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Lam Research
Makes wafer-fabrication equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing.
Makes wafer-fabrication equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing.
Its etch and deposition tools are essential steps in fabricating the advanced logic and memory chips used in AI systems.
Sells wafer-fabrication equipment and services to semiconductor manufacturers.
United States
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The highly specialized machines and design software used to create advanced chips in the first place. Without these tools, no chip maker in the world — including the ones building NVIDIA's chips — could produce anything.
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Current relationships (3)
Source: 2026-03-19 · reviewed 2026-09-20
Evidence: Primary-source statement · Active, currently recognized supplier relationship
Limits: Confirms an active, recognized supply relationship focused on sustainability performance; does not disclose contract value, equipment volumes, or which specific Intel fabs or nodes are involved.
Intel Announces 2026 EPIC Supplier Award Recipients ↗Source: 2025-12-08 · reviewed 2026-09-20
Evidence: Primary-source statement · Active, currently recognized supplier relationship
Limits: Confirms an active, recognized equipment-supply relationship; does not disclose contract value, equipment volumes, or which specific Micron fabs or nodes the equipment serves.
Lam Research Wins 2025 Micron Outstanding Front End Equipment Supplier Award ↗Source: 2022-06-14 · reviewed 2026-09-22
Evidence: Primary-source statement · Reported operating
Limits: Describes tool selection for two process steps as of the 2022 announcement; does not establish current production volumes or exclusivity with Lam Research.
Lam Research Teams Up with SK hynix to Enhance DRAM Production Cost Efficiency with Breakthrough Dry Resist EUV Technology ↗Dated or announced (1)
Source: 2024-12-02 · reviewed 2026-09-17
Evidence: Primary-source statement · Supplier relationship documented
Limits: Supports a supplier relationship in 2024, not current contract terms, spend, exclusivity or dependency.
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