizable market share and serving major foundries such as TSMC and Samsung, while also offering inspection tools for printed‑circuit‑board, display and component markets. Its business model combines the sale of sophisticated equipment with ongoing software, data‑analytics and service offerings that support customers throughout the product lifecycle.