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Applied Materials

American corporation supplying equipment for semiconductor chips

Applied Materials, Inc. is a leading American corporation providing equipment, services, and software for semiconductor chip manufacturing. It also offers products for flat panel displays, solar products, and coatings for various applications. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, it is the second largest semiconductor equipment supplier globally.

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Timeline

Applied Materials Founded

Applied Materials, Inc. was founded on November 10, 1967 with seed money from local investors.

Applied Materials goes public

In 1972, Applied Materials became a publicly traded company, allowing for more investment and growth opportunities.

Acquisition of Galamar Industries

In 1974, Applied Materials acquired Galamar Industries, a manufacturer of silicon wafers.

Sales Drop Due to Semiconductor Industry Recession

In 1975, Applied Materials faced a 45 percent drop in sales due to a severe recession in the semiconductor industry.

James C. Morgan becomes CEO of Applied Materials

James C. Morgan took over as CEO of Applied Materials in 1976 and refocused the company on its core business of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Acquisition of Lintott Engineering Division

In 1979, Applied Materials acquired the ion implantation division of Lintott Engineering, Ltd. under James C. Morgan's guidance.

Financial Recovery and Sales Milestone

By 1983, Applied Materials achieved financial health with sales breaking the $100 million mark.

Applied Materials opens technology center in Japan and service center in China

In 1984, Applied Materials became the first U.S. semiconductor equipment manufacturer to establish a technology center in Japan and a service center in China, expanding its global presence.

Introduction of Applied Materials' Precision 5000

In 1987, Applied Materials introduced the Precision 5000, a chemical vapor deposition machine that revolutionized semiconductor manufacturing by incorporating diverse processes into a single machine.

Settlement of lawsuit by Applied Materials

In 1992, Applied Materials settled a lawsuit with former employees regarding complaints about courses taught by Applied Scholastics.

Revenue Hits $1 Billion

In 1993, Applied Materials became the first company in the semiconductor equipment industry to reach $1 billion in revenues.

Acquisition of Opal Technologies and Orbot Instruments

In November 1996, Applied Materials acquired Opal Technologies and Orbot Instruments, enhancing its capabilities in semiconductor manufacturing inspection systems.

Acquisition of Etec Systems, Inc.

In 2000, Applied Materials acquired Etec Systems, Inc., further expanding its portfolio of semiconductor manufacturing technologies.

Acquisition of Oramir Semiconductor Equipment Ltd.

On June 27, 2001, Applied Materials acquired Oramir Semiconductor Equipment Ltd., a company specializing in laser cleaning technologies for semiconductor wafers.

On October 12, 2004, Boris Lipkin was involved in an event.

Test Panel: D. Edenfeld

On March 29, 2005, a test panel featuring D. Edenfeld was conducted.

The Early Days of Applied Materials

Dan Maydan discusses the transformation of Applied Materials into a technology company during its early days.

Dan Maydan's Tips on Running a Technology Company

Dan Maydan shares his insights on how to be successful in running a technology company in the lessons learned section.

Lessons Learned at Applied Materials

Dan Maydan discusses the early days of turning Applied Materials into a technology company, building it into a multi-billion dollar, multi-product company, and shares tips on running a successful technology company. He reveals strategies for entering a market successfully and a three-step method for product introduction.

Applied Materials Entry into Solar Manufacturing Equipment Business

In 2006, Applied Materials announced it was entering the solar manufacturing equipment business and acquired Applied Films, a glass coating and web coating business.

Applied Material's Precision 5000 Impact on Tool Architecture

Applied Material's Precision 5000 revolutionized tool architecture by reducing development costs and accelerating the introduction of new process technology to the market.

Applied Materials Growth Story by Dan Maydan

Dan Maydan discusses how Applied Materials evolved into a multi-billion dollar, multi-product company.

Purchase of Baccini

In January 2008, Applied Materials purchased Baccini, an Italian company known for its tools used in manufacturing solar cells.

Acquisition of Semitool Inc.

In December 2009, Applied Materials acquired Semitool Inc., strengthening its position in semiconductor processing equipment.

Acquisition of Varian Semiconductor

In May 2011, Applied Materials announced the acquisition of Varian Semiconductor, further consolidating its presence in the semiconductor industry.

Planned merger with Tokyo Electron

On September 24, 2013, Applied Materials revealed its intention to merge with Tokyo Electron, aiming to create the world's largest supplier of semiconductor processing equipment under the name Eteris.

Exit from solar wafer sawing and solar ion implantation businesses

In 2015, Applied Materials made strategic decisions to exit the solar wafer sawing and solar ion implantation businesses, focusing on other core areas.

Applied Materials Market Capitalization

In November 2018, Applied Materials' market capitalization was valued at over US$36.6 billion.

Applied Materials Acquisition of Kokusai

In 2019, Applied Materials agreed to buy semiconductor manufacturer Kokusai for $2.2 billion.

Applied Materials enabling semiconductor innovation

Applied Materials is enabling improvements in power, performance, area, cost, and time-to-market of semiconductor devices through innovative technologies and leadership in process technology.

Applied Materials' Impact on Semiconductor Industry

Applied Materials has been instrumental in shaping the semiconductor industry for over 55 years. Their innovations and products have laid the groundwork for technological progress in this field.

Under criminal investigation by the United States Department of Justice

In November 2023, Applied Materials was reported to be under criminal investigation by the United States Department of Justice for alleged violations related to equipment routing to Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation via South Korea.

Applied Materials Stock Reaches All-Time High Closing Price

On April 11, 2024, Applied Materials stock achieved its highest closing price of 212.98, marking a significant milestone for the company.

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Applied Materials

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