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Our technology enables precision deposition of thin films in various steps in the fabrication of semiconductor chips, helping our customers build the most advanced chips used in the electronics systems throughout society.

To advance our mission of providing our customers with the most advanced, cost-effective, and reliable products, service, and global support network in the semiconductor industry and beyond, in 2017 we continued to develop the three key elements of our strategy:

Innovative strength

Our innovative strength is what differentiates us in the marketplace, creates growth opportunities for our employees, and continues to be the cornerstone of our strategy.

Leadership in deposition

We create value through our advanced thin film deposition technologies, which help leading semiconductor and technology industry partners to deliver the world of tomorrow through advanced chips. Our focus areas include high-k metal gate, advanced FinFET transistors, dielectric spacers for multiple patterning, and a number of other technologies.

Operational excellence

We aim to provide our customers with dependable, leading-edge products and services at a consistent quality level, providing the best cost of ownership. To help achieve this, we continue to optimize our manufacturing and global sourcing processes, including the migration to common product platforms.