ASM International N.V. is a Netherlands-based supplier of wafer processing equipment for the semiconductor industry. The company designs, manufactures and services systems that deposit thin films of materials on silicon wafers during chip fabrication. ASM’s core technologies include atomic layer deposition (ALD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and epitaxy, all of which are critical processes for producing advanced logic and memory devices.
Founded in 1968 by Arthur del Prado and headquartered in Almere, ASM International has grown into a global organization with operations in Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region. The company maintains research and development centers in the Netherlands, the United States, Japan and South Korea, reflecting its commitment to collaborating with leading semiconductor manufacturers on next-generation process technologies.
ASM International’s product portfolio serves key stages of the semiconductor production cycle, from front-end wafer processing to advanced packaging applications. Its systems are used by major foundries and logic chipmakers to achieve tighter process control, higher throughput and better film uniformity at ever-smaller process nodes.
Under the leadership of President and CEO Peter Wennink, ASM International invests in both process innovation and customer support. The company’s global field service network offers installation, maintenance and training services that help semiconductor manufacturers optimize equipment performance and accelerate technology ramp-up.
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