Founded in 1980, Lam Research Corporation designs, manufactures, and services semiconductor processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. The company's operations are divided into systems manufacturing and its Customer Support Business Group (CSBG), which provides spare parts, upgrades, and technical services. Lam Research holds a leading market position in etching and deposition technologies, which are critical for producing high-density memory devices like NAND and DRAM, as well as advanced logic chips. The company serves a global customer base, with significant revenue generated from semiconductor manufacturers in Taiwan, South Korea, China, Japan, and the United States. Its focus on atomic-scale engineering innovation supports the continuous miniaturization and performance enhancement of semiconductor devices.