About Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)

Company Description:

Applied Materials, Inc. is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. The company's expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Applied Materials operates in two primary segments: Semiconductor Systems and Applied Global Services.

Founded on November 10, 1967, by Michael A. McNeilly and others, Applied Materials is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, United States.

Main Product(s):

Applied Materials provides equipment, services, and software for the manufacture of semiconductor chips, flat panel displays, solar photovoltaic cells, flexible electronics, and energy-efficient glass.

Short History of Applied Materials, Inc:

• November 1967 – Founded by Michael A. McNeilly and others.
• 1972 – The company went public and was listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
• 1980s – Expanded into the semiconductor equipment business.
• 2000s – Diversified into providing equipment for flat panel displays and solar products.
• 2013 – Announced a merger with Tokyo Electron, which was later called off.
• 2020 – Applied Materials announced significant advancements in semiconductor technology.