Founded in 1980, Lam Research Corporation is a major supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the world's semiconductor industry. The Company's innovative etch technologies empower customers to build the world's highest─performing integrated circuits. Lam's etch systems shape the microscopic conductive and dielectric layers into circuits that define a chip's final use and function. The Company also offers a next─generation wafer cleaning solution, which employs proprietary technology and can be used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process. Headquartered in Fremont, California, Lam maintains a network of facilities throughout the United States, Asia, and Europe to meet the complex and changing needs of its global customer base.