Applied Materials is a leading provider of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display manufacturing industries. The company specializes in a range of technologies that enable the fabrication of advanced materials and components, crucial for powering devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. Through its innovative solutions, Applied Materials helps manufacturers improve their production processes, enhance the performance of their products, and drive advancements in electronics, renewable energy, and other high-tech sectors. The company's commitment to research and development positions it at the forefront of the ever-evolving landscape of materials engineering and chip manufacturing. Read More
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced the recipients of Supplier Excellence Awards for contributions made to Applied’s business over the past year. The awards reflect outstanding technical and operational performance in areas including quality, service, sustainability, lead time, delivery, cost and responsiveness.
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Applied Materials closed the fourth quarter with better-than-expected results, as the market responded positively to strength in its AI, foundry-logic, and memory segments. Management attributed these results to ongoing customer investment in advanced node transitions and 3D scaling, as well as operational execution in supply chain and cost controls. CEO Gary Dickerson highlighted that “customers continue to accelerate node migrations and new 3D scaling approaches,” expanding opportunities for Applied Materials’ materials engineering portfolio. Investments in research and development and capacity expansion also supported the quarter’s outcomes.
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