Applied Materials Japan, Inc.

Applied Materials, Inc. is the undisputed global leader in materials engineering solutions, providing the fundamental manufacturing equipment and technologies used to produce virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company has played a pivotal role in the Silicon Valley technology boom and continues to drive the digital revolution globally. From everyday devices like smartphones and personal computers to cutting-edge applications in Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, and big data analytics, our advanced manufacturing systems make the innovations of tomorrow possible today.

At the core of our business is the unique ability to modify materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of innovative technologies, including deposition, etching, rapid thermal processing, and advanced metrology and inspection systems. To maintain our technological edge and continue shaping the future of the industry, we consistently invest heavily in research and development. Recently, we announced the establishment of the groundbreaking EPIC Center in Silicon Valley, which represents a historic investment designed to dramatically accelerate the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing processes through enhanced collaboration with industry partners, researchers, and academic institutions.

Applied Materials Japan, Inc., our dedicated Japanese subsidiary, was established in October 1979 to bring these world-class solutions directly to one of the most vital markets in the global electronics industry. Headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, the Japanese subsidiary operates a robust network of branch offices and service centers across the country, including major operational hubs in Osaka and Kawasaki. We provide domestic clients—ranging from top-tier semiconductor manufacturers to leading electronic component creators—with localized, high-quality support encompassing equipment design, manufacturing, sales, and comprehensive post-sales maintenance services.

Furthermore, Applied Materials Japan is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility and actively contributes to local communities. We engage in various environmental, educational, and social initiatives, such as programming education support, local cleanup campaigns, and food drives. By fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where visionaries, engineers, and scientists can collaborate with mutual trust, we empower our employees to achieve outstanding results. As the semiconductor industry continues to expand to meet the growing demands of our modern world, Applied Materials remains steadfast in its mission to make possible the technologies that shape the future.