KLA Corporation (KLAC)

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https://www.kla.com

KLA Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets process control, process-enabling, and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nano-electronics industries worldwide. The company specializes in inspection, metrology, and data analytics products that detect defects, verify precise measurements on semiconductor wafers during research, development, and high-volume manufacturing. It operates through key segments including Semiconductor Process Control, which offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services; Specialty Semiconductor Process; and PCB, Display, and Component Inspection. KLA Corporation also provides exposure to etch and deposition within the wafer fabrication equipment market. Serving major chipmakers, it plays a critical role in enhancing manufacturing yields and quality for advanced electronics production. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, KLA Corporation maintains a dominant position in the process control segment of the semiconductor industry.