ASM International N.V., together with its subsidiary companies, operates internationally, focusing on the design, production, sales, and maintenance of cutting-edge equipment and specialized materials vital for creating semiconductor devices. Their global presence extends across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company's core offerings include advanced wafer processing deposition systems. These sophisticated systems are engineered for critical applications such as single-wafer atomic layer deposition (ALD), plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD), epitaxy, and batch diffusion/furnace processes. In addition to equipment, ASM International N.V. provides essential spare parts and comprehensive technical support services. Essentially, their technology plays a crucial role in the intricate fabrication steps where silicon wafers are precisely layered to form semiconductor devices. Their clientele primarily consists of manufacturers specializing in semiconductor devices and integrated circuits. Established in 1968, the company, formerly known as Advanced Semiconductor Materials International NV, maintains its headquarters in Almere, the Netherlands.