Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) is a global supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. Founded in 1980 by David K. Lam and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company develops and manufactures systems used in multiple stages of semiconductor device production, including thin film deposition, plasma etch, wafer cleaning and related process modules and automation.
Lam’s product portfolio covers core process technologies employed by logic and memory manufacturers, with equipment designed to support advanced-node patterning, 3D NAND and other emerging device architectures. In addition to hardware, the company provides software, spare parts, service, and process support intended to optimize tool performance and yield across customers’ fabrication operations.
The company serves semiconductor manufacturers worldwide and maintains engineering, manufacturing and support operations across major semiconductor markets to align closely with foundries, memory producers and integrated device manufacturers. Its global footprint enables collaboration on process integration and technology roadmaps in regions with high chip production and R&D activity.
Led by an executive team based in the United States, Lam Research emphasizes research and development, customer collaboration and equipment productivity as it supports the industry’s transition to more advanced and higher-density devices. The company is positioned as a key equipment supplier for companies pursuing scaling and complexity in modern semiconductor manufacturing.