Applied Materials is the global leader in nanomanufacturing technology solutions for the electronics industry with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment, services and software products. Applied Materials applies nanomanufacturing technology to improve the way people live. Because the company measures its value as a global citizen, in part, by its efforts to make a positive social contribution in communities where it does business, Applied Materials commits one percent of pre-tax income to support charitable organizations and initiatives focused on education, civic development and arts & culture.